Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Lauren Pointer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Touro Infirmary

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Touro Infirmary
1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Other Locations
St. Charles Health Center Digestive Care
3700 Saint Charles Ave Fl 2, New Orleans, LA 70115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pointer 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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren Pointer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Pointer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren Pointer by calling their office at 504-897-8250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lauren Pointer a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren Pointer is classified as an Experienced 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. Lauren Pointer specialize in?

While Dr. Lauren Pointer is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Lauren Pointer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lauren Pointer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren Pointer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lauren Pointer accept my insurance?

Dr. Lauren Pointer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-897-8250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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