Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant received his medical degree from Mumbai, India in 2003. He went on to complete his internship and residency at T N Medical College. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship, followed by a transplant hepatology fellowship, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He is associate professor of gastroenterology and director of hepatology for LSU Health. Dr. Samant is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been practicing medicine since 2008. Dr. Samant performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures including endoscopies and colonoscopies. He has a special clinical interest in hepatocellular carcinoma, device technology and transplant solutions.

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Medical Education

Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College
Field of Study: medicine, surgery, OBGYN, Paeds

Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College (Navi Mumbai)

Internship

Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College
Field of Study: Medicine

University of Mumbai

Residency

Topiwala National Medical College Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

P D Hinduja Hospital and MRC
Field of Study: Gastroenterology

University of Nebraska
Field of Study: Transplant Hepatology

Louisiana Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

February 2024

Dr. Samant explained everything In detail. Answered all my questions, some even before I could finish my sentence. He is an excellent doctor!

January 2024

The best

Dr. Samant is the best!!!

Dr Samant might be the Best Medical Professional of Oschner . He went through every facet of medical care concerning my problem from my medical history -medication-former tests - prognoses- to timeline for future tests Diet and exercise were also addressed . This doctor exemplifies every thing that a professional in his field should be . I feel fortunate that I am under his care,

December 2023

I would definitely refer Dr. Hrishikesh to anyone that had the same situation he is very professional he's passionate about what he does he's knowledgeable and he really enjoys it and that's a plus

October 2023

First time I saw this Dr and he immediately put me at ease would definitely see him again

September 2023

Dr. Samant is excellent.

Very Good

August 2023

Good

April 2023

Better than the best

April 2022

Short, quick appointment.

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March 2022

All of the staff and Dr. Samantha were very professional, nice, and helpful. We were seen on time, we’re given a chance to have all of our questions answered. It was a very positive experience, and we really like the ability to communicate with our doctor and his staff through the pt portal message center. Love the ability to see lab/test results, along with summary of visits and doctor’s notes in the portal. Thank y’all for the positive experience 😊👍

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Very thorough.

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The doctor’s explanation of procedures to assure my health was well delivered with understanding. We both agreed on what treatment would be best for me at this time.

Dr. Samant is compassionate and thorough in charting the course toward diagnosis. I am grateful to feel encouraged, educated and supported by him as my physician.

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.

February 2022

Very nice and explained everything

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Thanks for taking the time to leave us a compliment! Glad to hear you had a great experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a great day!

Dr Samant is an excellent clinician with great insight and knowledge of complex medical conditions. He along with his colleagues and outstanding team members with the Oschners Hepatology Clinic provide amazing patient care!

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

December 2021

The doctor takes care to order the exact test that you need. He takes care of you thoroughly and he treats you the way you wanted to be treated with respect.

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We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

November 2021

As a first time patient and very nervous i didn't know what to expect. Dr. Samant explained everything in detail and made sure that I understood before I left his office. The whole staff was very nice and helpful.

August 2021

Such a nice professional experience!

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April 2024

Great physician. Very professional and thoughtful. Staff is very courteous. My mom got second life by liver transplant

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