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Michael Cook, MD, General Surgery, New Orleans, LA

Michael Watson Cook MD

General Surgery•New Orleans, LA

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • 2025 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112

  • Phone+1 504-412-1517

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Summary

  • Michael Cook, MD, is a general surgeon based in New Orleans, LA, with subspecialties in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive surgery. He completed a fellowship in Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery at Emory University after his residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. Since 2018, he has served at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans where he is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery. Dr. Cook has published research focusing on topics such as bariatric surgery and obesity-related issues in reputable journals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2004 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2007 - 2011
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2005
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Weight Loss Surgery Clinic Targeting Obesity Battle Opens at UMC
    New Weight Loss Surgery Clinic Targeting Obesity Battle Opens at UMCSeptember 27th, 2024
  • New Law Covers Weight Loss Surgery for up to a Million People in Louisiana
    New Law Covers Weight Loss Surgery for up to a Million People in LouisianaJuly 1st, 2024
  • Louisiana Obesity Society Holds Inaugural Conference in New Orleans
    Louisiana Obesity Society Holds Inaugural Conference in New OrleansAugust 14th, 2023

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