Summary

Dr. Richard Awtrey is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Awtrey speaks English and provides comprehensive care for patients with various gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Awtrey is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout New Orleans, Metairie, and Marrero, Louisiana, as well as Ocean Springs and Pascagoula, Mississippi. He focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and other diagnostic procedures to help patients maintain optimal digestive health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 15 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Awtrey has 15 locations

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 700New Orleans, LA 70115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ochsner Health Center Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

2820 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

MGA GI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center

1111 Medical Center Blvd # 460Marrero, LA 70072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Regional Digestive Specialists

4511 Hospital StPascagoula, MS 39581

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520Metairie, LA 70006
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ocean Springs Surgical And Endoscopy Center

3301 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564
Mon5:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue5:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed5:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu5:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri5:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Uptown Office and Endoscopy

2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720New Orleans, LA 70115

West Jefferson Medical Center

1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072

Touro Infirmary

1401 Foucher StNew Orleans, LA 70115

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

Ochsner Medical Center West Bank

2500 Belle Chasse HwyTerrytown, LA 70056

Ochsner Baptist Medical Center

2700 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S450Marrero, LA 70072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tddc Metropolitan Gastroenterology

4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400Metairie, LA 70006
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 4200MARRERO, LA 70072
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMontgomery , ALLittleton , COSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Louisiana State University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Awtrey

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Gateway Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Awtrey has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Awtrey has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

Louisiana State University

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