Dr. Dr. James W. Christopher, MD, FACS
Surgeon
7015 Hwy 190 East Service Road 102 Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. James W. Christopher is a general surgeon practicing in Covington, LA. He completed his surgical training at LSUMC in Shreveport, then served in the US Navy, both stateside and overseas, for six years before returning to Louisiana in 2010. Dr. Christopher specializes in surgical management of the gastrointestinal organs, liver/gallbladder/pancreas, spleen, hernia and abdominal wall, endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands), skin and soft tissue disorders, including benign and malignant breast disorders. He has an interest in minimally invasive surgery, including both laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
Education and Training
LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport MD 1997
The University of the South BS 1993
Louisana State Universitity MD 1997
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
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Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. James W. Christopher, who serves patients in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Well-versed in the field of general surgery, Dr. Christopher is a highly skilled and dedicated surgeon. His extensive expertise spans a wide range of surgical interventions, showcasing a commitment to providing holistic and specialized care to his patients.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1997. Prior to his medical degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of the South in 1993, further solidifying his academic foundation.
Dedicated to clinical excellence, Dr. Christopher is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
As a testament to his professional standing, he is a proud member of the American College of Surgeons, an esteemed organization that recognizes excellence and expertise in the field of surgery.
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall neoplasms, gallbladder disease, gastric and pancreatic disease. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.
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