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. Dr. Pointer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1401 Foucher St, 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.
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.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Janak Shah joined Ochsner in 2015 and has served as the department chair of gastroenterology since 2019. He completed his training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Ochsner, he spent over 10 years practicing in San Francisco, where he was the director of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
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Gary Reiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Reiss is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reiss is currently accepting new patients.
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Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Hymel is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hymel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren S. Pointer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren S. Pointer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren S. 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 S. Pointer a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren S. 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 S. Pointer specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren S. 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 S. Pointer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren S. Pointer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren S. 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 S. Pointer accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren S. 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.
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
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- ColitisDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Pointer isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.