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Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 61
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Fortgang graduated from JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY. Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Fortgang currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Singing River Gulfport, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East. At present, Dr. Fortgang received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Fortgang's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fortgang is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Enter a condition or procedure
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner for Children New Orleans
    1315 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:15
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:15
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:15
    Thursday
    08:00 - 11:15
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:15
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic LLC
    69318 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433
  3. 3 Office
    15190 Community Rd Ste 200, Gulfport, MS 39503

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fortgang
3.7
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 28, 2023
We are thrilled to have found Dr. Fortgang; she is knowledgeable and professional yet patient and sympathetic with my daughter’s illness. Not surprised she is a graduate of Johns Hopkins Medical School. She is brilliant and a leader in her field.
J. Evans — Mar 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
    1996
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortgang's profile.

Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital, Singing River Gulfport, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

Yes, Dr. Ilana Fortgang, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

    651 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA

  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA

  • Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA

  • Singing River Gulfport

    15200 Community Rd, Gulfport, MS

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA