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Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD
4.2 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Hussain graduated from University of Karachi / Sind Medical College and completed a residency at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, LA. Dr. Hussain currently practices at Northshore Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Hussain has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Duodenitis and Gastric Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hussain received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Hussain's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hussain is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore Gastroenterology
    619 W 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 273-5027

Experience and Background Check

Nausea
Duodenitis
Gastric Ulcer
Nausea
Duodenitis
Gastric Ulcer
Nausea
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Duodenitis
Gastric Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Duodenal Cancer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallbladder Carcinoma
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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4.2
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Karachi / Sind Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Maimonides Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hussain's profile.

Dr. Hussain frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Duodenitis and Gastric Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Hamid Hussain, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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