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Baton Rouge General - Ascension
 

14105 Highway 73 - Prairieville, LA 70769

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8585 Picardy Avenue - Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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3600 Florida Boulevard - Baton Rouge, LA 70806

John Tabor, MD

John Tabor, MD

General Surgery, Robotic Assisted Surgery, Surgical Oncology

BRG Select Provider

Baton Rouge General Physicians

Locations

Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics of Louisiana

8585 Picardy Avenue, Suite 318
Entrance 2
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics of Louisiana

About Me

John J. Tabor, MD, earned his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He then completed a Fellowship in Advanced GI & Minimally Invasive Surgery with a focus on robotic surgery via the da Vinci Surgical System. He is Board Certified in general surgery. Dr. Tabor is the first surgeon in Louisiana, as well as one of very few in the country, to perform the robotic Whipple procedure for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. He has a special interest in surgery for the treatment of pancreatic, esophageal, stomach, colon, rectal and adrenal cancer as well as the treatment of benign conditions such as severe gastroesophageal reflux disease and ventral, incisional, and inguinal hernias. A leader in the field of robotic surgery, Dr. Tabor trains other surgeons across the state and country on robotic-assisted procedures. Intuitive Surgical, the creators of the da Vinci surgical system, host robust educational programs for surgeons, providing them with a progressive, surgeon-led series featuring clinical application and advanced techniques. Dr. Tabor travels throughout the country to train surgeons at Intuitive’s main training centers, including Memorial Hermann’s Surgical Innovation and Robotics Institute.

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Education

Medical School:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Internship:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Residency:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center , General Surgery

Fellowship:
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center , Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Board Certifications

General Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(1352 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

200 Reviews

11/10/2025

Everyone was so nice.

11/03/2025

So for o have noting to say negating ! Actually I my situation ! But but me in and taking care of what a need to do I as fast as possibly can be to take care of my sikckndss ! I can't say nothing but a I appreciate what yall have done and doing for me in short notice

11/03/2025

Dr. Tabor was friendly, yet professional. His staff did a good job as well.

11/03/2025

My provider paid attention to all of my answers to his questions. He also answered my question with good information. His staff were all very helpful and courteous. I'm looking forward to future discussions to make the right decisions about my care going forward.

10/30/2025

Dr Tabor and his staff were very efficient and thorough. They were very friendly and attentive towards me as an individual. I would highly recommend them!

10/30/2025

The desk staff was nice and also the Dr.and nurse

10/23/2025

Some difficulty with clarification on orders for test prior to surgery

10/20/2025

Very nervous about the surgery but thankful that the problem was found before it became cancer

10/20/2025

The best surgeon ever and love his staff. Wonderful clinic and excellent personnel

10/20/2025

Dr. John Tabor and his team are very nice people. Had a conversation about my health issues and future recommendations.

10/16/2025

My personal needs were given special consideration and my surgery was scheduled for the next morning. I am so appreciate oh that.

10/08/2025

Very caring.

10/06/2025

President Key. I got that.

09/19/2025

I want to continue being taken cared of with Baton Rouge General .

09/18/2025

Perfect experience Thanks so much

09/15/2025

Empathetic and Professional!

09/15/2025

Always a pleasure seeing the staff

09/08/2025

Being timely and respectful of another's time is very important. This group did very well and that's important to me.

09/04/2025

Wonderful Dr and awesome hospital. Can't ask for better, because there are none that can beat either one.

08/25/2025

Everything went well. Only issue was having to wait so long in the room, but I understand the Dr. has other patients and has to attend to their needs as well. Overall I would definitely recommend Dr. Tabor. Thank yall

08/25/2025

Everyone was very courteous and friendly. This was my first visit with the doctor and I felt comfortable speaking to him about my concerns.

08/11/2025

Was left in the office with no direction that we could leave. Would have stayed for nothing if I wouldn't have asked.

07/31/2025

Dr. Tabor and his staff are great. I would highly recommend him.

