The 20 Best Viral Gastroenteritis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Viral Gastroenteritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Viral Gastroenteritis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 101 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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116 providers found
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Shamita Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    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 practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Matthew Rice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 747, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Orangio is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Orangio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

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

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rayburn is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Scarlet Fever.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Schweizer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Schweizer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ireal Johnson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Croup.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Hutchings is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hutchings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drexel Proctor is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Proctor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Croup.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maya Jones is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Emergency Medicine

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Popenko is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Popenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayush Gupta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Hodgdon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hodgdon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Mac is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Croup.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Emergency Medicine

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Toni Gross is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Gillon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Giefer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Giefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Giefer is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Giefer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ray is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Viral Gastroenteritis
    Gastroenterology

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Viral Gastroenteritis. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Viral Gastroenteritis?

    Viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestine caused by a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu."

    When should I see a Viral Gastroenteritis 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 Viral Gastroenteritis 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 Viral Gastroenteritis 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 Viral Gastroenteritis 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 Viral Gastroenteritis 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 Viral Gastroenteritis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Viral Gastroenteritis 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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