MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

The gastroenterologists and staff at MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the greater New Orleans community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.

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For Your Visit

Our New Orleans gastroenterologists and staff at MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater New Orleans area.

Patient Forms

At MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your surgery, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.

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Insurance and Billing

MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.

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4.9 /5

2,330 Reviews

May 26, 2026

Google • MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

I was seen right away. Dr Guider thoroughly explained what might be happening with my issue. I booked a time for a procedure which happened within a reasonable timeline. The nurses during the procedure were thorough. The procedure was quick with Dr Guider explaining what she found. I was pleased. Everything went according to plan.

Procedure started a little late, but as usual Dr Lily was wonderful. Everything went great, no polyps. My trust in Dr Lily is undeniable.. Thank you

May 25, 2026

Google • MGA Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center Metairie

Staff very efficient and caring

Dr. Awtrey is the absolute best!

May 24, 2026

My visit for my colonoscopy went smoothly I was in and out of the procedure in no time. The staff was professional and kind.

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