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Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

Why Choose Our GI Doctors?

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates is a single specialty gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) practice serving the New Orleans area that includes 22 gastroenterologists with three office locations. These physicians, along with three additional local GI doctors, comprise the medical staff of its three affiliated endoscopy centers – MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic & Therapeutic Centers. Our centers have received the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s Certificate of Recognition of Quality in Endoscopy.

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For Your Visit

We provide state-of-the-art medical care to patients through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and liver disease. Our GI doctors are experts in all aspects of their specialties.

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At Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates, our gastroenterologists know your time is valuable. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).

Insurance and Billing
Insurance and Billing

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates accepts most major insurances, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. If your insurance requires authorization for an office visit, please contact your referring physician for that authorization prior to calling for an appointment.

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Online Bill Pay

With our online bill pay option, you can securely make a payment for your service online with no hassles.

Our Gastroenterologists

Richard Awtrey Richard Awtrey M.D. Howard I. Brenner Howard I. Brenner M.D. Vernon J. Carriere Jr. Vernon J. Carriere Jr. M.D. George E. Catinis George E. Catinis M.D. Julie C. Guider Julie C. Guider M.D. Benjamin A. Guider, Jr. Benjamin A. Guider, Jr. M.D. Brett Hymel Brett Hymel M.D. Shantiprakash M. Kedia Shantiprakash M. Kedia M.D. Abdul M. Khan Abdul M. Khan M.D. Sarath Krishnan Sarath Krishnan M.D. Rebekah H. Lemann Rebekah H. Lemann M.D. James D. Lilly James D. Lilly M.D. Mark J. Marino Mark J. Marino M.D. Herbert K. Mayer Herbert K. Mayer M.D. William M. Meyers William M. Meyers M.D. Nicholas J. Persich Nicholas J. Persich M.D. Scott D. Pollack Scott D. Pollack M.D. G. Richard Puente G. Richard Puente M.D. Sanjeeva T. Reddy Sanjeeva T. Reddy M.D. Gary (Taavi) Reiss Gary (Taavi) Reiss M.D. Charles G. Schibler, II Charles G. Schibler, II M.D. David R. Silvers David R. Silvers M.D. Rian M. Tanenbaum Rian M. Tanenbaum M.D. Steve G. Venturatos Steve G. Venturatos M.D. Mark J. Wegmann Mark J. Wegmann M.D.
Gastroenterology News
Colonoscopy Protects Against Colon Cancer for 10 Years

Colonoscopy Protects Against Colon Cancer for 10 Years

A new study says colonoscopy offers at least ten years of protection against colon cancer mortality.

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Body Fat Location Can Double Risk of Colon Cancer Death

Body Fat Location Can Double Risk of Colon Cancer Death

A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports intriguiging findings regarding body composition and obesity.

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Trade Your Heartburn Pill for a Visit to an Expert GI Doctor

Trade Your Heartburn Pill for a Visit to an Expert GI Doctor

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) temporarily reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but a GI doctor can treat the root cause of heartburn.

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