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Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD
4.6 (37 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD
4.6 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Va Medical Center|Washington U/b Jh/slch Conc.They currently practice at Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Walsh received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Walsh is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pernicious Anemia
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates
    9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walsh
4.6
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 28, 2023
Dr. Walsh has been my doctor for over 19 years. He’s very nice, considerate, listens, and gives advice. Overall, he was one of the best doctors you’ll ever meet!
— Feb 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Va Medical Center|Washington U/b Jh/slch Conc
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Walsh communicate via email?
3 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Walsh offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
5 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Walsh offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Walsh have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Walsh offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Walsh offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walsh's profile.

Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Walsh, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA