Overview
Nicholas Persich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana.
Dr. Persich is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 120, Metairie, LA 70006
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
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 18 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.
Jefferson Electrophysiology
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Northlake Gastroenterology
Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is highly rated in 79 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Persich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Persich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Persich by calling their office at 504-456-6701. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Persich a top-rated expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Persich is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Nicholas Persich specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Persich is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Angiodysplasia of the Colon. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Nicholas Persich accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Persich accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-456-6701 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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- Advanced
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Persich isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColitisDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Persich isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.