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Address
9103 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone
225-927-1190Hours
Quick Facts
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
GA, LLC - Baton Rouge, LA - Jefferson Hwy
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GA, LLC - Baton Rouge, LA - Jefferson Hwy
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Gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA
GA, LLC - Baton Rouge Research
9103 Jefferson Highway
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About Douglas Walsh, M.D.
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
I chose GI because it covers a wide variety of diseases and disorders that affect nearly everyone at some point in their lives. This allows me to work with people of all ages and provides both intellectual and technical challenges to improve the lives of my patients.
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
I enjoy managing the full spectrum of GI disorders, from colon cancer screening and prevention, IBS, and GERD, to diseases of the liver and pancreas.
Where did you study?
I received my undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, then went to LSU Medical School in Shreveport, LA. I then completed an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Virginia, followed by a GI Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, part of the Washington University School of Medicine.
What certifications do you hold?
Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
I like to read, take care of my vegetable garden, hunt, and fish. My family enjoys trips to the beach and spending time in the country. Weekends in the fall are all about LSU football.
Do you have any special honors or recognition in your medical career that you would like to share?
Graduated first in class from medical school with a 4.0 average.
Please list your professional affiliations.
American College of Gastroenterology
Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Impedance Test
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Luminal Stent Placement
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Walsh and his staff provided excellent care. They are kind, compassionate, and professional. It is readily apparent how much they care about their patients. I highly recommend Dr. Walsh and the Louisiana Endoscopy Center.
Very respectable and personable doctor. He took the time to explain the process of the procedure and recovery.
Excellent service and Dr explained everything well.
Coming from a family with a bad history of colon cancer my father and two of my uncles were all diagnosed with stage 4 cancer by the age of 57. None of them ever had a colonoscopy done as a preventative measure. Sadly being hardheaded was the cause. Towards the end of my dad's life he told me get screened don't be like them " I'm not getting a tube put up my rear" . I started getting screening at 46 and now go every couple years and have had polyps removed ever time. If your on the fence about getting a colonoscopy don't be. The worst part is the day before prepping and not being able to eat but in comparison it's a small price to pay vs dealing with cancer plus your knocked out it's over before you know it. Dr Walsh is great makes you feel at ease throughout the whole process. Get screened! Rather have a tube put up my rear vs wearing a colostomy bag any day.
The best!
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