
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Henry Joseph Kaufman, IV
About The Provider
Dr. Henry Kaufman, Board Certified surgical oncologist, specializes in the surgical care of cancers of the skin, soft tissues, and abdominal, pelvic and endocrine organs. Dr. Kaufman earned a medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans before completing a general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit in Chattanooga, Tenn., and a surgical oncology fellowship at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for Our Lady of Lourdes, which includes Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Heart Hospital and the Scott ER. Dr. Kaufman is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Southeastern Surgical Congress, American College of Surgeons Louisiana Chapter, Louisiana State Medical Association and American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Locations
- Lourdes Physician Group General and Oncologic Surgery
- 4809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 410, Lafayette, LA 70508
- Get Directions
- phone: 337-470-4881
- fax: 337-470-4882
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital, Oncology, 2005
- Residency: University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, General Surgery, 2003
- Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, General Surgery, 1997
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
- BCBS Precision Blue (FMOLHS Plan)
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Coventry National/First Health CCN
- Devoted Health
- Gilsbar 360
- Healthy Blue
- Humana (All Products)
- Humana Military/Tricare
- LA HealthCare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan/PHCS
- Optum/VA
- People's Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Shared Health
- Three Rivers
- Tribute
- UHC Community
- UHC Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare (All Products)
- Vantage
- Wellcare
- Zelis
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
274 ratings, 33 reviewsThe 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.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr. Kaufman did not want or care to hear my opinion. From the moment he saw my chart in the hallway he stated to other staff, "another breast cancer, man, ya'll keep lining them up back to back." He then walked in, read my chart aloud and when I asked a question he dismissed me and said, "I'm reading the report, I'll get to you." Then while he explained to me what he just read he suggested a lumpectomy and when I asked about a mastectomy, it was immediately made clear to me that he did not agree. This is MY BODY and MY CHOICE but he did not let me explain or even just try to state why I might be possibly interested in that procedure. In the end when the nurse asked me if I was okay I told her no and explained that I still had questions about a mastectomy and when she asked if I had spoken with Dr Kaufman about it I told her no because I couldn't because I felt that he would not listen, that I had already tried and he interrupted me and basically told me what surgery he was going to perform period.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Very good experience and I was well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
So calming.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dr Kaufman was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
This was my second time at Park Place and both times were smooth and the whole staff made my stay there easy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
All around great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Henry Kaufman was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable, & easy to talk with concerning my health issues. He took the time to explain and answer my questions. I really appreciated his respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr Kaufman was clear and spoke in laymen's terms that conveyed a full understanding of my diagnosis and surgery procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
He cares about everything that could make things better for me not just the surgery, which he is also amazing at that. I had no problems and I know if I would have I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Outstanding care and explanation of diagnosis of problems. Went thoroughly thru pre surgery to post surgery care, not only for myself, but for my family, this was very comforting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very professional and answered my questions right away - He even drew a picture of what he was going to do in surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I could tell he is very knowledgeable on my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Felt comfortable with Dr Kaufman & am glad he is my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Excellent care given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
All questions were answered with patience and clarity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr. Kaufman is the absolute best. He is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, competent and one of the nicest people on the planet
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I thought the doctor was very nice and knowledgeable, but he needs to talk to the patients like they "did not" go to medical school. Some of the terminology that he used I did not understand and therefore had a hard time answering some of his questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
I felt very comfortable with the doctor and the way he explained everything to us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Kaufman's demeanor and knowledge made me very comfortable. I trusted that I had come to the best doctor to get a resolution to my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
If I could give more than 5's I would. Dr Kaufman always makes me feel welcome, cared for and never rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Excellent staff all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Dr.Kaufmann was very professional and informative.... Answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable...Encouraged me to ask any questions..... I am so happy to have him with me in this journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very professional, empathetic, and patient. Took the time to make sure I was comfortable with what he said/recommended and was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Please know I would recommend Dr Kaufman and his staff highly to everyone he is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Always recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Henry Kaufman is the BEST. Keep up the good work and GOD bless you ALWAYS.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
I especially appreciated this practice providing the New Patient forms to me by email in advance of my appointment. That gave me plenty of time to complete the forms thoughtfully and clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
At last someone heard me.Tk God for Dr Kaufman and all the Cancer Drs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Everyone was courteous and kind