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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
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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 Rapides Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Nausea 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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Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Nausea
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
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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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
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Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Center of Louisiana Inc.
    4212 W Congress St Ste 2400E, Lafayette, LA 70506
  2. 2 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alam
4.2
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA