Ochsner Gastroenterology Specialists
Gastroenterology • Baton Rouge, LA • Multiple locations including Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville, Ochsner Heart and Vascular Health Center - Hammond locations
About
Ochsner Gastroenterology Specialists provides digestive care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with locations at Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, and Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville. The clinic offers gastroenterology services including treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease at the dedicated Ochsner Liver Center, and endoscopic procedures. Board-certified gastroenterologists and a care team including endoscopists, nutritionists, and specialists provide inpatient and outpatient services for conditions ranging from acid reflux to liver cancer.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal; Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge; Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville
Phone
225-761-5200
patientadvocate@ochsner.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
MyOchsner virtual visits available for digestive care
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Accepts all major insurances
Languages Spoken
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News (Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge) - Patient Experience: 5 / 5 (49 reviews; patients recommend)
- Healthgrades (Megan Schmitt, PA-C): 5.0 star rating (2 reviews)
- Ochsner Health (Gastroenterology service page): 4.8 out of 5 (2,952 ratings; 582 comments)
- Vitals (Dr. Benton Oubre): 3.9 out of 5 (Not provided in snippet)
- WebMD (Dr. Angela Nusloch): 4.0 (Not provided in snippet)
Patients praise
- Clinicians/listeners who take time, listen attentively, and answer questions
- Clear explanations of conditions and procedures; thorough approach
- Supportive/caring demeanor and respectful treatment
- High likelihood of recommending and good overall patient satisfaction
Common complaints
- Some dissatisfaction with wait times (slightly longer than expected)
- Billing/financial concerns and extra days/extra office visits being billed
- Difficulty getting timely appointments for procedures
- A separate complaint about being denied a requested stool analysis
- Mixed feedback about whether visits sometimes feel rushed (some patients report not rushed, one notes being in a hurry)
"“I have been under the care of Dr. Oubre for several years. He and his staff are excellent.”"
— Vitals – Dr. Benton Oubre review snippet"“He is very thorough and answers all of your questions… takes his time with his patients.”"
— WebMD – Dr. Benton Oubre review snippet"“Thank her for encouragement and advise… she is great health provider. Kudos”"
— Healthgrades – Megan Schmitt, PA-C written review snippetSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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