Overview
Tamer Acikalin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Terrytown, Louisiana.
Dr. Acikalin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Acikalin is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tamer Acikalin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tamer Acikalin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tamer Acikalin by calling their office at 504-392-3131. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tamer Acikalin a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tamer Acikalin is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Tamer Acikalin specialize in?
While Dr. Tamer Acikalin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Tamer Acikalin accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamer Acikalin accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-392-3131 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Acikalin isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- GastrostomyDr. Acikalin isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- AscitesDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HepatitisDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- MalnutritionDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- VisceromegalyDr. Acikalin isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.