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Dr. James Smith, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (6)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Smith, MD

Dr. James Smith, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Terrytown, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Constipation 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. Smith's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1516 Jefferson Hwy Fl 4, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4015
  2. 2
    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4000
  3. 3
    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 392-3131

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ochsner Medical Center

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation

Treatment frequency



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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
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
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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
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
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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
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
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
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
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
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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    • 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
    • UnitedHealthCare
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    4.8
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    About Dr. James Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1700820701
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation - New Orleans, LA
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Charlotte Memorial Hospital - Charlotte, NC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Smith has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Smith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Smith, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Smith 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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