Dr. Tamer Acikalin, MD

Dr. Tamer Acikalin is an internal medicine physician who specializes in gastroenterology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He completed his medical education at Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and continued his training with a residency at Shadyside Hospital. With 56 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Acikalin has developed extensive knowledge in both primary care and digestive health conditions. He is fluent in English and Vietnamese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Acikalin practices at West Jefferson Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Marrero and the greater New Orleans area, including Terrytown and Gretna, Louisiana. His dual expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical needs. Patients consistently rate their experiences highly, giving him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.