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Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD

Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jacob Dowden, MD is a general surgeon in Luling, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 5 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 2220 Luling, LA 70070

Make an Appointment

(866) 624-7637

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dowden is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dowden specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Dowden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowden

5.0

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Betsy – Nov 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Lucy Fonseca – Jun 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lisa Parrish in Chickamauga, GA – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Amber in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga – Dec 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dowden specializes in hepatopancreatobiliary, robotic hepatobiliary surgery and general surgeries.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1057 Paul Maillard Rd Ste 2220 Luling, LA 70070
1

Practice

Ochsner Health Center-Kenner200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 210 Kenner, LA 70065
2

Practice

Life Care Hospital of New Orleans Kenner Regional180 W Esplanade Ave Kenner, LA 70065
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave
    Kenner, LA 70065
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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