Summary

Dr. Leela Nayak is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive digestive health care while also managing broader internal medicine concerns.

Dr. Nayak practices at the New Orleans VA Medical Center and maintains hospital affiliations with John Cochran VA Medical Center. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopies, and kidney transplant biopsies to help diagnose and treat various digestive and internal medicine conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 18 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

New Orleans Va Medical Center

2400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70119

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18 Years of Experience
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New Orleans , LATallahassee , FLLittle Rock , ARLittleton , CO
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leela Nayak

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leela Nayak has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leela Nayak has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Nayak's NPI number is 1265607618.

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