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Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD
3.5 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lafayette, LA.
Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD
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Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lafayette, LA and has 52 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Gastroenterology Clinic Of Acadiana and are affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital. Dr. Abshire has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abshire received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abshire is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophagitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophagitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Care Management
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastritis
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Fever
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Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Splenomegaly
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nail Infection
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Throat Pain
Ulcer
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
  • Verity Healthnet POS

Locations

  1. 1 Jacob R. Karr MD LLC
    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, Lafayette, LA 70503

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abshire
3.5
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (10)

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Jan 14, 2021
Treatment for 35 years. Always very courteous. Extremely knowledgeable. I refer every one who asks me to him. Had seen another doctor previously and not satisfied. He’s the Best.
Elizabeth Dugal — Jan 14, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • We believe in delivering the highest quality care, for the best possible treatment of our patients. We aim to combine state of the art medicine, with an environment of respect and compassion.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Lafayette, LA and has over 51 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1972. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Charity Hosp-Tulane University|Charity Hospital Tulane University
    1973
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Fdn
    1978
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abshire's profile.

Dr. Abshire frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Abshire, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA

  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA