Our Staff

Albert Hart, IV, MBA, RN, CPHQ, CCP-P, CGCS

CEO

Bert Hart is responsible for the overall operations and strategic planning of Gastroenterology Associates and Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc. Bert brings a variety of health care experience to Digestive Health Center of Louisiana from clinical and corporate settings in large inpatient facility delivery systems to Third Party Administrator (TPA) medical management administration.

Graduate of the University of Phoenix , Loyola University-New Orleans and OLOL School of Nursing
Joined Gastroenterology Associates/LEC, Inc. in July, 1998
Currently Board certified in Healthcare Quality, Physician Practice Compliance and GI Coding
Charter Board Member of DHFL
Current membership in SGNA, ANA, MGMA and Sigma Theta Tau

Prunie Gremillion, BSN, RN, CGRN, CPC, CGCS

OPERATIONS OFFICER

Prunie is an Operations Officer for Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. She is responsible for the day to day operations of the Imaging Center and Histology Lab. She was the first nurse certified in Gastroenterology Nursing in the State of Louisiana. Prunie is a certified coder and takes an active role in ICD-9 and CPT coding within the organization. Prunie is past officer of the Louisiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.

Graduated from USL College of Nursing 1970
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1978
Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing since 1986
Certified Professional Coder since 2002
Member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders
Recipient of the Gabriel Schindler Award for Excellence in GI Nursing 2002
Charter member of the Digestive Health Foundation of Louisiana

Tammy Gremillion, BS, RN, CGRN, CGCS

DIRECTOR OF ENDOSCOPY SEVICES

As director of Endoscopy Services for Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc., Tammy is responsible for coordinating the daily activities, as well as the nursing & medical staff schedules of the center. She assists and works closely with the other management team members to maintain the standards of patient care. Tammy is a past officer of the Louisiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses.

Louisiana State University , Bachelor of Science, 1986
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1990
Graduate of Baton Rouge General School of Nursing 1995
Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing since 1999
Member of Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates
Board Member of Digestive Health Foundation of Louisiana

Laura Boothby, BSN, RN, CGRN

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Laura manages the Clinical Areas of Gastroenterology Associates. She is responsible for the overall coordination of the Nursing Staff, Infusion and Laboratory Services and Research Division.

Graduated Bachelor Science, Nursing USL, 1983
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2002
Member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

Darla Chriss

OFFICE MANAGER

Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1988 Darla manages the admission, reception and business functions of Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. Darla's responsibilities also include coordination of the Medical Records. Darla is directly responsible for the non-medical supply procurement and general physical plant management.

DeWanna Babin, PHR

HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR

DeWanna coordinates the human resource functions of the organization. DeWanna is responsible for all processes related to the recruitment, employment and staff development processes. DeWanna is also responsible for the benefit coordination and administration for the employee group of Gastroenterology Associates / Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc.

Certified Professional in Human Resources
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2002
Completion of University of Phoenix Human Resource Management Program
Member of Society for Human Resource Management
Member of the Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management

Jan Wampold

CREDENTIALING COORDINATOR

Jan coordinates all processes relating to hospital and payer physician and mid-level practitioner credentialing. These responsibilities include maintaining current licensure and certification information on the physicians and practitioners. Jan also coordinates the medical-legal processes and schedules all necessary physicians CME. Jan also coordinates the travel and lodging accommodations for the physician group.

Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1990
Active member of BRMGMA and MGMA

Michael Smith

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / SUPPORT

Michael is responsible for all data management and integrity at Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. He is also responsible for maintenance of VOIP Network, security formats and processes within the organization.

Graduated from Baton Rouge School of Computers in 1990
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in September, 2003
12 years experience in software training, data integrity management, computer/network repair

Theresa LeVert, RN, CCP

CQI COORDINATOR / PRIVACY OFFICER

Theresa coordinates all protected health information (PHI) releases in accordance with HIPAA and state guidelines. She facilitates all process improvement committees. Theresa aggregates and analyzes data collected through the PI/QI process and assist with development of process improvement plans. She instructs staff in CPR, HIPAA, safety programs, and other continuing education in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

Attended LSU
Graduate of Baton Rouge General School of Nursing 1987
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2000
Certified Compliance Professional
Member of American Medical Students Association
Certified BLS Instructor
Member of Safety Council of Baton Rouge

Janet Holder, RN

INSURANCE/BILLING MANAGER

Janet is responsible for the Insurance and Billing Department of Digestive Health Center of Louisiana . This includes over site of posting of all charges and money received, filing of Insurance claims, follow-up on unpaid claims, and billing to individuals.

Graduate of Druid City Hospital School Of Nursing, Tuscaloosa , Alabama , 1975