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Vernon J. Carriere Jr., M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Vernon J. Carriere Jr., M.D.
Dr. Carriere, Jr., was born in New Orleans. He graduated from Jesuit High school then attended Louisiana State University where he graduated summa cum laude. He has received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School of New Orleans. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Carriere is currently an active member in the American College of Gastroenterology, Jefferson Parish Medical Society, American Gastroenterology Association and American Society for Gastroenterology Endoscopy. He regularly attends national meetings and seminars on the latest advances in the field of gastroenterology.
Dr. Carriere is active staff at East Jefferson General Hospital.
He lives in Metairie, LA with his wife and three sons.
Locations
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates: Metairie Endoscopy
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-456-8020
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates: Metairie Endoscopy
4228 Houma Boulevard
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-885-3345
Reviews
Dr. Carriere jr. Was polite, concerned about me. I was seen quickly.. he took his time with me.. he has a great " bed side manor". I'm glad my PCP referred me to him ... Been seeing him for round years now...I'm very pleased with him and his staff.. job well done!!!!
Excellent experience for colonoscopy..from arrival to recovery...
Dr. Carriere Jr. was very nice and to the point which I like!
Great Dr and staff. Highly recommend.
Thank you for the outstanding care that I received.
Vernon Carriere Jr is a great doctor. I have been a patient with him since 2013 along with David Silvers going through UC. Now with esophagus condition, he listens to you, there if needed.
Thank you for the outstanding care that I received.
Warm and comfortable. I appreciate the concern exhibited by the staff.
MY VISIT WITH DR. CARRIERE WAS WONDERFUL HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING TO YOU BEFORE THE PROCEDURE IS DONE , HE'S A VERY NICE AND CARING DOCTOR.
Warm and comfortable. I appreciate the concern exhibited by the staff.
It was my first time in this office, and the experience was great, no long waiting time, and the Docter and staff were really kind and helpful and made me feel comfortable being here.
This was my first visit to this facility. Dr Carriere and the staff were very nice and welcoming.
MY VISIT WITH DR. CARRIERE WAS WONDERFUL HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING TO YOU BEFORE THE PROCEDURE IS DONE , HE'S A VERY NICE CARING DOCTOR.
MY VISIT WITH DR. CARRIERE WAS WONDERFUL HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING TO YOU BEFORE THE PROCEDURE IS DONE , HE'S A VERY NICE CARING DOCTOR.
Very nice staff. Quick and efficient service.
Excellent, friendly, and professional staff. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with my first procedure.
My experience with Dr. Carriere was very good, the staff and hisself is very knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate how he listened to me about my concerns.
Thank you for the outstanding care that I received.
A colonoscopy is never fun but Dr. Carrier's office made it very simple and quick. Thanks!
My colonoscopy procedure was an extremely satisfying experience. I'm grateful for the splendid care that I was shown. Thank you for professionalism.