Charles Joseph "Chuck" DiCorte M.D.

Charles "Chuck" Joseph DiCorte, M.D., age 60, passed away on August 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife Helene; his daughter, Claire Marie DiCorte; and his sister, Beth Patricia DiCorte. He was preceded in death by his father, A. Charles DiCorte, and his mother, Patricia Hymes DiCorte. A native of New Orleans, Chuck graduated from Jesuit High School, where he lettered in football. He matriculated to LSU, where he proudly served as president of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and where he made lifelong memories and friendships. Pursuing his dream of a career in medicine, he earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed an internship in general surgery at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, followed by a residency in general surgery at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He then completed fellowships in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and heart and lung transplantation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. A member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and board certified in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. DiCorte practiced cardiothoracic surgery in St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes for almost 25 years, holding numerous appointments and receiving many honors during that time. Over the years with Ochsner Health Center Northshore, he served as section head and lead physician for the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and served on their Outpatient Surgery Subcommittee. Additionally, he served on the Ochsner Alumni Association Board of Advisors for 17 consecutive years, during which time he served as Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Member at Large. During his time at North Oaks Medical Center, he served as Surgical Medical Director of Heart Health, Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Critical Care Unit, and STS Database Committee Head; he also served on the Professional Practice Evaluation Committee, the Surgical Steering Committee, and the Bylaws and Credentials Committee. At St. Tammany Parish Hospital, he served on the Cancer Center Physician Advisory Council, CEO's Physician Advisory Council, was Chairman of the multidisciplinary lung team, and served as a member of the Credentials Committee. While on staff at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, he served as a Board of Trustees Representative, PPEC Chairman, Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, and Surgical Care Improvement Project Champion. He was twice honored as a recipient of the Ochsner Spirit of Caring award, received the Ochsner Health Center Physician Leader of the Year award, was honored as Physician of the Year at North Oaks, and was recognized as one of New Orleans Magazine's Best Doctors from 2012-2022. Chuck loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending his free time with his wife and daughter. A gifted surgeon, he was known for his integrity, respected by his peers, and loved by all. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends, patients, and the entire Northshore community. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA, 70471, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesuit High School, New Orleans, in Chuck's memory. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.