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Dr. James Balart, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. James Balart, MD
4.9 (128 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. James Balart, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. James Balart, MD
4.9 (128 Ratings)
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Dr. James Balart, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Balart, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. James Balart, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Alabama-Birmingham. They currently practice at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Balart received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 128 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Balart accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Enter a condition or procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
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
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Sterling
  • United Healthcare
  • Veteran Health Services

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balart
4.9
Based on 128 Reviews
5 Stars (124)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
May 01, 2024
Great bedside manner. Thorough and detailed explanations that are easy to understand.
— May 01, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama-Birmingham
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Alabama-Birmingham
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Balart communicate via email?
8 users said yes.
Yes
(8)
No
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Does Dr. Balart offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
6 users said yes.
Yes
(6)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Balart offer an online patient portal?
8 users said yes.
Yes
(8)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Balart have free onsite parking?
11 users said yes.
Yes
(11)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Balart offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
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(0)
No
(3)
Does Dr. Balart offer evening visits?
1 user said yes.
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(1)
No
(3)
Does Dr. Balart specialize in working with children or adolescents?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Balart, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balart's profile.

Dr. James Balart, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA