Benjamin K. Simpson, MD

Austin C. Thomas, MD, specializes in gastroenterology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for conditions affecting the digestive system, including the bile ducts, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon and rectum. They treat patients for ulcers, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, gallstones, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatic conditions, small bowel disease and swallowing problems.

Dr. Klibert received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. Following this, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. x000D Dr. Klibert is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 2019. Dr. Klibert's expertise is in primary care and internal medicine.

Zeeshan M. Akhtar, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Health. They are trained to treat every part of the body using advanced, personal care, including arm and shoulder care, spine care, concussion management, foot and ankle care, hand and wrist surgery, hip replacement, shoulder replacement and outpatient joint replacement.