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Dr. Ilana S. Fortgang M.D., Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Ilana S. Fortgang M.D.

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

3/5(32)
1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD. MARRERO LA, 70072
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3/5

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Dr. Ilana Fortgang is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Fortgang specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1996

Provider Details

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Dr. Ilana S. Fortgang M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1430 Tulane Ave

1430 Tulane Ave -
New Orleans, LA 70112
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New patients: 504-988-2300
Fax: 504-988-8886

1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD. -
MARRERO, LA 70072
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New patients: 504-349-6401
Fax: 504-349-6444

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Dr. Ilana S. Fortgang M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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