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Specialty Clinics
All of our GI doctors have had extensive training in the field of gastroenterology and can treat most diseases and disorders of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas.
Specialty Clinics
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates have established Specialty Clinics across the New Orleans area in an effort to provide our patients with convenient, regular access to a variety of area medical specialists. Our patients benefit from highly-trained GI specialists and the latest advancements in screening and therapeutics for the best possible outcomes. Patient care is compassionate, personal, and timely. We do everything possible to meet your appointment and scheduling needs, answer your questions, provide patient education, and direct you to other health care resources.
Clinics Provide Every Patient With:
- A complete all-encompassing review of medical records prior to the initial consultation to assure an efficient, cost-effective visit.
- Coordinated clinic care in which any additional tests are scheduled on the day of consultation whenever possible.
- Complete consultation and information sharing with the primary care/referring physician.
- Reports to the referring physician, usually within hours of the visit.
- Comprehensive educational materials.
- An opportunity to meet with a dietitian to discuss concerns or special needs.
Hepatology
Conditions Treated: Viral hepatitis B and C, chronic active hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, benign and malignant liver tumors, cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder disease.
Location: Metairie Office
Physicians: Dr. Marino, Dr. Catinis
Appointments: (504) 456-8020
GI Oncology
Detection and Treatment of: Cancers of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and rectum.
Location: Westbank Office
Physician: Dr. Reiss
Appointments: (504) 349-6423
Women's Clinic
Female physician and all-female staff. Click here to learn more.
Comprehensive, Collaborative Care by and for Women: Celiac disease, colorectal cancer, constipation, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hepatitis and other liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), swallowing disorders and gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy.
Location: Uptown Office
Physician: Dr. Lemann
Appointments: (504) 896-8670
Anorectal
Conditions Treated: Anorectal function testing, evaluation of constipation and fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids.
Location: All offices
Physicians: Dr. Wegmann, Dr. Awtrey, Dr. Reddy
Appointments: (504) 456-8020, (504) 456-8670, (504) 349-6401
Heartburn, Acid Reflux and GERD
Conditions Treated: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Latest modalities for diagnosis and treatment: Bravo, Barrett’s ablation, Stretta
Location: Westbank Office
Physician: Dr. Pollack
Appointments: (504) 349-6401
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions Treated: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Location: Metairie Office
Physician: Dr. Brenner
Appointments: (504) 456-8020