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Dr. James Smith, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. James Smith, MD
4.8 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. James Smith, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. James Smith, MD
4.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. James Smith, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Smith, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. James Smith, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. They currently practice at Ochsner Medical Center and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Smith has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Crohn's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Smith received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Smith is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Cancer Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1516 Jefferson Hwy Fl 4, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  3. 3 Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
  4. 4 Ochsner Clinic Plastic Surgery Suite
    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 4, New Orleans, LA 70121
  5. 5 Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
  6. 6 Office
    120 Ochsner Blvd Ste 230, Gretna, LA 70056
  7. 7 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith
4.8
Based on 6 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Jul 20, 2016
Excellent trearment since 2006. Refer all to him.
Bruce D in Tyler, TX — Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Charlotte Memorial Hospital - Charlotte, NC
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation - New Orleans, LA
Fellowship Hospital
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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. James Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Smith's profile.

Dr. Smith frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Crohn's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Smith, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Smith, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA