Biography

Dr. Guarisco specializes in pediatric otolaryngology at Ochsner Health. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and earned his medical degree in 1979 from Tulane University School of Medicine. In 1982, he completed his residency in Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine, and, in 1986, he completed an Otolaryngology residency at the same institution. Dr. Guarisco is certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1987. Dr. Guarisco's special medical interests are evaluating and treating pediatric patients with chronic ear problems, disorders of the tonsils and adenoids, breathing and airway problems and masses and birth abnormalities of the face and neck. In his spare time he enjoys being a devoted husband and father of four children. He serves a leadership role in several civic associations and enjoys coaching little league sports.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Otolaryngology

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Pediatrics

Maricopa Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery

Maricopa Medical Center
Field of Study: General surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME

Maricopa Medical Center

Fellowship

Children`s Hospital National Medical Ctr
Field of Study: Pediatric Otolaryngology

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

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September 2024

Dr. Guarisco was very informative. Great disposition and bedside manner with the kids. Great the interactions with Dr G and his staff! We love Ochsner ENT!

September 2024

Excellent

August 2024

Very direct.

August 2024

Everything was exceptional.