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Shobha N. Joshi, MD

Hepatology
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Shobha N. Joshi, MD
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Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Hepatology
Gender
Female

Shobha N. Joshi, MD

Hepatology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

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 Louisiana State University 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.

Education and Training

Medical School

Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
Year Completed: 1970

Internship

Somerset Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1972

Residency

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1973

Earl K. Long Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1974

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Field of Study: Gastroenterology
Year Completed: 1977

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Gastroenterology
Year Completed: 1975

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Gastroenterology

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