Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in New Orleans, LA

9 verified gastroenterologists in New Orleans, Louisiana accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including GI Oncology, Clinical Hepatology, and Hepatology (GI). Common hospital affiliations include Ochsner Health, Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics, and Ochsner Medical Center.

Janak Shah, M.D.

Department Chair - Gastroenterology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA30+ years265+ pubs

GI Oncology

Nigel Girgrah, MD PHD

Hepatology

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA30+ years60+ pubs

Clinical Hepatology

Hrishikesh Samant, M.D.

Associate Professor Gratis of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, LSU Health Shreveport

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA20+ years43+ pubs

Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

Shamita Shah, M.D.

Section Head, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Department of Gastroenterology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA20+ years

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Nisha Loganantharaj, MD

Assistant Professor - Clinical, Medicine - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA10+ years18+ pubs

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Peng-Sheng Ting, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA10+ years

Clinical Hepatology

Gregory Gaspard, M.D.

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA20+ years

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Molly Delk, MD

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA10+ years

Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

Shobha Joshi, M.D.

Director of Hepatology Research; Transplant Hepatologist, Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Gastroenterology

New Orleans, LA30+ years

Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?

Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?

Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.

What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?

Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including GI Oncology, Clinical Hepatology, and Hepatology (GI). Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.

Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.

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