07/31/2025

I was impressed by the dr's knowledge and encouraged by what he said. I would have appreciated if he had sat down and spent a few more minutes with me. The PA was very helpful.

07/31/2025

they need to learn how to schedule patients. We had 9:15 am appointment, after 15 mins nurse brought us to a doctor waiting room. and more than 1 hour and half to wait for doctor to come in. Very bad service. Do not recommend

07/28/2025

Dr Tabor is very caring and concerned. He is very relaxed. Never rushes you. Listens to what health issues you are having. He will take that extra step. His nurse and staff are excellent. Very professional.

07/28/2025

Everything happened in a very professional manner.

07/24/2025

Great experience

07/21/2025

The admin desk helped me above and beyond. Even to the point of helping convert a photo to a PDF. Very nice staff across the board.

07/21/2025

Just a great experience from chemo to surgery. The Doctors and their staff are phenomenal.

07/21/2025

First appointment for my diagnosis. Feel very comfortable about surgery and expectations of it...

07/16/2025

Positive & encouraging meeting

07/17/2025

Thank you so much for working me in so fast! It means a lot to me! My mom had a stroke in March and is moving in with me in a month (she is bed bound). I need time to heal and they scheduled my consult and surgery ASAP so this can happen. The office, NP, MA, MD, scheduling, all great.

07/14/2025

Courteous and very professional.

07/03/2025

Dr. Tabor is very caring and he allow time for questions.

07/03/2025

Very great team!

06/30/2025

That was the best experience I've had in alot timr as for as a doctor's office they whole hroup were fabulous so glad i did not go to new orleans

06/09/2025

Everyone was very nice and informative Liked Dr Tabor and his response to my questions was very informative

06/16/2025

Wonderful doctors and nurses at B R General

06/12/2025

I was very impressed with all the staff and doctor.

06/05/2025

The staffs were very professional, friendly and welcoming. The doctor/nurse were very professional, listened ,they did not rushed to leave the room. The doctor also encouraged me to call his office if have any questions

06/05/2025

Had office visit and was definitely satisfied! First time at Batin Rouge General!

06/02/2025

I would return to this facility in a heartbeat without a doubt

05/28/2025

HEALTH IST WORTH MORE THAN WEALTH IN THIS TIME OF LIFE. THANK YOU BATON ROUGE GENERAL BLUEBONNET

05/19/2025

Great experience and I am confident that my pain will be resolved.

05/19/2025

The staff, the nurses, the person that cleaned the and The Doctors were all amazing. I watched caring people take care of my Husband and want to say "Thank You for being so kind "

05/19/2025

Everyone was very processional, kind and respectful

05/12/2025

Medical staff was very professional and willing to answer many questions about treatment optioins.

04/21/2025

Was very pleased with my first time there. Everyone was very nice and the Dr made me feel at ease with him and let me know that he was concerned about my condition.

04/14/2025

Great experience

04/07/2025

Excellent doctor!

04/07/2025

Excellent staff and love Dr Tabor

04/03/2025

Dr Tabor and his staff are superior in their field. They are thorough and knowledgeable about their patients' care. They are good kind people who inspire their patients to work with them toward recovery. I'm lucky to have them on my team.

03/27/2025

I am very glad to have Dr. Tabor as my doctor. I trust him completely and he is always patient and thorough!

03/27/2025

The time between seeing the nurse and ultimately the doctor was entirely too long. I waited in the examine room for 1 hr before seeing the doctor. This is entirely too long of a waiting period

03/11/2025

Everyone that was in my path for admission, attention from nurses, aids, housekeeping were great. Food was on time and when I called the nurses station they were attentive. Check out was a breeze. I have a big surgery next week and hope it goes as smooth as my last visit.

03/03/2025

1st visit there! New doctor. Was satisfied with the way he handled my case.

03/06/2025

Very professional

03/06/2025

Staff was very nice.

02/27/2025

This was the most positive visit we've had in a long time. I had good reports from a fried before I went for this meeting. Staff and doctor were amazing.

