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Dr. Hargroder is a bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and has successfully performed over 700 laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass operations. He is the most experienced surgeon specializing in surgical weight loss methods in the area.
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified General Surgeon
Board Certified Surgical Critical Care
EDUCATION
University of Southwest Louisiana 1975-1979
University of New Orleans 1980
Louisiana State University Medical Center- M.D. 1985
RESIDENCY
Internship 1985-1986
Residency, LSU Department of Surgery, 1986-1990
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Bariatric Surgery
American Burn Association
AWARDS
LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding First Year Resident
LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding Fourth Year Resident
LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding Fifth Year Resident
Jarrel Traveling Fellowship Award
MANUSCRIPTS
Hargroder, A. G., Chappuis, C. W., Cohn, Jr., 1. "The Management of Portal Vein Injuries."
Hargroder, A. G., Beazley, R. M., Cohn, Jr., 1. "Charity Hospital Experience with Ductal Pancreatic Carcinoma."
POSITIONS
Medical Director Baton Rouge General Burn Center since 1991
General Information
Memberships
Clinical Experience
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Planned
Start
Date |
Surgeries Performed To Date |
Avg. Currently Done
Per Week |
Years Experience
With This Type |
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times |
Total
Surgeries |
Lap-to-Open
Conversion |
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) |
Avg. Hospital Stay (days) |
| Roux-en-Y (RNY) |
| Lap |
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631 |
3 |
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| LAP-BAND® (LAP) |
| Lap (Lap Band) |
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8 |
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| Revisions |
| Open |
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3 |
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Education and Training
| Medical School: |
LSU Medical Center – New Orleans, LA (graduated 1985) |
| Residency: |
LSU Dept of Surgery – New Orleans, LA (finished 1990) |
| Fellowship: |
Burns Surgical Critical Care – US Army of Surgical Research (finished 1991) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Proctored by Dr. Drake Bellanger |
| Date: | |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check
information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are
relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Accurate as of: 6/3/03 (Verified – 6/3/03)
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Licensee Name: Andrew G. Hargroder
License Status: Active
License Number: 018223
License Type: MD
Address: 59355 Riverwest Dr, Suite E
City, State, Zip: Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764
Education: University of Southwest Louisiana 1975-1979
University of New Orleans 1980
New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana State University Medical Center- M.D. 1985
New Orleans, Louisiana (Verified. Spoke to Bobbi
on 5/18/02.)
Residency: Louisiana State University Department of Surgery, 1986-1990
New Orleans, Louisiana (Verified. Spoke to Ledet on
on 5/18/02.)
Fellowship: Burns and Surgical Critical Care
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:
. LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding First Year Resident
. LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding Fourth Year Resident
. LSU Dept of Surgery - Outstanding Fifth Year Resident
. Jarrel Traveling Fellowship Award
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ASBS Member
(Verified – 6/3/03)
ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Gayle H., on 6/3/03.)
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