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Michael Carpenter, MD, General Surgery, Covington, LA, St. Tammany Health System

MichaelWCarpenterMD

General Surgery Covington, LA

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Physician

Overview of Dr. Carpenter

Dr. Michael Carpenter is a general surgeon in Covington, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Tammany Health System and Riverside Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has been in practice 28 years. Dr. Carpenter accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 6 doctors at Riverside Medical Center and one of 15 doctors at St. Tammany Health System who specialize in General Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem HealthKeepers HMO/POS
    Anthem KeyCare PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment