Shobha Joshi, MD

Dr. Shobha Joshi received her medical degree from the University of Bombay in India. After completing her internal medicine training at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and LSU Affiliated Program, she performed her clinical and research gastroenterology fellowship at Tulane University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Joshi was an Associate Professor of Medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine. During this time, she took care of liver transplant patients and general hepatology patients in addition to performing basic research. She was involved in the development of a hepatitis B drug and has participated in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of hepatitis B, C, and encephalopathy.

Since moving to New Orleans, Dr. Joshi continued her clinical and research work at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic. In 2008, Dr. Joshi joined Ochsner Clinic Foundation as Director of Hepatology Research and Transplant Hepatologist.

Medical Education

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College

Internship

Somerset Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

Earl K Long Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Field of Study: Gastroenterology

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Gastroenterology

August 2023

Excellent

Dr. Joshi is always willing to listen to any concerns and questions I have and provides clear answers.

June 2023

I would highly recommend Dr. Joshi to any family members and friends. She was excellent, very pleased!!!

April 2023

Patient, kind, thoughtful, listening to what questions and concerns ; took time , not in a rush

January 2023

Very best doctor.

Dr. Joshi is an excellent, caring and professional doctor. She cares about her patients and is very thorough. I am more than satisfied and very grateful to have her as my doctor.

I already recommend her to may daughter.

December 2022

Learned more about my condition from Dr. Joshi than any other specialist. It was a total education.

October 2022

Probably the best physician I’ve ever been to. Listens, highly informative, and explains things concisely. Ochsner is so fortunate to have a physician of this caliber in their system.

Our Response:
We're glad to hear it! We certainly aim to be the best! We really appreciate your review, thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider!

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We LOVE Dr. JOSHI. In out experience, she is a wonderful doctor. She knows her stuff, and explains anything you don't understand. We lucked up with her. She has saved my husband's life. Very intelligent woman.

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!

Dr Shobha was very thruell she doesn't candy cover what she needs to tell you! No waiting once I had my bp weight ! She was already in the office waiting on me! I felt very comfortable talking with her! Thank you Dr Shobha

Our Response:
We appreciate the review. Compassion, expertise, and ensuring quality outcomes are core principles of our patient care philosophy. We'll make sure that your great feedback reaches our team. Thank you.

August 2022

Dr Joshi helped save my life. She cares for her patients and is a great doctor.

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

July 2022

Good. Visit with Dr Joshi !!

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

My wife Eve Creighton had some of the best care from her. She did anything she could for my wife. I am forever grateful to her and for her. Thank you Dr. Josi for everything she passed away in one of the best hospitals. Dr.Josi we love you and Thank You . Sincerely Steve Creighton

Our Response:
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best!

March 2022

She is a wonderful doctor very caring and takes her time and answers every question you ask I really appreciate her as a doctor 😇

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

February 2022

Dr Joshi is the best doctor anybody could ever ask for. She is a very hard worker, she is the very best Doctor for your liver. PS Thank you Dr Joshi

November 2021

My meeting wi the Dr Joshi was great. She went over my test results thoroughly she made changes to my medication and explained why. She answered my questions And concerns. I was very satisfied with my visit

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

September 2021

The doctor was very helpful she took her time and explained everything very well to me that I had questions about

Our Response:
Thank you so much for this five-star review! We are thrilled to see we provided you with top-notch care.

August 2021

She was great!! She explained everything to me in great detail how a Doctor has to be! We need more Doctors like her!!! I definitely recommended it!!!

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure they reach our team. Best wishes!

June 2021

Always extensive and informative

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