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Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Richard Awtrey, MD
4.9 (57 Ratings)

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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.

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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 Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Awtrey received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 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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Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Vomiting Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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
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
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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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
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
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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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
Anoscopy
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Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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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  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Emblem Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Community Health Choice
  • HealthPartners
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • WellCare
  • USA Health and Wellness Network
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Discount Card
  • Tricare
  • American Lifecare
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • GEHA
  • Assurant Health
  • PHCS
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, New Orleans, LA 70115
  2. 2 Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006
  3. 3 Metropolitan Anesthesia LLC
    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S450, Marrero, LA 70072
  4. 4 Office
    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, Marrero, LA 70072
  5. 5 Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awtrey
4.9
Based on 57 Reviews
5 Stars (54)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 23, 2024
I immediately felt like I was in good hands with Dr. Aware I felt like I could talk and ask questions and above all he showed kindness and compassion nerves and anxiousness disappeared
Wanda Johnson — Oct 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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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: Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). 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