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Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (57)
Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
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37 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD

Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Metairie, LA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Persich an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Persich works at Practice in Metairie, LA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Persich's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Metairie Gastroenterology Apmc
    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 120, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 456-6701
  2. 2
    Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 456-8020

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  • East Jefferson General Hospital

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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroptosis
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Hemorrhoids
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
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Esophageal Diseases
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Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
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Lactose Intolerance
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
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
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Variceal Hemostatis
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Nicholas Persich, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235245705
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hotel Dieu Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Medical Center of Louisiana-New Orleans
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • LSU Affil Hospital
    Undergraduate School

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