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Dr. James Christopher, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (33)
Map Pin Small Mandeville, LA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Christopher, MD

Dr. James Christopher, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Mandeville, LA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from LA STATE UNIV SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT|Louisiana State University Health Sciences in Shreveport and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Dr. Christopher works at James W. Christopher, M.D., LLC in Mandeville, LA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    James W. Christopher, M.D., LLC
    233 Saint Ann Dr Ste 3, Mandeville, LA 70471 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 635-0074
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

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    About Dr. James Christopher, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1154301869
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LA STATE UNIV SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT|Louisiana State University Health Sciences in Shreveport
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Christopher works at James W. Christopher, M.D., LLC in Mandeville, LA. View the full address on Dr. Christopher’s profile.

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