Overview
Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brenner is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Locations
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Brenner 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard Brenner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Brenner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Brenner by calling their office at 504-456-8020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Brenner a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Brenner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Howard Brenner specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Howard Brenner accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Brenner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-456-8020 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
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Brenner isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Brenner isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Brenner isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Brenner isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Brenner isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Brenner isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Brenner isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.