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Address
4224 Houma Boulevard Suite 400
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone
504-208-1540Hours
Closed. Opens Thur at 8 AMQuick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
MGA - Metairie Research
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
MGA - Metairie Research
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 400
Closed. Opens Thur at 8 AM
MGA - Metairie, LA
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
MGA - Metairie, LA
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 400
Closed. Opens Thur at 8 AM
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About Brett Hymel, M.D.
Dr. Brett Hymel is a board certified Gastroenterologist with Metropolitan Gastroenterology/GI Alliance. He performs routine GI procedures such as EGD and colonoscopy, in addition to an array of advanced/therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, liver biopsy, hemorrhoidal banding/ablation, HALO therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus, Stretta treatment for reflux disease, endoscopic resection of large colon/stomach/intestinal polyps/lesions, celiac plexus nerve blocks, among others. Dr. Hymel is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and The American Gastroenterology Association.
Education:
Undergraduate: Nicholls State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – Shreveport
Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is a diverse field offering both non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as the maintenance of long term relationships with many of our patients.
Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?
Pancreatobiliary disease and Endoscopic mucosal resection of large intestinal lesions/polyps.
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with family, including dining out, traveling, worshiping.
Awards and Accreditation:
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Certifications
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Professional Affiliations
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Stomach Cancer
- Submucosal Lesions
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Cholangioscopy (SpyGlass®)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Impedance Test
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Luminal Stent Placement
- Pancreatoscopy
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
I’m so glad to have Dr. Hymel take care of me. I had my gallbladder taken out about 34 years ago and bathroom problems gave me the best medicine ever. Everything works great now ❤️
Dr. Hymel was very informative and took his time explaining everything.
Dr Hymel is skilled and kind, and put me at ease. I made a great choice entrusting my health and my life with him.
Had a great visit.
Wonderful office and Doctor.
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Total Reviews
4.9
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