Dr. Sharven Taghavi, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Taghavi, Trauma Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?

Dr. Sharven Taghavi, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taghavi is fluent in English and Farsi/Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taghavi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taghavi’s office.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Taghavi?

Dr. Sharven Taghavi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Taghavi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Taghavi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

What languages does Dr. Taghavi speak?

Dr. Taghavi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Farsi/Persian

What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Taghavi typically treat?

As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Taghavi diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Taghavi. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Acute pain from injury
Pain
Traumatic pain
Injury pain
Sudden pain from trauma

ICD-10 Codes:

G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

Also known as:

Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
Stomach surgery aftercare
Bowel surgery recovery

ICD-10 Codes:

Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Taghavi typically perform?

As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sharven Taghavi may include:

Please contact Dr. Taghavi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Taghavi accept my insurance?

Dr. Taghavi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Taghavi accept in New Orleans, LA?

Dr. Taghavi in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Taghavi's office located?

Dr. Sharven Taghavi's Primary Practice

1415 Tulane Ave

New Orleans, LA 70112

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Dr. Sharven Taghavi's Practice 2

2000 Canal St Fl 5

New Orleans, LA 70112

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Dr. Sharven Taghavi's Practice 3

4200 Houma Blvd

Metairie, LA 70006

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What hospitals are Dr. Taghavi affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Taghavi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA

What is Dr. Taghavi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Taghavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326209511.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taghavi?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taghavi

What is Dr. Sharven Taghavi's specialty?

Dr. Taghavi is a Trauma Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.

What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

Is Dr. Sharven Taghavi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Taghavi is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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