02/27/2025

Great experience

02/24/2025

They have a good staff. Very caring

02/24/2025

This was a great idea he done a fantastic job with me as I was told and the staff and supporting staff was amazing in the whole facility gave me direction and very helpful respectful I think this place is amazing

02/18/2025

I was treated with kindness and respect. Dr Tabor was awesome and confident. Told me what I needed to know and what needed to be done in my situation. I'm so glad that he is my surgeon. The supporting staff was awesome also . They are the best !

02/06/2025

Dr. Tabor was very involved in what he was doing with me and I had very high blood pressure and he immediately sent me to the hospital. So he was wonderful to deal with.

02/03/2025

This dr. has operated on me before. I could not ask for a better one. .

01/29/2025

All of the staff was very professional. I was very pleased with all of them, especially Dr. John Tabor in explaining my medical condition, and listening to my wife and I. So, good job by the staff, great job by the staff.

01/27/2025

This provider was very respectful, made me feel very confident that everything would be fine, that I am in great hands. And Baton Rouge General of Blue Bonnet is already a favorite hospital of mine. I've always been treated with excellence.

01/23/2025

This was my first visit. All went well.

01/16/2025

Felt comfortable with all aspects of my vistit

01/16/2025

Dr Tabor is an excellent surgeon. His staff were excellent as well. All were very knowledgeable as well as caring and compassionate.

01/02/2025

The experience was as it should be. Everybody was kind & courteous.

01/09/2025

Courteous, polite and very attentive. Professional and polite.

01/09/2025

A plus

12/26/2024

This office visit was quick and efficient I and out in no time. Great staff.

12/19/2024

Great experience

12/19/2024

Very pleased.

12/16/2024

All employees at this facility are very professional and helpful. Good location. Parking lot is too small.

12/12/2024

All Staff, nurses, and doctor were very helpful.

11/21/2024

The care provided by the entire team has been excellent. They have all shown they are knowledgeable and they are attentive to assure I get the best treatment.

11/14/2024

Very curtious and explained things to a "t". Looking forward to my procedures going as well as my first.

11/11/2024

I have known Dr Tabor for a long time He has been my Surgeon before and my first choice

11/04/2024

He was a bit rushed

10/28/2024

Rewarding! Thank you!

10/28/2024

Very professional and answered all questions

10/24/2024

I feel that improvement is needed in seeing the client timely. Clients are sometimes coming on their lunch breaks and a certain amount of time, and they have to get back to work, so I think it's important for them to not have a client sitting there for an hour before someone comes to see them.

10/24/2024

Well done. Everyone worked as a well knit team.

10/17/2024

I only saw him one time that day and I was very pleased with his mannerism and his attention to my problems and results. And I'm very pleased with him. Thank you. That's all.

10/17/2024

Everyone was very polite and professional

10/17/2024

Love Dr. Tabor . He is an asset to this clinic. He saved my life after taking over my case when another provider thought the weekend was. More important

10/07/2024

Everything was very expert and pleasant. We do it all over again.

10/03/2024

DOC WAS PATIENT AND CARING WITHIS OLD MAN. EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN RE MY CONDITIONS. WILL HAVE PROBLEM TRUSTING HIS ADVICES FOR MY CARE.

10/03/2024

I just had one visit but was very comfortable being there

09/25/2024

Very nice doctor, staff and building.

09/19/2024

I was amazed that I was able to get an appointment so soon with this Dr.

09/19/2024

Knows my condition and concerns.

09/19/2024

The only thing we had a problem with was the wait time. Appointment was at 9:30. I was there for 8:50am. We sat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Only to get a phone call to find out where I was. All along I was waiting in the waiting room. The front desk didn't tell them I was there. : (

09/16/2024

I am very satisfied and recommend to everyone

09/12/2024

Great professional

09/09/2024

Timely visit with all questions answered.

09/05/2024

Yes, I was really impressed with the office staff and the doctor was tremendous. He's a great doctor, I can tell.

