Woman's Hospital Adds Three General Surgeons

April 01, 2021

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Woman’s Hospital has added three general surgeons to its campus. Drs. James Williams, Stephen Manale, and William Kimbrough, III, join Dr. Alec Hirsch to provide the most advanced, minimally invasive surgical technology at Woman’s Hospital.

Woman’s is known for being Baton Rouge’s leader in female health and obstetrical services, and also is a preferred choice by many women and men for a variety of surgical procedures. With safety and quality more top-of-mind, Woman’s provides an ideal environment for care as a specialty hospital known for delivering exceptional experiences.

“Woman’s is nationally recognized for both our surgical care and patient experience, and coupled with the advanced technology we provide, makes the hospital a top choice for surgery for both men and women,” said Barbara Griffith, MD, president & CEO of Woman’s Hospital. “And with three new surgeons on our staff we are able to perform more procedures and help more patients improve their quality of life.”

Common surgeries offered at Woman’s Hospital for both men and women include:

  • Appendectomy
  • Gallbladder removal
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Surgical treatment for acid reflux
  • Hernia repair
  • Breast surgery
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Urologic surgery for incontinence, kidney stones, polyps and tumors

These are in addition to breast and gynecologic cancer surgeries and weight loss surgery options for women. 

Visit womans.org/surgery to find a full list of surgeries offered at Woman’s. Patients can complete a Surgery Information Request Form to be contacted directly by a surgery coordinator, who can work with insurance providers on coverage.