3 Best Gastroenterologists in New Orleans, LA

“Dr. Richard Awtrey graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1996 and the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and his GI Fellowship at LSU. Dr. Awtrey practices at the Uptown office of Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. Dr. Awtrey has extensive experience in pancreatic disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ochsner Medical Center and Touro Infirmary. Dr. Awtrey is currently practicing at the Uptown office of Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates, with other offices in Marrero, LA, Pascagoula, MS, and six different locations. Dr. Richard Awtrey accepts virtual telemedicine visits.”

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“Dr. James D. Lilly is a board-certified gastroenterologist with Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. He earned his undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University and attended the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. James D. Lilly completed his residency and fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He performs routine GI procedures such as colonoscopy and upper endoscopy in the diagnosis, screening, and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. Dr. James D. Lilly has an interest in C. difficile infections and can perform FMT. He is fluent in English and is a member of the ACG, AGA, and ASGE. He was the President of the Medical Staff at Ochsner Baptist in 2019 and 2020. His specialties include gastroenterology. Dr. James D. Lilly is affiliated with Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.”

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“Dr. Abdul M. Khan received his medical degree from MR Medical College in Karnataka State, India. He performed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Indiana University Medical Center from 1995 until 1998. Dr. Abdul M. Khan earned his Board Certification in Gastroenterology in 1999. He maintains active membership in many professional organizations. Dr. Khan practices at the Uptown office of Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ochsner Medical Center and New Orleans East Hospital. Dr. Abdul M. Khan is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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