09/05/2024

Dr Tabor and staff work well with you whether in the hospital or at his office. They answer your questions and listen to any concerns you may have with your treatment options and follow up.

09/05/2024

Great experience

09/05/2024

The visit was good, I had to wait fipor an hour in waiting room.

08/29/2024

The doctor showed interest in my problems and wants to help me. I am very impressed with him and his staff

08/19/2024

Very Good experience loved my provider very knowledgeable no complaints

08/19/2024

It was Great

08/15/2024

Dr. Tabor's office and the staff was very, very wonderful and I would recommend Dr. Tabor to anybody to go to him. He's very, very nice and very, very pleasant to go to.

08/05/2024

Dr Tabor was very professional and courteous and saw me before my scheduled date due to the pain I was having

08/08/2024

Dr Tabor and his staff are the best.

07/25/2024

Very glad I have Dr. Tabor treating me!

07/18/2024

I've been seeing Dr. Tabor for eight years. I've had surgery with him, hiatal hernia surgery. And then, recently my husband passed, with cancer, and I got an ulcer from, you know, the stress of him being so sick and ill. Had the ulcer a year and a half and Dr. Tabor's been taking care of me for it. We did two endoscopes, and... we're going to do another one again. So, he's very thorough, I'm very satisfied with Dr. Tabor. Very good doctor, very knowledgeable, very nice. Thank you. Bye.

07/18/2024

Dr Tabor, his nurse and assistant were all wonderful. Listened patiently to what my concerns were and spent enough time with me and I didn't feel rushed. So happy to find Dr Tabor as my Surgeon

06/27/2024

Outstanding complete office from the receptionist to the nurse to the doctor what highly recommend

06/27/2024

1st visit

06/20/2024

Hi, Dr. Tabor, he listens to you and he explains things very carefully and he makes sure that if you have any questions, he does his best to answer them. He is compassionate about what he does and he listens to you. He hears you. So I like that about him.

06/20/2024

My office visit with Dr. Tabor and his staff was very professional, knowledgeable and attentive. I have to have surgery. He and his staff explained everything to me in a manner I could understand. They answered all my questions. I was very pleased! Thanks Dr. Tabor and your medical staff team.

06/20/2024

Amazing group of doctors and nurses. We have recommended Dr. Tabor to several of our family and friends

06/20/2024

Calming Experience...

06/17/2024

Great customer service

06/10/2024

Appears to be overbooked, my appointment was for 9:30. Was asked to arrive at 9:15. Left without a scheduled surgery date at around 11:45.

06/10/2024

Very considerate, kind and genuinely interested in the patient

06/03/2024

Excellent care from everybody.

05/09/2024

I was really impressed with the staff and physician.

05/09/2024

Very concerned and caring staff. Listen and ask questions that help them answer the patients questions. Great listeners without interrupting.

05/06/2024

Just very friendly and accommodating. Excellent Care!!!

04/29/2024

It was a good experience and would certainly work with Dr Tabor again.

04/22/2024

Dr. Tabor was thorough and got to the real reason for my ongoing gastric issues and finally diagnosing my problem after having had my symptoms and attacks and many imaging and other invasive procedures performed but "passed on" as "stable" without helping me at all. Hopefully, my upcoming surgery with him will result in a successful resolution - at long last.

04/22/2024

Great

04/22/2024

Dr Tabor is caring, kind and listens. Staff are friendly, helpful and respectful.

04/18/2024

Everything was done well and Doctor, surgeon Tabor is a good surgeon. Thank you.

04/18/2024

It was great. No complaints.

04/04/2024

Very Good!

04/15/2024

I had a really great experience and appreciated everyone's knowledge and professionalism.

04/12/2024

Great care by the personal at this location.

04/08/2024

Abnormal wait time for this visit , one and a half hours.

03/21/2024

Dr. Tabor was very friendly and very helpful. He has a good personality and I really appreciated it.

