Susan H. Gunn, MD

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Susan H. Gunn, MD
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  • English
Specialties
Gender
Female
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Susan H. Gunn, MD

Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Susan Gunn specializes in thoracic oncology at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a native New Orleanian and is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary and critical care fellowship training at Louisiana State Health Sciences Center. She has also completed additional training in advanced bronchoscopy at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Gunn has a special interest in thoracic oncology. She serves as the system medical director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program, identifying patients who are at risk for lung cancer and encouraging early screening. She performs many of the diagnostic and staging procedures using endobronchial ultrasound and navigation bronchoscopies using a robotic platform. Dr. Gunn is a member of the thoracic oncology multi-disciplinary team at Ochsner.

Accepted Insurance

Insurance participation is subject to change. Some clinicians involved in your care may be out-of-network even when the facility is in-network. If you're unsure about your coverage, we recommend contacting your insurance plan before scheduling care. Learn More

Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Molina
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississippi
Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family Marketplace Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: Medical school
Year Completed: 2003

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 2006

Fellowship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Pulmonary & Critical Care
Year Completed: 2009

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary/Critical Care

Featured Media

Video Thumbnail: Diagnosing Lung Cancer: A Day in the Life of Dr. Susan Gunn Play Arrow Diagnosing Lung Cancer: A Day in the Life of Dr. Susan Gunn
Video Thumbnail: Innovative Lung Cancer Surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center Saves 2 Sisters Play Arrow Innovative Lung Cancer Surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center Saves 2 Sisters

Featured Blogs

2024 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: Top Facts You Should Know Play Arrow 2024 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: Top Facts You Should Know
Should You Have a Yearly Lung Cancer Screening? Should You Have a Yearly Lung Cancer Screening?

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