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Age Groups Seen
- Children 0-11
- Teens 12-17
- Young Adults 18-21
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Russell Zwiener
Dr. Russell Zwiener is a pediatric gastroenterologist specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Manning Family Children's. He serves as the hospital's Director of Endoscopy and Director of Pediatric Advanced and Therapeutic Endoscopy, where he leads the development of advanced endoscopic services for children throughout the Gulf South.
After earning his medical degree from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Dr. Zwiener completed a general surgery internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then completed his pediatric residency at the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at LSU Health New Orleans and Children's Hospital New Orleans. To further develop his expertise, he completed an additional year of advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Advanced and Therapeutic Endoscopy through Baylor College of Medicine in San Antonio.
Dr. Zwiener is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. While he cares for children with the full spectrum of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders, his clinical expertise is focused on pancreaticobiliary diseases, including acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic disorders, gallbladder disease, and bile duct disorders.
He performs highly specialized minimally invasive procedures, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and is among a small number of pediatric gastroenterologists in the United States with advanced fellowship training to perform these complex procedures in children. His practice receives referrals from across Louisiana, Mississippi, and the broader Gulf South for interventional and therapeutic endoscopy.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Zwiener enjoys spending time with his wife, Jaime, a New Orleans native, and their three daughters. As the father of a child with special needs, he has a deep personal appreciation for the unique challenges faced by these families and is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for children with complex medical needs.
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Locations
- Gastroenterology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
- 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
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- phone: 504.896.9534
- Gastroenterology - Children's Hospital Pediatrics Specialty Care & Outpatient Therapy Covington
- 5025 Keystone Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433
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- phone: 504.896.9534
- fax: 985.302.5365
- Gastroenterology - Ridgelake Health Center
- 2121 Ridgelake Drive, Floor 2, Metairie, LA 70001
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- phone: 504.896.9534
- fax: 504.832.5140
- Children's Hospital Specialty Care - Mississippi
- 45000 East Aloha Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525
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- phone: 504.896.9534
- fax: 504.894.5567
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine, 2019
- Fellowship: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 2018
- Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2015
- Medical Education: St. Matthews University, 2009
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board of Pediatrics
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
58 ratings, 7 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
I had no problem. Just keep up the good work. Thank y'all for your service. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your service. Keep up the good work. I had no problem. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
Dr. Zwiener is absolutely the greatest. He found out what was going on with my kid and has followed him through the whole situation. And he's about to be 19. So we are very, very sad that he won't get to see Dr. Zwiener anymore. But I'm confident that he's definitely still going to keep up with my son. Dr. Zwiener is a one. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
From the check in to check out everyone was so nice and helpful. I felt heard about my concerns and am thankful we are on the right path for my daughter. After advocating for so many years for her health it felt nice to be seen. Thank you Manning Healthcare Team for a pleasurable experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Zwiener and his staff were very informative, listened well. I'm glad we found him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
The staff was very helpful & the Nurses took time to examine my G G Nephew. The Doctor was very helpful in making me understand the problems my GG Nephew was having.The doctor told me what to do to help him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
My grandson has come a long ways and I thank you and your staff for doing such an excellent job in caring for your patients?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr. Zwiener respectfully listened to all my concerns about my daughter's symptoms and then carefully went over all the possible causes and tests that may need to be considered for her continued care. He is awesome!