03/21/2024

Dr. Tabor and his medical team (i.e. nursing staff and front office staff) always provided me with first-class patient care services. They are very caring and patient-oriented health caregivers. I am very fortunate to have Dr. Tabor and his team as my medical team although I have other options at the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, MN, John Hopkins at Baltimore, MD, and MD Anderson at Houston, TX. The manner in which he and his medical staff conducted themselves in my first visit at his office was outstanding and impressive. I made my decision within few minutes while visiting with him at his office to proceed with treating my medical condition I was struggling with since 2013. I will definitely recommending for my family and friends.

03/28/2024

The surgery went very good an painless, the recovery was the best that I've experienced. Dr Tabor an the hospital team were great. Thanks

03/21/2024

Awesome from every angle!!!

03/28/2024

Excellent service

03/28/2024

It's was a very pleasant atmosphere from start to finish

03/28/2024

Everything was fine. Everything was fine. No problem.

03/25/2024

Everyone was very nice and helpful.

03/28/2024

Dr Tabor is excellent. He listens and explains the process. Highly recommend.

03/18/2024

Very satisfied

03/18/2024

I am very appreciative for the excellent care tha I have been receiving before and after my surgery. Thank you!

03/14/2024

They are truly professional

03/07/2024

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

03/07/2024

1 1/2 hour wait felt very long to wait for Dr., but I really like this guy a lot of course I have my husband there who was driving me crazy and wanting to know why I was taking so long. Maybe I would've been calmer without him but it is what it is.

03/07/2024

I have always been treated professionally and with respect. Would recommend this providor and staff always.

02/22/2024

Satisfied with my Dr

02/22/2024

Dr. Tabor was excellent! He listened and answered all of our questions and concerns and never rushed us . Was very knowledgeable !

02/15/2024

Of the three (3) area hospitals, The BR General is by far (real far) the premier healthcare facility. The staff, the nurses, the doctors, the administrators are all top notch. I'm a retired business executive. I just love a well run organization.

02/12/2024

Dr. Tabor listened with patience while I shared my concerns about my situation. While explaining my problem he drew a picture that showed a rough version of what is going on. I liked that. Good bedside manner.

02/07/2024

I came to see Dr. Tabor for a second opinion (at the suggestion of my surgeon). I live about 3 hours away. Dr. Tabor had a full schedule, and yet he took almost an hour to discuss my case. That is quite an investment of time in a new patient.

01/31/2024

Everyone involved we all pleasant!! We satisfied

02/01/2024

Good fast response. I am very pleased with what they did.

01/25/2024

Thankyou

01/22/2024

Everyone were respectful, attentive and pleasant to work with

01/18/2024

Everyone was super nice and I feel well taken care of!

01/08/2024

Dr Tabor took a lot of time to listen to my questions and concerns and his kindness and thoughtful answers alleviated my worries and fears and I am now feeling confident and ready for my surgery with Dr. Tabor. Everyone I spoke to at BRG was kind, courteous and very helpful!

01/04/2024

I felt this provider was understanding and compassionate. Made me feel at ease for my procedure.

12/28/2023

Very informative and hopeful

12/07/2023

I am thankful I have been referred to Dr Tabor.

11/20/2023

Great for my first time

11/16/2023

Profesional understanding staff with total knowledge of what health issues you are encountering.

11/09/2023

I found Dr. Tabor, to be very helpful, very knowledgeable, good bed side manner and someone I look forward to working with in the future. Thank you very much.

11/09/2023

It's was the most knowledgeable people about his background , which was a lot , thanks for excepting me as a patient

11/09/2023

Absolutely awesome...

11/02/2023

Besides being a great surgeon, Dr. Tabor has a fine bed side manner, reassuring, friendly, but very very professional.

10/30/2023

Yes, Dr. Tabor walked in and he had a plan. He also stated that there were some areas that he was unsure about, so he ordered some test. That goes a long way with us. We're so grateful that we have a young enthusiastic doctor who's going to check and make sure everything is right.

11/02/2023

Dr Tabor took Excellent Care of All my Issues .. from 1 to 10, Dr.Tabor is a Strong 10! His Nurse, and All the a staff were Great!

