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Dr. Austin Thomas, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.0 (13)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Austin Thomas, MD

Dr. Austin Thomas, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They graduated from Calicut Medical School - Kerala, India and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Thomas an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Thomas works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Terrytown, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Esophageal Varices along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thomas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4015
  2. 2
    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4015
  3. 3
    Ochsner Foundation Hospital Psych
    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-3339

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ochsner Medical Center

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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Esophageal Varices
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Community Health Network
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana
    • Employers Health Network
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Health Payors Organization
    • Humana
    • Humana Veterans
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • National Healthcare Alliance
    • National Preferred Provider Network
    • PHCS
    • PPO Plus
    • Prime Health Services
    • Provider Networks of America
    • Special Needs Plan
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
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    4.0
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    Based on 13 ratings
    Patient Ratings (13)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Austin Thomas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1548298029
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, LA
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Calicut Medical College, India
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Calicut Medical School - Kerala, India
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Austin Thomas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thomas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thomas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thomas has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Constipation and Esophageal Varices, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thomas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Thomas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thomas.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Thomas, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Thomas appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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