Overview
Vernon Carriere is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Carriere is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Carriere 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vernon Carriere
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vernon Carriere?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vernon Carriere by calling their office at 504-456-8020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vernon Carriere a top-rated expert for Childhood Volvulus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vernon Carriere is classified as an Distinguished expert for Childhood Volvulus, 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. Vernon Carriere specialize in?
While Dr. Vernon Carriere is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Portal Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Vernon Carriere participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Carriere has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Volvulus. You can view a list of Dr. Vernon Carriere's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vernon Carriere accept my insurance?
Dr. Vernon Carriere accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-456-8020 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
- Distinguished
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Carriere isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Carriere isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Carriere isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Portal HypertensionDr. Carriere isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Carriere isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Carriere isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.