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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD
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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, LA.

About

Dr. Rimmer graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center. Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, LA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Rimmer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Dr. Rimmer has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Constipation and Gastroptosis 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. Dr. Rimmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rimmer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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

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 370, 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
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4.1
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
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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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: Nausea, Constipation and Gastroptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis Knighton North

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA