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Ryan W. Himes, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Ryan W. Himes, MD
Senior Lecturer of Pediatrics at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
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Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Hepatology
Gender
Male

Ryan W. Himes, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1315 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
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1016 Coolidge Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
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15190 Community Road, Suite 200
Gulfport, MS 39503
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1315 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
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Biography

Ryan Himes, MD, specializes in pediatric hepatology and liver transplant medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Himes joined Ochsner in 2019, after more than a decade at one of the nation's largest pediatric liver transplant programs. Dr. Himes was drawn to Ochsner by the opportunity to develop a comprehensive regional program to care for children with liver disease. His clinical interests include biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and other rare causes of liver disease. He co-directs Ochsner's Wilson Disease Association Center of Excellence and their Alpha-1 Foundation Clinical Resource Center. His division participates in a number of studies and clinical trials which allow children across the Gulf South the ability to access cutting-edge therapies and state-of-the-art treatment protocols. Dr. Himes serves as Section Head, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition; Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplantation; and Associate System Chair, Pediatric Subspecialties.

Education and Training

Medical School

American University of the Caribbean Sch of Med.
Year Completed: 2003

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Field of Study: medicine
Year Completed: 2003

Residency

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatric Residency
Year Completed: 2006

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Field of Study: Pediatrics
Year Completed: 2006

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine
Field of Study: Pediatric GI, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year Completed: 2009

Baylor College of Medicine
Field of Study: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Heapatology, & Nutrition Fellowship
Year Completed: 2009

Certifications

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Featured Media

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Featured Blogs

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