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George E. Catinis, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Dr. George Catinis was born in Damascus, Syria, and received his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in 1989. He performed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at LSU from 1995 to 1997. He then completed training in transplant hepatology and biliary endoscopy at LSU from 1997 to 1998.
Dr. Catinis held the position of Medical Director of the Liver Transplantation Program at LSU from 1998 to 2000, where he taught and supervised physicians in training. He is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and held memberships in other medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians and American Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Catinis is currently Medical Director of the New Orleans Research Institute and has been involved in clinical research for over fifteen years.
Dr. Catinis has authored and coauthored numerous articles in the field of gastroenterology and has received multiple awards for his work from various medical societies. He was recognized as a professional with outstanding abilities and featured in the “Best Doctors” issue of New Orleans Magazine.
Dr. Catinis is an avid athlete, marathon runner, and triathlete IronMan finisher. He is fluent in Greek, Arabic, and French.
Dr. Catinis practices at the Metairie office of Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates.
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Dr Catinis displays professionalism, kindness, empathy, good advice, listens and answers what he can at the time. He and his staff are very nice, helpful, knowledgeable and polite. I would suggest their practice to all!!
Staff members were polite and efficient. Dr. Catinas was thorough and took the time to answer all my questions.
I am glad I was referred to Dr. Catinis by a friend when I moved to New Orleans. He is pleasant, extremely knowledgeable and listens patiently to your concerns.
He is very thorough and really listens to you. He really saved my life by following through my issues. He found a slow growing cancer that could have gone undetected and got it resolved. Excellent doctor.
Excellent physician, extremely knowledgeable and very thorough. Highly recommend!
Dr. Catinis is very thorough and explains things so that someone can understand what is needed to treat the matter at hand. He has a good bedside manner as well, which is important when dealing with the sick.
I love how Dr George Catinis find solutions to your problem. He speaks to you in a manner that is very professional. I'm very glad that my sister told me about him. Plus he explains things in a way that you can understand.
I started seeing Dr. Catinis a few years ago. There were issues with my liver. Dr. Catinis is the greatest. He’s very pleasant & easy to talk to. He talks to you & not at you. He listens to you. I would highly recommend Dr. Catinis.
I have been a patient with Dr Catinis for many years. He is very kind and considerate. I always trust his diagnosis.
Front desk quick, efficient, respectful, and courteous. Doc was relatively on time, spend sufficient time, answered all questions, was professional and left me with a sense of confidence.
Very pleasant and friendly employee ... gave me all the information I needed to know for my procedure .
When you consider what physically is a part of Dr. Catinis treatment & evaluations I would have to say that He and His staff were wonderful to deal with and my experience was 5+ stars. I would highly recommend Dr. Catinis to anyone...
Dr Catinis is a good doctor. He is very thorough and responsive when needed
It was as easy as a colonoscopy could be!!! The Suflave is nasty, however!!! Dr Catinis is terrific!
Doctor is friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr. catinis is such an excellent Doctor I could go on and on about his attributes…I would recommend him to everyone. I am so blessed and feel grateful for having him take care of me . I was so impressed by the procedure clinic it could not have gone any better from beginning to end…
The whole team makes you know how much they care. Dr CATINIS is the best he listens and cares about you. So proud to have this team taking care of me.
The staff was very helpful to me and the doctor always is!
Quick appointment, short time in waiting room, D r. Catinis and staff very kind helpful and show concern
Dr. Catinis’ skills and knowledge have given me back my life. Meals have been a dreaded activity for some time. Dr. Catinis has changed all of that for me. I am finally able to enjoy a vast variety of food again. I highly recommend Dr. Catinis if you are having any type of gastro problem. Get your life back.