Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Covington, LA

Biography: Dr. Surendra Purohit, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 83 years old and has been practicing for 57 years. Dr. Surendra Purohit, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: It all begins with listening, observing and learning. Taking the time to truly understand our patients' needs is at the core of our caring philosophy. It is the reason that we are referred to so often by other physicians, patients and colleagues. Our primary goal is to help our patients feel better quickly with the best and most advanced treatment. We use the latest techniques to diagnose and then recommend a treatment plan best suited to help the individual patient achieve their goal.

Biography: Dr. Christopher was raised in New Roads, Louisiana. He graduated from The University of the South, Sewanee in 1993 and graduated from Louisiana State University Health Center in Shreveport in 1997. Upon completion of his General Surgery residency, he joined the military and served in the United States Navy from 2004 until 2010. During that time he served on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and served on the USNS Comfort in Haiti after the earthquake in 2010.He has been practicing on the Northshore since 2010.

Biography: Mark Jones MD is a native of the Covington area who returned home in September 2014 as a surgeon, focusing on disorders of the endocrine system and gastrointestinal tract. He received his bachelor's degree in microbiology from Louisiana State University in 1997 and earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2009. He completed his residency at the Greenville Health System in Greenville, S.C., in 2014. ``I'm very fortunate to be able to return to my hometown to provide world-class care and surgeries, in addition to continuing to make our community a healthy one`` Dr. Jones said. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. He enjoys spending time in the Louisiana outdoors with his wife and three children.

Biography: Dr. Jacob Daigle was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate education and completed his medical degree at Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport, LA. He completed his general surgery residency in Austin, Texas where he was given the Award for Exemplary Service and Excellence in patient care and served as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Daigle joined Northlake Surgical Associates in 2017 and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Louisiana State Medical Society.

Biography: Dr. Angela Buonagura, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Angela Buonagura, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: As a trauma surgeon, I usually meet patients for the first time following an accident or injury. It's very important to spend time with them and make sure patients have a clear understanding of the injury and treatment options. I always respect their wishes along the way.

Care Philosophy: As physician and patient, we work together to accomplish a desired goal. My role is to provide accurate information about the condition or diagnosis including treatment options that may or may not involve surgical intervention. The patient's role is to own their success by committing to a course of treatment and giving it their all to achieve rehabilitation of their limb. Together, we are a team with one goal in mind, and that is returning my patient to the way of life that was interrupted by accident, incident or condition.

Biography: Dr. Osarumen Okunbor, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Osarumen Okunbor, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

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 be to navigate. I hold multiple board certifications and believe in staying current on the latest technologies. This allows me to offer the most innovative care possible. I have an interest in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery and Endografts for Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneursyms.

Biography: Dr. W. Grayson Terral was born and raised in Covington, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate education and completed his medical degree at Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport, LA. Completing his general surgery residency at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, and then went on to complete his fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. While not at the hospital, he enjoys spending time with family, hunting and cheering on the Tigers.