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Shoichiro A. Tanaka, MD

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana

Board-certified Financing

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  • Board-certified plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery — the recognized standard for a tummy tuck. Verify with the ABPS →
  • Financing payment plans / medical financing (e.g. CareCredit) offered — ask what monthly options they accept
  • Phone (504) 842-3950
  • Website ochsner.org — book a consultation and see their before/after galleries

About this practice

Features patients and the practice mention for Shoichiro A. Tanaka, MD — a quick read on what to expect before your consultation.

These features are compiled from reviews and the practice's own info — they describe what patients report, not a formal guarantee. Confirm anything that matters to you (accreditation, financing terms, who performs the surgery) with the practice, and always verify board certification with the ABPS.

What patients say again and again

Patient-reported opinions from public reviews, not endorsements or medical claims — the themes that recur across 32 Google reviews.

💗 attentive bedside manner 6 mentions

“He is so kind and patient spends a lot of time with you He explains everything ,answers all your questions and his staff is wonderful”

caring, professional staff 3 mentions

“He is so kind and patient spends a lot of time with you He explains everything ,answers all your questions and his staff is wonderful”

From the reviews

I recently had an appointment with Dr. Tanaka. The staff was professional and welcoming from the moment I arrived. Dr. Tanaka took the time to listen to my concerns, explained everything clearly, and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. The appointment started on time, and I didn't feel rushed at any point.

★★★★★ — Christina, Jul 2025

I just had an appointment with Dr. Tanaka as a new patient he took the time to listen to my concerns and also got right to what would happen and how would surgery go. His team is great and so was he.

★★★★★ — Jashanda, Dec 2025

Dr. Tanaka is very competent and talented surgeon. He researched my case thoroughly and came up with a plan for the best outcome, given the lack of elasticity of my skin from radiation. I am confident that my results will be outstanding! Everyone in the office is just as kind and caring as Dr. Tanaka is!

★★★★★ — Laurie, Dec 2025

Dr. Tanaka was very thorough. He really listened to me and answered all of my questions. I’m very nervous about the surgery, as I’m sure most of us would be, but I know I’m in good hands and I am very hopeful for a speedy recovery.

★★★★★ — Elaine, Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews — patient opinions, not endorsements or clinical claims. Read all 32 reviews →

Researching a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.

Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.

Where to find Shoichiro A. Tanaka, MD

1514 Jefferson Hwy Ste. 400, New Orleans, LA70121

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