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Dr. John Bolton, MD

Oncology* Age 73
Dr. John Bolton, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. John Bolton, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. John Bolton, MD
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Dr. John Bolton, MD

Oncology* Age 73
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Bolton, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. John Bolton, MD is an Oncology Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Lsu Medical Center/Charity Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Bolton has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bolton received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bolton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peritoneal Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Bile Duct Procedure
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Abdominal Disorders
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Ascites
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cancer
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chordoma
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Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Cancer
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Eye Cancer
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Cancer Screening
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Liver Biopsy
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Oral Cancer Screening
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Renal Transplant
Skin Screenings
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare
  • Veteran Health Services
  • Benefit Program
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Office
    901 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
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Apr 15, 2024
Prior Esophagectomy due to cancer, 10/17, and currently no issues 6 yrs later. Very good at explaining the surgery & possible implications & follow up..
Ben — Apr 15, 2024
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Specialties*
Oncology
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Lahey Clinic
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Medical Center/Charity Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Bolton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bolton's profile.

Dr. Bolton frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Bolton, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Bolton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA