Overview
Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hymel is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, Marrero, LA 70072
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hymel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett Hymel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett Hymel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett Hymel by calling their office at 504-896-8670. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brett Hymel a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett Hymel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brett Hymel specialize in?
While Dr. Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Brett Hymel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brett Hymel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Brett Hymel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brett Hymel accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett Hymel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-896-8670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hymel isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Hymel isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Hymel isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Hymel isDistinguished. Learn about Indigestion.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Hymel isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hymel isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Hymel isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Hymel isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Hymel isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AscitesDr. Hymel isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Hymel isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.