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Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD
4.9 (61 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD
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Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Awtrey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Touro Infirmary. Dr. Awtrey has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Nausea and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Awtrey received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 61 times. Dr. Awtrey's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Awtrey is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Nausea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Nausea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Swallowing Disorders
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
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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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Community Health Choice
  • WellCare
  • HealthPartners
  • Discount Card
  • Blue Card PPO
  • American Lifecare
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Emblem Health
  • PHCS
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • USA Health and Wellness Network
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Aetna
  • GEHA
  • Medicare

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awtrey
4.9
Based on 61 Reviews
5 Stars (58)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Awtrey really put me at ease. At all time I felt I was getting the best care possible.
Clay — Dec 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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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. Richard Awtrey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Awtrey's profile.

Dr. Awtrey frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Nausea and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Touro Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA