The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Watermelon Stomach Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Dr. Reinaldo Quevedo is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed his residency in 2014. He has been on staff at Ochsner since September 2020. Dr. Quevedo specializes in gastroenterology. Dr. Quevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    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 Watermelon Stomach. 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 Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    University Medical Center

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

    Parker Ellison is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    University Medical Center

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

    Catherine Hudson is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Gastric Dysmotility, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Guider is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colitis, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    University Medical Center

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

    Stephen Landreneau is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Landreneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Pointer is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pointer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Mga GI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center

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

    James Lilly is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah Lemann is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    St. Charles Health Center Digestive Care

    3700 Saint Charles Ave Fl 2, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Staudinger is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staudinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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

    Ricardo Romero is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Awtrey is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Awtrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Eric Lorio is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Lorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Childhood Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Campbell is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Janak Shah joined Ochsner in 2015 and has served as the department chair of gastroenterology since 2019. He completed his training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Ochsner, he spent over 10 years practicing in San Francisco, where he was the director of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neej Patel is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Watermelon Stomach?

    Watermelon stomach is a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing it to look like the characteristic stripes of a watermelon when viewed by endoscopy. Signs and symptoms of Watermelon stomach include blood in the stool, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and anemia. The exact cause of Watermelon stomach is unknown; however, it is often diagnosed in people with other chronic (long-term) conditions such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver and poor liver function), autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome.

    When should I see a Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Watermelon Stomach 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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