200 W Esplanade Ave, 
Kenner, LA 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Hodnette received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Following graduation, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Bernard Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
St Charles Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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

Ochsner Health Center - Kenner
200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065
Other Locations
Ochsner Specialty Health Center - St. Bernard
8050 W Judge Perez Dr, Suite 3200, Chalmette, LA 70043

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hodnette 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Hodnette

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hodnette?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Hodnette by calling their office at 504-464-8588. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Hodnette a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Hodnette is classified as an Experienced expert for Painful Swallowing, 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. Christopher Hodnette specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Hodnette is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Angiodysplasia of the Colon. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Christopher Hodnette accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Hodnette accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-464-8588 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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