Dr. George Golightly
Dr. George Golightly
Last updated: Jan 12, 2015

Dr. George Golightly

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 26 years
  • Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • Graduation year: 1995
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1427080985

Dr. George Golightly MD

Surgeon

He is located at 9001 Summa Avenue in Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Diverticulosis, Heart Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema, Sebaceous Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427080985. Appointment can be made via the phone number (225) 761-5200. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/george-therapondos. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. George Golightly, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. George Golightly.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. George Golightly

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. George Golightly as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible PPO · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. George Golightly is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. George Golightly is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Bills through: Ochsner Clinic Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Davol $232
Ethicon Us $99
Pacira Pharmaceuticals $59

Other

Food and Beverage $429

Studies

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS

Graduated in 1995

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/george-therapondos

Affiliated practices

Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi
303 Marion Avenue
McComb, 39648 MS
(601) 249-1350
Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge
850 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, 70005 LA
(504) 842-4349

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, 70121 LA
(504) 842-3000
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, 70816 LA
(225) 752-2470

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. George Golightly treat?

Dr. George Golightly provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Diverticulosis, Heart Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema, Sebaceous Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. George Golightly affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. George Golightly is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. George Golightly accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. George Golightly is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. George Golightly have affiliation with practices?

Dr. George Golightly is affiliated with Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. George Golightly?

Dr. George Golightly's office is located at 9001 Summa Avenue in Baton Rouge, LA 70809.