The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Kenner, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Kenner, LA. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Dowden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dowden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Dowden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jarret Brashear is originally from north Louisiana where he attended Louisiana Tech University as an undergraduate. After completion of his undergraduate studies, he moved to New Orleans to attended medical school at Louisiana State University where he earned his Medical Doctorate. Dr. Brashear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brashear is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Brashear is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot J. Scott, MD, practices general surgery and endocrine surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Scott earned his medical doctorate from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2015. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He completed a fellowship in endocrine surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York. Dr. Scott actively participates in the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Scott is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Scott is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Adult Complex Thyroid And Parathyroid Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Daniel Raines is an Assistant Professor in the LSUHSC Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and currently serves as the Acting Section Chief for LSU Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines attended medical school at LSU Shreveport School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is a graduate of the LSUHSC Gastroenterology fellowship program and continued his career in this program as a faculty member. Dr. Raines specializes in the evaluation and treatment of digestive disease, including both gastroenterology and hepatology. His current focus of research is in the field of small bowel disease and is one of the few gastroenterologists in the country who performs balloon enteroscopy to evaluate the entire small intestine. Dr. Raines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raines is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Kelvin Contreary MD LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 310, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelvin Contreary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Contreary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hymel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Office

    4200 Houma Blvd Ste 220, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Creely is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Creely is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, and Infantile Myofibromatosis.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Jacob General Surgery LLC

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 220, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Jacob is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jerry Evans joined Ochsner Heath System in 2017. Prior to joining the staff of Ochsner, he practiced in North Carolina for 10 years. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallstones
    Advanced in Gallstones

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Allergy And Asthma Treatment Center LLC

    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 312, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Suleman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Suleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Marino is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Marino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernon Carriere is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Carriere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Silvers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silvers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Brian J Naccari MD

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angie Sassard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sassard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Intraductal Papilloma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Metairie Gastroenterology Apmc

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 120, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Persich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Persich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Office

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Decorte is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Decorte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Catinis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Catinis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gallstones?

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. These may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Kenner, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gallstones doctor near Kenner, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gallstones doctors near Kenner, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gallstones doctors near Kenner, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gallstones doctor near Kenner, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallstones doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gallstones doctor near Kenner, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gallstones doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gallstones doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gallstones doctors near Kenner, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gallstones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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