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Dr. George Howard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. George Howard, MD
2.6 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. George Howard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. George Howard, MD
2.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. George Howard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Howard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Howard graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. George Howard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Howard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. Dr. Howard has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Vomiting Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howard received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Howard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howard accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting Disorders
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Vomiting Disorders
Diarrhea
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Acute Epiglottitis
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pinworm
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Disorders
Colon Disorders
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Feculent Vomiting
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Cancer Screening
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
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Community Health Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Employers Health Network
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • PHCS
  • PPO Plus
  • American Lifecare
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Aetna
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan
  • WellPoint
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Prime Health Services

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howard
2.6
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Jun 13, 2022
Dr Howard took the time to listen to my concerns
Giovanni Mucciacciaro — Jun 13, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University Medical School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Howard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howard's profile.

Dr. Howard frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Vomiting Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Howard, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA