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Arnab Ray, MD, Gastroenterology, New Orleans, LA

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Gastroenterology New Orleans, LA

Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Gastroenterology at Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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  • Office

    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Phone+1 504-842-4015
    Fax+1 504-842-0098

Summary

  • Dr. Arnab Ray is a gastroenterologist based in New Orleans, LA, specializing in gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Ray has served as an attending physician at Ochsner Medical Center since 2012 and previously at Digestive Healthcare of Georgia Endoscopy Center. His expertise includes general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux, Recurrent C. difficile infection, esophageal disease, and celiac disease. He has contributed to multiple publications in reputable journals and conducted clinical trials focused on microbiota restoration therapy for recurrent Clostridioides Difficile-associated diarrhea. Dr. Ray received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from the American College of Gastroenterology in 2013.

Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2007 - 2010
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 2004
  • Rice University
    Rice UniversityBA, Biochemistry and History, 1996 - 2000
  • Benjamin Franklin High School
    Benjamin Franklin High SchoolHigh School, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Governor’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Research - Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in Immmunocompromised Patients American College of Gastroenterology, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Overview of the Management of Clostridium difficile infections  
    Ray, A, Garcia Diaz, J Rivera Rivera, K, Infectious Disease Special Edition, Gastroenterology Special Edition, 2014
  • Histoplasmosis presenting as a hypopharyngeal mass in an immune compromised host  
    Ray, A. Gahunia, M., Practical Gastroenterology, 10/2010
  • HSV-1 Migration in Latently Infected and Naïve Rabbits Following Penetrating Keratoplasty  
    Zheng, Marquart, Loutsch, Shah, Sainz, Ray, O’ Callaghan, Kaufman, Hill, Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci, 10/1/1999

Abstracts/Posters

  • Results of the Phase 2 Punch CD Safety Study of RBX2660 (microbiota suspension) for Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infection
    Dubberke, Orenstein, Mullane, Hardi, Ray, Sobcinski, ECCMID, Denmark, 4/1/2015
  • RBX2660 (microbiota suspension) for Recurrent C. difficile Infection: Lessons Learned from the PUNCH CD Study
    Ray, Hardi, Ramesh, Sobcinski, ACG 2014, Philadelphia, 10/1/2014
  • RBX2660 (microbiota suspension) for Recurrent C. difficile Infection: 60-Day Interim Analysis of the PUNCH CD Phase 2 Safety Study
    Ramesh, Misra, Ray, Smith, Sobcinski, ACG, Philadelphia, 10/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Achalasia Management - Endoscopic Dilation/Botox is the Way to Go” “Pathologic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Chronic Medical Therapy is OK” 
    Pharyngoesophageal Dysfunction and Gastroesophageal Reflux Symposium. CME Conference - 9/2014
  • Celiac Disease 
    Hello Health Television Show - 12/2013
  • Making Sense of Probiotics 
    Ochsner Resident and Fellow Conference - 4/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Your Comprehensive Guide to Colon Cancer
    Your Comprehensive Guide to Colon CancerJuly 14th, 2021
  • ‘Class of the First Oath’ Addresses Health Care Disparities, Social Justice Issues
    ‘Class of the First Oath’ Addresses Health Care Disparities, Social Justice IssuesSeptember 23rd, 2020
  • ‘Foundational Knowledge’: School of Medicine Reflects on Anti-Racist Curriculum Changes
    ‘Foundational Knowledge’: School of Medicine Reflects on Anti-Racist Curriculum ChangesJuly 15th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Mild to Moderate Ulcerative ColitisOchsner Translational Medicine Research Initiative2014–Present

Professional Memberships