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Address
4224 Houma Boulevard Ste 400
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone
504-456-8020Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology
4224 Houma Boulevard
Ste 400
Metairie Endoscopy
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie Endoscopy
4228 Houma Boulevard
Ste 520
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology Research
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology Research
4224 Houma Boulevard
Ste. 400
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About Brett Hymel, M.D.
Dr. Brett Hymel is a board certified Gastroenterologist with Metropolitan Gastroenterology/GI Alliance. He performs routine GI procedures such as EGD and colonoscopy, in addition to an array of advanced/therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, liver biopsy, hemorrhoidal banding/ablation, HALO therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus, Stretta treatment for reflux disease, endoscopic resection of large colon/stomach/intestinal polyps/lesions, celiac plexus nerve blocks, among others. Dr. Hymel is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and The American Gastroenterology Association.
Education:
- Undergraduate: Nicholls State University
- Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – Shreveport
- Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
- Fellowship: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is a diverse field offering both non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as the maintenance of long term relationships with many of our patients.
Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?
Pancreatobiliary disease and Endoscopic mucosal resection of large intestinal lesions/polyps.
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with family, including dining out, traveling, worshiping.
Awards and Accreditation:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Certifications
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
I love going to Dr. Hymel. He's very professional and you can tell he cares about his parients. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I would recommend his office.
Professional, energetic, engaged, detailed oriented Doctor
Never knew the procedure was even done until it was over. Couldn’t have been easier.
Dr Hymel is very professional and caring. Easy to talk to. His staff are very kind and understanding. Definitely would recommend him.
Dr. Brett Hymel is my Gastro Doctor. I had a life altering event dealing with my digestive system, which changed my life by 180 degrees. There are many choices for Doctors and I just so happened to get assigned Dr. Hymel. Truly, I feel most fortunate to be under his continued care and rely on diagnosis and procedure's performed. I'd like to include, during and after procedures I experienced no pain or complications. Dr. Hymel, in my opinion is a very Experienced Professional.
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