Expertise in
19
conditions
Expertise in
19
conditions
16777 Medical Center Dr, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

Hrishikesh Samant is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Samant is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Samant is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Samant is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NE

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Marathi

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
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
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
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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 - O'Neal
16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Other Locations
Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove
10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Samant 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.


45 Total Publications

Real-World Use of Terlipressin in Cirrhosis and Acute Kidney Injury: Frequent Use Beyond Hepatorenal Syndrome.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant by calling their office at 504-842-3925. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liver Failure, 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. Hrishikesh V. Samant specialize in?

While Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant is a Hepatology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.

Does Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant accept my insurance?

Dr. Hrishikesh V. Samant accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3925 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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