Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
New Orleans’s Leading GI Specialists Dedicated to Patient Care
The gastroenterologists and staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the greater New Orleans community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
For Your Visit
Our New Orleans gastroenterologists and staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to announce our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater New Orleans area.
Patient Forms
At Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your surgery, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.
Insurance and Billing
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.
Meet Our Physicians
View All Physicians
Richard Awtrey
M.D.
Howard I. Brenner
M.D.
Vernon J. Carriere Jr.
M.D.
George E. Catinis
M.D.
Julie C. Guider
M.D.
Benjamin A. Guider, Jr.
M.D.
Brett Hymel
M.D.
Shantiprakash M. Kedia
M.D.
Abdul M. Khan
M.D.
Sarath Krishnan
M.D.
Rebekah (Becky) H. Lemann
M.D.
James D. Lilly
M.D.
Mark J. Marino
M.D.
Herbert K. Mayer
M.D.
Nicholas J. Persich
M.D.
Scott D. Pollack
M.D.
G. Richard Puente
M.D.
Sanjeeva T. Reddy
M.D.
Gary (Taavi) Reiss
M.D.
Charles G. Schibler, II
M.D.
David R. Silvers
M.D.
Robin Staudinger
M.D.
Rian M. Tanenbaum
M.D.
Steve G. Venturatos
M.D.
56 Reviews
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 28, 2022
Dr Carriere is a very good Dr. He is thorough and explains everything in detail. The nurses at the facility are very kind a d caring.
Jun 23, 2022
Knowledgeable, courteous, professional, made experience easy for me by explaining each step and what to expect. I will recommend to everyone.
Jun 21, 2022
My husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019 and I have a family history of colorectal cancer in my family - I started having my colonoscopy done at age 40 - I have always seen Dr. Brenner - he is great! Just had another one done in early June and it was so easy - they now have pills you can take instead of drinking the dreaded drink!!! Everything checked out fine and I’m good for another 5 years! Don’t put it off call MGA today!
Jun 21, 2022
My experience was comfortable. The staff was hospitable and caring. In addition, a short time after the procedure I was able to rest at home until the medication wore off.
Recent Posts
How to Keep Your Gut Healthy This Summer
Summer brings several unique obstacles to preserving digestive health, including exhaustion, dehydration, and irregular eating habits.
Common Signs and Symptoms of an Unhealthy Gut
Distressing GI symptoms, such as stomach pain, changes in stool, or unexplained weight loss, can be a sign of a GI disease.
The care that was given to me was great, I like to thank the Dr. Who treated me and also the great staff everyone was so pleasant🤗 I would definitely recommend your facility