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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD

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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
New Orleans, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Pointer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Touro Infirmary. Dr. Pointer has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Nausea and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pointer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Pointer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Experience Check

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Nausea
Hemorrhoids
Anal or Rectal Pain
Nausea
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Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
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
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
    Preferred Care PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
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    Choice Care PPO
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  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
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    Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Buckman Health Center Interventional Pulmonology
    3434 Prytania St Ste 110, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 St. Charles Health Center Digestive Care
    3700 Saint Charles Ave Fl 2, New Orleans, LA 70115
  3. 3 Tulane University School of Medicine
    1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
  4. 4 Touro Infirmary
    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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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. Lauren Pointer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pointer's profile.

Dr. Pointer frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Nausea and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA