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Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD
5.0 (57 Ratings)

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Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Metairie, LA
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37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Persich graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Persich currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, St. Charles Parish Hospital and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Persich received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Dr. Persich's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Persich is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Functional Dyspepsia
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Variceal Hemostatis
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Metairie Gastroenterology Apmc
    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 120, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006

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Jan 12, 2022
Dr. Persich and his staff are excellent! So have been using him for years. I highly recommend.
D. Hebert — Jan 12, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Medical Center of Louisiana-New Orleans
    1988
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Nicholas Persich, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Persich's profile.

Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, St. Charles Parish Hospital and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA

  • St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Luling, LA

  • Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

    602 N Acadia Rd, Thibodaux, LA