Overview
Richard Awtrey is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Awtrey is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Locations
1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, Marrero, LA 70072
2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 700, New Orleans, LA 70115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Awtrey 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.
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 top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Metropolitan Anesthesia LLC
Gary Reiss is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Reiss is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Northlake Gastroenterology
Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is highly rated in 79 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Awtrey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Awtrey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Awtrey by calling their office at 504-349-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Awtrey a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Awtrey is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Richard Awtrey specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Awtrey is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard Awtrey accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Awtrey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-349-6401 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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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Awtrey isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Awtrey isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Awtrey isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Awtrey isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Awtrey isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
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- AchalasiaDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Awtrey isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.