Expertise in
45
conditions

Dr. Brett M. Hymel

Gastroenterology
Office
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
45
conditions
Office
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 

Overview

Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana.

Dr. Hymel is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hymel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
West Jefferson Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
EMI Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Health First
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  • POS
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

2 Total Publications

Recurrent posterior strokes in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
Recurrent posterior strokes in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
Journal: Gastroenterology research and practice
Published: October 12, 2014
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Office

1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
Marrero, LA 
 (0.1 miles away)
504-349-6401
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett M. Hymel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett M. Hymel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett M. Hymel by calling their office at 504-349-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brett M. Hymel a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett M. 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 M. Hymel specialize in?

While Dr. Brett M. 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 M. Hymel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brett M. Hymel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Brett M. 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 M. Hymel accept my insurance?

Dr. Brett M. Hymel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-349-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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