Overview
Kaitlin Occhipinti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Jaundice, and Hepatitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Occhipinti is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Occhipinti 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.
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. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti by calling their office at 504-842-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti a top-rated expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti is classified as an Experienced expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis, 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. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti specialize in?
While Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alcoholic Cirrhosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaitlin E. Occhipinti accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4000 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.
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- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HepatitisDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- VisceromegalyDr. Occhipinti isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.