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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD
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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shreveport, LA.

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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shreveport, LA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center, WK Bossier Health Center, Highland Medical Center and Minden Medical Center. Dr. Rimmer has experience treating conditions like Reflux Esophagitis, Nausea and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rimmer received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rimmer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
Constipation
Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
Constipation
Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Fecal Impaction Removal
Impedance Testing
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8383 Millicent Way Ste B, Shreveport, LA 71115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121
  2. 2 Office
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 380, Bossier City, LA 71111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121
  3. 3 Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C
    3217 Mabel St, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rimmer
4.1
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Dec 15, 2023
The recommendations in treatment of digestive issues were followed and my eating/gas symptoms have improved. I would recommend Dr. Rimmer to anyone who is having problems with a hiatal hernia that creates an overproduction of stomach acid.
— Dec 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University Ark
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scott and White Hosp/Tex A&M
Fellowship Hospital
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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 Rimmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rimmer's profile.

Dr. Rimmer frequently treats the following conditions: Reflux Esophagitis, Nausea and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center, WK Bossier Health Center, Highland Medical Center and Minden Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis-Knighton Medical Center

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

  • WK Bossier Health Center

    2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA

  • Highland Medical Center

    1453 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop, Shreveport, LA

  • Minden Medical Center

    1 Medical Plaza Pl, Minden, LA