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Dr. Brett Hymel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 47
Dr. Brett Hymel, MD
4.9 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Brett Hymel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA.
Dr. Brett Hymel, MD
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Dr. Brett Hymel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 47
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brett Hymel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Hymel graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Brett Hymel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA. Dr. Hymel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. Dr. Hymel has experience treating conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroptosis and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hymel received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Hymel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hymel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroptosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroptosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pancreatitis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Amebic Dysentery
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Office
    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, Marrero, LA 70072
  3. 3 Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center-Metairie
    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006
  4. 4 Metropolitan Anesthesia LLC
    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S450, Marrero, LA 70072

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hymel
4.9
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (40)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 22, 2024
He has changed my life. I came to him by accident and I’m glad I did. He took me as a new patient and steered me in the right direction according to my help. Thank you
— Oct 22, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brett Hymel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hymel's profile.

Dr. Hymel frequently treats the following conditions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroptosis and Upper Digestive Tract Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brett Hymel, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brett Hymel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA