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Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD
4.5 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 46
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Jenkins graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at University of Mississippi.Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, LA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Jenkins currently practices at Gastroenterology Group AMC and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Jenkins has experience treating conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastroptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jenkins received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Jenkins' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Group AMC
    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, Covington, LA 70433
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    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroptosis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroptosis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroptosis
Diarrhea
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Treatment
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jenkins
4.5
Based on 54 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
May 07, 2024
Staff was Friendly, helpful and through. Procedure was thorough and carried out comfortably. Doctor's briefing following procedure was informative and understandable.
— May 07, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2006. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Mississippi
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Philips Jenkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jenkins' profile.

Dr. Jenkins frequently treats the following conditions: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gastroptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Jenkins has over 18 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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