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Are You 45 or Older?

Colorectal cancer numbers are rising for people younger than 50. Early detection is key to detect or even prevent the disease.

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No Out-of-Pocket Expense for Your Colonoscopy

By May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.

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We Are Moving!

Westbank Office and Endoscopy Center Moves to New Location in June.

MGA is Now Offering Telehealth Visits

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet Our Physicians

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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 (Becky) H. Lemann Rebekah (Becky) 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. 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. Robin Staudinger Robin Staudinger M.D. Rian M. Tanenbaum Rian M. Tanenbaum M.D. Steve G. Venturatos Steve G. Venturatos M.D.
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Jun 28, 2022
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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.

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Jun 28, 2022
Google • MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

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

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Jun 23, 2022
Google • MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

Knowledgeable, courteous, professional, made experience easy for me by explaining each step and what to expect. I will recommend to everyone.

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Jun 21, 2022
Google • MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

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.

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Jun 21, 2022
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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!


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