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Dr. Jacob Karr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. Jacob Karr, MD
4.5 (22 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Jacob Karr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.
Dr. Jacob Karr, MD
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Dr. Jacob Karr, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jacob Karr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Jacob Karr, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Karr currently practices at Gastroenterorolgy Clinic of Acadiana and are affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Dr. Karr has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Karr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karr is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Heartburn
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diarrhea
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Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • HealthSmart
  • United Healthcare
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Health Net
  • AvMed
  • Verity Healthnet
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Meritain Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Clinic of Acadiana
    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
  2. 2 Jacob R. Karr MD LLC
    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, Lafayette, LA 70503
  3. 3 Stella B. Noel M.D. Apmc
    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
  4. 4 Abbeville General Hospital
    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
  5. 5 Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA 70548
  6. 6 Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
    2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506

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4.5
Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 10, 2020
Great bedside manner.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • lsuhsc
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Medical Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jacob Karr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karr's profile.

Dr. Karr frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jacob Karr, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jacob Karr, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA