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Walter L. Bringaze, III

Walter L. Bringaze, III, MD

4.831 ratings, 1 review

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 225-490-7224

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Walter L. Bringaze, III

About The Provider

Dr. Walter Bringaze III received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and then completed his cardiothoracic Fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Bringaze is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA). Dr. Bringaze is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.

Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 8001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Jackson Memoral Hospital Miami Florida, Thoracic Surgery, 1990
  • Residency: Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center, General Surgery, 1988
  • Fellowship: Ochsner Clinic - GME Program, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1987
  • Internship: Louisiana State University Medical College Campus, General Surgery, 1986
  • Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2019

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • People's Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • TriWest
  • UHC Community
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Woman's Hospital
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

31 ratings, 1 review

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Provider showed concern
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Provider discussed treatment options
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    My first visit was excellent services