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Dr. Gregory Eckholdt, MD

Dr. Gregory Eckholdt, MD

General Surgery*
(985) 273-5027

Dr. Gregory Eckholdt, MD is a general surgeon in Covington, LA. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)
(985) 273-5027
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1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

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Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
(985) 273-5027
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1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

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Ochsner Health Center - Covington

Ochsner Health Center - Covington1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Eckholdt is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Eckholdt specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery & Vascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Eckholdt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eckholdt

4.3
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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5 vessel bypass
At the recommendation of my cardiologist, I was referred to Dr. Eckholdt for my five vessel bypass graft. He was attentive, comprehensive, meticulous, and extremely competent in my procedure and I am enjoying some of the best health of my life at 69. I strongly recommend this gifted doctor for anyone who is facing heart surgery. My surgery was in 2021 and my recovery was 110%.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laurence R. – Feb 18, 2023
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EXTREMELY RUDE
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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ASHLEY – Jun 09, 2022
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My family member had a aortic tear with other complications with a 5% survival rate. Dr. Eckholdt did the emergency surgery. It was very successful and the family member had a complete recovery. Dr. Eckholdt besides being an excellent surgeon seems compassionate and caring.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Vicki Crawford in Ponchatoula, LA – Jun 20, 2017
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Very brief encounter....poor explanation of my condition.....did not go over test results....seemed disinterested.....said " call if your condition bothers you" which I feel is equivalent to " take two aspirins & call me in the morning" Not so hot !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Covington, LA – Mar 24, 2017
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Through the Grace of God and Dr. Eckholdt performing emergency heart surgery on my daughter back in 2003 while she was a junior in high school and was involved in a horrible car accident in which she sustained several life threatening injuries, she pulled through and totally recovered. This life changing experience is what led her to become an RN. Our family will forever be grateful to him and the almighty father for her second chance at life. He was the most honest and caring Dr. I had ever met
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gaynell Zulli in Diamondhead, MS – Aug 19, 2016
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About Me

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care philosophy

As a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon I strive to provide the best care possible to each and every patient I see. My staff and I are available to the patient and their families every step of the way.  We know how scary this territory can...read more

biography

Dr. Eckholdt earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner before completing fellowships in vascular and cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Eckholdt...read more

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor College Of Medicine - Houston, Tx (vascular & Cardiothoracic General Surgery)

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, La

    Residency Hospital

  • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, La

    Internship Hospital

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
American Board of Surgery®
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Vascular Surgery
†Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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