Dr. John A. Evans
Overview
Dr. Jerry Evans joined Ochsner Heath System in 2017. Prior to joining the staff of Ochsner, he practiced in North Carolina for 10 years.
Dr. Evans is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 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. John A. Evans
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Evans?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Evans 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. John A. Evans a top-rated expert for Cholestasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Evans is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholestasis, 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. John A. Evans specialize in?
While Dr. John A. Evans is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Bile Duct Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John A. Evans participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John A. Evans has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholestasis. You can view a list of Dr. John A. Evans's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John A. Evans accept my insurance?
Dr. John A. Evans accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Evans isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Evans isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholestasisDr. Evans isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Evans isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Evans isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Evans isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.