The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors Near Me in Marrero, LA

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The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors near Marrero, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Peptic Ulcer near Marrero, LA. Of these, 199 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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209 providers found
    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    3600 Prytania St, Suite 71, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fikre Wang is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Uptown Nephrology

    3525 Prytania St Ste 620, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ares Christakis is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Christakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Emergency Medicine

    The Potter Touch Home Care Provider Agency

    5500 Prytania St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willard Mann is an Emergency Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

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

    Dr. John Walsh is a surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery. He treats patients at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

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

    John Gordon is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 6, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifton Mcginness is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mcginness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 734C, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Moore is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    Patrick Greiffenstein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Greiffenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Compartment Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Embolectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    John Hunt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    Lance Stuke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stuke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Embolectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

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

    Juan Duchesne is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Duchesne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Fasciotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Alan Marr is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Morvant is a General Surgeon in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Morvant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morvant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Charles Leithead is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed an Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Leithead treats a wide variety of vascular conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, DVT (blood clots), spider veins and varicose veins with both open surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director of The Ochsner Vein Clinic. He has both a clinical and research interest in limb salvage. Dr. Leithead was awarded his Physician in Vascular Interpretation certification by the Alliance for Certification and Advancement.During his residency, he received the William D. Jordan, Jr. Award of Excellence and Integrity. Dr. Leithead was awarded the Ochsner Medical School Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Leithead was also a nominee for Teacher of the Year. He was one of four finalists for the Ochsner Health System Physician of the Year.Dr. Leithead loves being a vascular surgeon because he has a passion for vascular surgery and treating patients from head to toe. He enjoys individualizing each patient's care, assuring they receive the best treatment for their particular need, with or without a surgical intervention. It brings joy to Dr. Leithead to improve his patients' quality of life and to always be there for his patients. Dr. Leithead treats his patients like family. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Burch is a General Surgeon in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Burch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emery Minnard is a General Surgeon in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Minnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Minnard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Mowad is a General Surgeon in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Mowad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Mowad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Emergency Physicians Center

    5216 Lapalco Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Staab is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Staab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ear Barotrauma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Peptic Ulcer?

    A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

    There are two types of peptic ulcers:

    • Gastric ulcer -- occurs in the stomach
    • Duodenal ulcer -- occurs in the first part of the small intestine

    When should I see a Peptic Ulcer doctor near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Marrero, 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Marrero, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Peptic Ulcer 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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