James W Smith, MD

Dr. James Smith is a gastroenterologist with 45 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his internship and residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte Memorial. Dr. Smith furthered his training with a fellowship at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1986, deepening his expertise in gastroenterology. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Smith practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating Crohn's disease, bowel obstructions, and colon polyps. He performs various procedures including home infusion therapy and works with sedation techniques for patient comfort during treatments. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.