The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in bossier city, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near bossier city, LA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. David F. Dies
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. David F. Dies
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Dies is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Dies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dies is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. John N. Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. John N. Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bienvenu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Thomas R. Palmer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Thomas R. Palmer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    318-383-0525
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Palmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Edwin C. Glassell
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Edwin C. Glassell
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Glassell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Glassell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Glassell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mark D. Porta
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Mark D. Porta
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    318-813-2502
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Porta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Porta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Porta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. David A. Scott
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. David A. Scott
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    318-675-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Scott is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knight Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    318-212-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sathya Jaganmohan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Jaganmohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jaganmohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Douglas E. Rimmer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Douglas E. Rimmer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Amc

    2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Rimmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Rimmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rimmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Catherine D. Linzay
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Catherine D. Linzay
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Linzay is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Linzay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Linzay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Daryl Q. Buckelew
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Daryl Q. Buckelew
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daryl Buckelew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Buckelew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buckelew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Humberto I. Aguilar
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Humberto I. Aguilar
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Humberto Aguilar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aguilar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sherif Michael
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Sherif Michael
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    318-582-1478
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sherif Michael is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Michael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. James C. Hobley
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. James C. Hobley
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    318-212-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Hobley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hobley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hobley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Nicolas T. Labarre
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. Nicolas T. Labarre
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    469-282-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicolas Labarre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Labarre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Labarre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. John A. Kirkikis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach

    Dr. John A. Kirkikis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    469-282-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Kirkikis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kirkikis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kirkikis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Watermelon Stomach?

    Watermelon stomach is a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing it to look like the characteristic stripes of a watermelon when viewed by endoscopy. Signs and symptoms of Watermelon stomach include blood in the stool, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and anemia. The exact cause of Watermelon stomach is unknown; however, it is often diagnosed in people with other chronic (long-term) conditions such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver and poor liver function), autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome.

    When should I see a Watermelon Stomach doctor near bossier city, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Watermelon Stomach doctor near bossier city, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Watermelon Stomach doctor near bossier city, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Watermelon Stomach doctors near bossier city, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Watermelon Stomach doctors near bossier city, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Watermelon Stomach doctor near bossier city, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Watermelon Stomach doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Watermelon Stomach doctor near bossier city, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Watermelon Stomach doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Watermelon Stomach doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Watermelon Stomach doctors near bossier city, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Watermelon Stomach doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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