Summary

Dr. Ilana Fortgang treats poor weight gain, failure to thrive, and chronic constipation, and performs laparoscopy and upper GI endoscopy. She has practiced gastroenterology for 30 years and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank.

She completed her residency at Tulane Medical Center in 2004 and her fellowship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007, following medical training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She sees patients in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • 11 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Ilana Fortgang

1315 Jefferson Hwy Fl 2New Orleans, LA 70121

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3.3 
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
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New Orleans , LAMontgomery , ALTallahassee , FLLittle Rock , AR
Med School: John Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ilana Fortgang

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - CHIP
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Ilana Fortgang has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ilana Fortgang has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Ilana Fortgang holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007 and Vanderbilt University in 2007.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tulane Medical Center in 2004 and Tulane University School of Medicine(GME) in 2004.

Internship

Completed their internship at Tulane Univeristy School of Medicine in 2001.

Medical School

Graduated from John Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996 and John Hopkins School of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Ilana Fortgang's NPI number is 1689721573.

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What languages does Ilana Fortgang speak?
Ilana Fortgang speaks English.
Which hospitals is Ilana Fortgang affiliated with?
Ilana Fortgang is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank.

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