The 20 Best Gastroparesis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Distinguished in Gastroparesis
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. 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.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Putnam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Sepsis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Stroke, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Putnam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Arnab Ray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ray is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    James Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Gaspard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaspard is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Reiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Reiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praneeth Sadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marlowe Maylin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maylin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Sickle Cell Disease, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Maylin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monica Dhand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dhand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Sepsis, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Dhand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alina Fotino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fotino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Fotino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Chaube is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chaube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, and Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Chaube is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramprasad Kandavar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandavar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Pericarditis. Dr. Kandavar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Mallernee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mallernee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Torticollis, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Headache. Dr. Mallernee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center Wound Care Clinic

    2001 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepa Bhatnagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bhatnagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acquired Hemophilia, Gastroparesis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhatnagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hutchings is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hutchings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hutchings is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Oakden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Oakden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geraldine Menard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Menard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Delirium Tremens, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Menard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Tenet Healthsystem Memorial Medical Center Inc.

    2700 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lilly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lilly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mga GI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 700, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Herbert Mayer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Experienced in Gastroparesis

    Prytania Health Center Multi-Specialty Suite 402

    3525 Prytania St Ste 402, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melina Roman-Gerardino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Roman-Gerardino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Roman-Gerardino is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastroparesis?

    Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its solid contents. It does not involve a blockage (obstruction) of the outlet of the stomach.

    When should I see a Gastroparesis doctor near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis doctor near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis doctors near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis doctors near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis doctor near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor near New Orleans, 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroparesis 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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