Improving the quality of life for every patient

Specializing in Surgical Treatment of all aspects of General Surgery

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Southern Surgical Specialist is moving:

From: 1200 Avenue G. Marrero, LA 70072
To: 1151 Barataria BLVD Suite 4100 Marrero, LA 70072
Date: 6/13/2022

Highest Quality Medical Care

General Surgery

Hernia Surgery

Breast Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Thyroid Surgery

Varicose Vein

Welcome

to Southern Surgical Specialists

Individual Care with Patient Focused Services

At Southern Surgical Specialists we want you and your family to be members of our family so that you can be comfortable when talking with our providers and staff. We cherish your trust and will make every possible attempt to provide you with the highest quality medical care in a comfortable family environment.

Southern Surgical Specialists is located in Marrero, Louisiana. Our surgeons provide the best specialized surgical care in the New Orleans metropolitan area. All of our surgeons exceed credentialing criteria and have 13 to 40 years of experience in private practice. In addition to performing general surgery, our surgeons subspecialize in areas including colorectal, thyroid, hernia, breast, laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric surgery and oncologic surgery. The surgeons at Southern Surgical Specialists are among the leaders of robotic surgery in Louisiana. Specializing in the da Vinci robot our surgeons are qualified robotic instructors who teach other surgeons how use the da Vinci robot for minimally invasive procedures. Southern Surgical also specializes in hernia repair and are Louisiana’s leading doctors in the field of hernia repair surgery.

Southern Vein and Laser Institute

At Southern Vein & Laser Institute, patients will find a comfortable varicose veins treatment center to receive the latest varicose and spider vein treatment options currently available.

Southern Vein & Laser Institute

Meet

Charles W. Thomas, MD

Experience and Dedication

Dr. Thomas was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas went on to do his residency in general surgery in New Orleans and became board certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1999.

After completing his residency he began working as a general surgeon and has been working with Dr. Divincenti at Southern Surgical Specialists since 2000.

Dr. Thomas is currently a member in good standing with the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Board of Surgery, and the Louisiana State Medical Society. He has hospital affiliations with West Jefferson Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center West Bank campus. He is a certified proctor for the DaVinci Robotic System and practices at West Jefferson Medical Center.

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Robert D. Cummiskey III, MD

Experience and Dedication

Dr. Cummiskey was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He went on to do his general surgery residency in New Orleans where he was appointed Chief resident for his final year. Dr. Cummiskey became board certified by the American Board of Surgery in 2000.

After completing his residency he joined a private practice as a general surgeon and later joined Southern Surgical Specialists in 2006. Dr. Cummiskey is a member in good standing with the American College of Surgeons, American Board of Surgery, and the Louisiana State Medical Society. He is a certified proctor for the daVinci robotic system and is the father of one daughter.

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William Steinhardt, MD

Experience and Dedication

Dr. William Steinhardt was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received a Bachelors in Sciences from Louisiana State University before returning to New Orleans to obtain his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center. After his medical education, he completed a General Surgery Residency with Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. He then he furthered his training with a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. During his Fellowship he pursued his interest in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery with emphasis on colon, and stomach surgery.

Upon returning to New Orleans he joined Southern Surgical Specialists in 2018. Dr. Steinhardt is board certified by the American College of Surgeons, and is a member in good standing with Louisiana State Board Medical Society. He has hospital affiliations with West Jefferson Medical Center, and Ochsner Medical Center- Westbank Campus.

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Frank Divincenti, MD

Experience and Dedication

Dr. Frank Divincenti was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. Divincenti went on to do his residency in general surgery in New Orleans and became board certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1968.

After completing his residency he went on to complete a clinical fellowship and an advanced clinical fellowship. Dr. Divincenti was also a Major in the Army Medical Corp and won an Army Commendation Medal for his service.

Dr. Divincenti has served on the board of directors for the West Jefferson Medical center for over 20 years. He has also held multiple executive positions with the Surgical Association of Louisiana, New Orleans Surgical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, and the Jefferson Parish Medical Society.

Dr. DiVincenti has been with Southern Surgical Specialists since 1970. In addition to his private practice, he also is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the L.S.U. Medical center. He is the father of five daughters and one son and is the grandfather of twelve grandchildren.

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Sarah Baker, MD

Experience and Dedication

Dr. Baker was born in Covington, Louisiana. She completed her medical education at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport followed by general surgery residency at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. She subsequently completed post-graduate fellowships in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care followed by a Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship.

Dr. Baker is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in both general surgery and surgical critical care. She specializes in colon and rectal surgery, minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, open and anorectal surgical procedures.

Dr. Baker believes in an individualized, collaborative approach to healthcare that empowers patients by educating them and involving them in the decision-making process so that they can follow the path that is right for them.

The team at Southern Surgical Specialist treated me like family, the care was excellent.
When I needed emergency surgery, this was the group that was called, my family and I felt at ease, very professional. THANK YOU!!

When seeking a General Surgeon for my mother we chose Southern Surgical, very glad we did!! Exceeded all expectations.