10/23/2023

First time seeing this physician. Was referred by another doctor that I see and trust.

10/26/2023

Staff was great and Dr. Tabor was as well. I am very familiar with how a Physician office works, but did not feel rushed or like I was 'next in line' at all. Good experience.

10/19/2023

Pleased with my experience !

10/19/2023

Dr Tabor and his staff were extremely caring and informed. They took extra time to explain and discuss our situation and options. We were very pleased. This was the second surgeon we had seen in the same day and our first experience was completely the opposite. Highly recommend Dr Tabor

10/16/2023

Dr. Tabor and his staff put me at ease and made me feel comfortable !

10/11/2023

Great Doctor and staff. Makes me feel comfortable knowing I have a great Dr

10/09/2023

Dr. Tabor and his staff was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and timely. Of most importance was the diagnosis of my medical situation and the calming explanation I received from Dr. Tabor, including follow up instructions. Dr. Tabor's Dr. to patient disposition was so appreciated. Certainly would recommend him to anyone in need of his services. Thanks.

10/05/2023

Dr. Tabor was excellent. He answered all questions posed by me and my family members. Dr. Tabor made us feel comfortable and cared for.

10/05/2023

Dr Tabor is an outstanding doctor. He listens and responds in kind. Very pleased with his treatment.

09/28/2023

I sat at the lab for over an hour and a half just to do pre opt blood work that's absolutely insanity I won't be having another procedure done at the general. Lab work should be 101 for a major hospital. Not only did it take forever the lab looked dingy dirty and dated

09/28/2023

Dr Tabor and his staff were very knowledgeable and they were courteous. I am very impressed with their willingness to help me and listen. The staff from the office to bloodwork and ekg were all very accommodating.

09/27/2023

They were very supportive and answered my questions. They were very professional.

09/21/2023

Yes, my experience with the doctors, the nursing and the employees at the help desk were phenomenal. The only thing was that I was there at 9 am and my surgery didn't happen until 5:30. So I know stuff happens but that was an extremely long time to wait. So that was my only thing I did not like.

09/25/2023

Food diet was horrible needs to be revamped especially the broth taste like burned food n giving me food I could not tallerate after surgery needs a lot of improvement

09/21/2023

The nicest staff of any doctors office I have been a patient of.

09/21/2023

I feel like I'm finally getting to the results of my medical problem.

09/11/2023

I love Dr. Tabor, he is very, very nice. Very explanatory. I was a new patient and the two times, I went to see him he was fabulous. The only thing I say that could be changed is I called, I believe and sent a message. I cannot do the port hole thing. I don't have the ability to do with that. I need either just a simple text that I can answer or the phone call is wonderful, but everybody was very Nice polite and, you know, did the best that they could for any questions and all, because I have a few medical problems going on right now, but they were wonderful and he can help me. And I'm very, very pleased with him. Only the communication thing with the port hole is the only thing I can tell you about.

09/01/2023

Overall great experience. I never felt like I was just a number. Bed side manner is always very important to me and this group knocked it our the park!

08/31/2023

Dr. Tabor is awesome!!!!

08/31/2023

Went smoothly was pleased

08/31/2023

I liked the Doctor and all of his explanations and the fact that he ordered a cat scan before we will make a final decision together.

08/28/2023

You can improve by not calling people while they're eating their dinner, call in business hours. Thank you.

08/28/2023

So far I'm very satisfied .

08/21/2023

Dr. Tabor was very considerate and knowledgeable, and took an inordinate amount of time with us during this very scary situation that we're looking at. I'm hoping that we can work something out, that he can perform the surgery. Thank you.

08/21/2023

The experience was very nice. I will recommended them to anyone that needs it

08/21/2023

I will be back

08/07/2023

My entire experience with Dr. Tabor has been great. I initially met him in your emergency room. . He was very professional and honest. During my hospital stay, he answered my questions and addressed my concerns Dr. Tabor is a wonderful surgeon and person!
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