The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near kenner, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near kenner, LA. Of these, 163 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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171 providers found
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kelvin Contreary MD LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 310, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelvin Contreary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Contreary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Contreary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abbas Abbas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Abbas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Moore is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson Radiation Oncology LLC

    4204 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    J Boudreaux is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner 65 Plus - Lafreniere

    7060 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Rada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Sepsis, Familial Dysautonomia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Rada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Rada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 412, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest James-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. James-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. James-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Raines is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Raines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raines is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hodnette practices practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Hodnette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hodnette is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Hodnette is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdul Khan is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary/Critical Care. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Pollack is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4200 Houma Blvd Fl 7, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Oglesbee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Oglesbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Oglesbee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Porphyria, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Persich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Persich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Persich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4200 Houma Blvd Fl 6, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bipasha Nath is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Nath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    4213 Saxon St Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Rivera is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Testicular Failure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Thomas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4315 Houma Blvd Ste 304, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Pretus is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Pretus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Arterial Insufficiency, Cellulitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pretus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    Lakeside Hospital

    4700 S I 10 Service Rd W, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haroon Iqbal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

    4400 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vallisitaram Kodali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kodali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Kodali is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Prowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Prowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Prowell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near kenner, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastrostomy doctor near kenner, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastrostomy doctors near kenner, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastrostomy doctors near kenner, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastrostomy doctor near kenner, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastrostomy doctor near kenner, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastrostomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastrostomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastrostomy doctors near kenner, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastrostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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