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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. White, Trauma Surgeon in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Leon White is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, TN. Dr. White is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. White’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. White’s office at (216) 778-4979.
What languages does Dr. White speak?
Dr. White and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. White typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. White 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. White. 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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. White typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Leon White may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. White's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. White accept my insurance?
Dr. White accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-4979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. White accept in Jackson, TN?
Dr. White in Jackson, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. White's office located?
What is Dr. White's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. White's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326432212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. White?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. White
What is Dr. Leon White's specialty?
Dr. White is a Trauma Surgeon near Jackson, TN.
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 this Dr. Leon White affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. White is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leon White accepting new patients in Jackson, TN?
Yes, Dr. Leon White is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon White offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. White's office at (216) 778-4979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon White?
Please contact Dr. White's office at (216) 778-4979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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