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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Dean Yamaguchi is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yamaguchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yamaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Sean Connolly is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Samuel Money is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Money is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Money is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Waldermar Sternbergh is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sternbergh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sternbergh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Godfrey Parkerson is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Parkerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Arterial Insufficiency, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Parkerson is currently accepting new patients.

      John P. Boudreaux
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      General Surgery

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Boudreaux is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

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

      John Blackwell is a Radiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blackwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      General Surgery

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

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

      Erin Gilbert is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

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

      Tapash Palit is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Palit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Gangrene, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Palit is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Claudie Sheahan is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sheahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Dr. Sheahan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Malachi Sheahan-Iii is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sheahan-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Sheahan-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste 713n, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Batson is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Batson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Vascular Surgery

      Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

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

      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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
      Gastroenterology

      Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

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

      George Catinis is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Catinis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)?

      Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery). This compression causes partial or complete blockage of the duodenum. Symptoms vary based on severity, but can be severely debilitating. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and/or weight loss. SMAS typically is due to loss of the mesenteric fat pad (fatty tissue that surrounds the superior mesenteric artery). The most common cause is significant weight loss caused by medical disorders, psychological disorders, or surgery. In younger patients, it most commonly occurs after corrective spinal surgery for scoliosis. Delays in diagnosis may result in significant complications.

      When should I see a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near New Orleans, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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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