Dr. James W. Smith
Overview
James Smith is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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. James W. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Smith by calling their office at 504-842-4015. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Smith a top-rated expert for Lower Esophageal Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lower Esophageal Ring, 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. James W. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Smith is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James W. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James W. Smith has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lower Esophageal Ring. You can view a list of Dr. James W. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James W. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4015 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
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.