Experienced in Lymphocytic Colitis

Dr. James W. Smith

Gastroenterology
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Experienced in Lymphocytic Colitis
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

James Smith is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphocytic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Call: 504-842-4015

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Interval Colorectal Cancers at Ochsner Medical Center: Where Do We Stand?
Interval Colorectal Cancers at Ochsner Medical Center: Where Do We Stand?
Journal: Ochsner journal
Published: December 13, 2017
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