Summary

Dr. Ilana Fortgang is a gastroenterologist with three decades of experience treating digestive and nutritional conditions. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency and internship at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Fortgang pursued advanced fellowship training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, which enhanced her expertise in specialized gastroenterology care. She provides care in English to patients throughout her practice.

Dr. Fortgang practices at Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank in New Orleans, Louisiana. She focuses on helping infants and children with feeding challenges, including those who are picky eaters or experiencing failure to thrive. Her clinical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and conducting specialized pathology and immunology tests to diagnose digestive conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fortgang an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Orleans , LALittleton , COMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: John Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ilana Fortgang accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Ilana Fortgang's office located?
Ilana Fortgang's office is located at 1315 Jefferson Hwy Fl 2, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
What languages does Ilana Fortgang speak?
Ilana Fortgang speaks English.
Does Ilana Fortgang accept my insurance?
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