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Dr. Irfan Alam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Irfan Alam, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.
Dr. Irfan Alam, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Irfan Alam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Alam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Gastrointestinal Bleeding among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alam received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Alam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alam is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Nausea
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ulcer
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0

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4.2
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1 Star (1)

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May 17, 2019
He is an AMAZING doctor who truly cares about his patients, and i'm glad to have him as my DOCTOR.
— May 17, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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  • University Illinois College of Medicine
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Irfan Alam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alam's profile.

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Irfan Alam, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA