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Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD
3.3 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Hammond, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, LA.
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Dr. Gensler graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine.Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, LA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Gensler currently practices at Northlake Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Gensler has experience treating conditions like Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gensler received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Gensler's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gensler is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Locations

  1. 1 Northlake Gastroenterology
    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403
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Experience and Background Check

Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Toxic Megacolon
Viral Hepatitis
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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3.3
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1 Star (12)

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Nov 30, 2023
Excellent. He is the kindest doctor I have ever experienced. He was prompt, he took time to explain everything they were doing. His staff scheduled my appointments and procedures quickly. No surprise bills after. He took great care of me
— Nov 30, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD is a gastroenterologist in Hammond, LA and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1990. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gensler's profile.

Dr. Gensler frequently treats the following conditions: Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Gensler has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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