Dorothy A. Lewis, MD,FACS
- Employed by North Oaks Health System
- Primary Specialty: Surgery
Philosophy of Care
"I really take pride in, and am often humbled by, the feeling of having bettered someone's life. Helping people is what I live for and I'm very thankful for the the chance to do so."
Dr. Lewis specializes in the diagnosis and surgical intervention of complex conditions and has extensive experience with laparoscopic surgical procedures, including, but not limited to: splenectomy, gall bladder removal, hernia repair and colon resections for both non-cancerous and cancerous tumors. She also is skilled in thyroidectomy, as well as breast cancer-related procedures.
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Internship
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Fellowship/Critical Care
University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI