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Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD

Accepting New Patients

(James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD)

(34 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2003)

1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121

(504) 842-2701

Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD is a general surgeon in New Orleans, LA specializing in general surgery and bariatric surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and Ochsner Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121

doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
weight management	11

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	73
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
weight management	11

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	112

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	158

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	154
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	10
minimally invasive procedures	10
weight management	10

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

doctor visit	158

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	105

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	163

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD treated as a general surgeon in New Orleans, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	10
weight management	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	79
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at University of Missouri Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of Missouri Hospital (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Orleans, LA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James B. Wooldridge Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,242 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,242
Davol Inc.	$2,609 PHASIX $1,325	SURGICAL $985	DAV-BARD 3DMax $127	Phasix Mesh $54	DAV-Phasix $39	Other $79
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,018 Biliary Devices $900	GENERAL HEMOSTASIS $118
Medtronic, Inc.	$898 LigaSure $443	Signia $26	$428
Ethicon US, LLC	$743 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $263	HARMONIC Product Family $211	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $123	Synthetics $116	Endoscopy: Endocutters $31
Other	$1,221 Orbera $705	Endo GIA $121	FLOSEAL $86	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $85	Phasix Mesh $53	Other $170

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,400
Travel and Lodging	$4,378
Food and Beverage	$3,954

Biography

Dr. James Wooldridge specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and practices in New Orleans, LA. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Wooldridge's residency was performed at the University of Missouri Health System. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Ochsner Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New Orleans, LA.