Biography

Dr. Donnesha Clayton is a gastroenterologist practicing at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University. She then earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. After obtaining her medical degree, Dr. Clayton completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She then went on to complete her gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Clayton has been involved in several leadership positions throughout her academic career, and she hopes to continue to expand her leadership roles at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Clayton is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and spending time with family.

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Aetna

Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
Aetna Choice POS
Aetna Open Choice

AmeriHealth

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana

American Health

American Health Advantage of Louisiana

Amerigroup

Healthy Blue

Blue Cross Blue Shield

BCBS (Out-of-State)
BCBS Community Blue
BCBS Federal Basic
BCBS Federal Standard
BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
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BCBS of LA PPO
BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
BCBS of Louisiana HMO
BCBS of MS State Employees
BCBS of Mississippi
Blue Advantage (BCBS)
Blue Connect
Blue Saver PPO
Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA

Christus Health

Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
Cigna Open Access Plus
Cigna PPO

Humana

Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
Humana Healthy Horizons
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Select Partner

LA Healthcare

Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Magnolia

Magnolia Healthcare

Medicare

Original Medicare

Peoples Health

Peoples Health Choices
Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)

Tricare

Tricare Prime West
Tricare Select West

United Medical Resources (UMR)

United Medical Resources (UMR)

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

Surest (formerly Bind)
UMR Select Plus Tiered
UnitedHealthcare Choice
UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealthcare Heritage
UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered

WebTPA

LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 2013

Residency

Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 2016

Fellowship

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Completed: 2020

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Featured Media

Colon Cancer Screenings with Donnesha Clayton, MD

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