The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors near covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near covington, LA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Hamid Y. Hussain
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Hamid Y. Hussain
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northshore Gastroenterology

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    985-400-5344
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Hamid Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hussain is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Mark J. Nicaud
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Mark J. Nicaud
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-871-1721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nicaud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Nicaud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nicaud is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Edward W. Dauterive
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Edward W. Dauterive
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-641-8982
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dauterive is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dauterive is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Dauterive is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Malcolm E. Andry
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Malcolm E. Andry
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    985-875-2828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Malcolm Andry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Andry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Andry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Andry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Nephrology Institute

    1970 N Highway 190 Ste 100100, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    985-867-8585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Simon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Michael W. Carpenter
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Michael W. Carpenter
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    606 W 11th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    985-892-3766
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Carpenter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Carpenter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Smitaben S. Patel
    Family Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Smitaben S. Patel
    Family Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St., 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Smitaben Patel is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Timeless Rx LLC

    1970 N Highway 190, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-867-8585
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Evangelos Sotiropoulos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Sotiropoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sotiropoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Veronica T. Dugan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Veronica T. Dugan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-871-1721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veronica Dugan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dugan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Brandon R. Brousse
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Brandon R. Brousse
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-871-1721
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Brousse is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Brousse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Brousse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Philips P. Jenkins
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Philips P. Jenkins
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    985-871-1721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Philips Jenkins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Herschel D. Vargas
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Herschel D. Vargas
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    985-249-2383
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Herschel Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Nathaniel R. Ranney
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Nathaniel R. Ranney
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nathaniel Ranney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ranney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ranney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Stuart L. Phillips
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Stuart L. Phillips
    Internal Medicine

    Singing River Health System

    231 Saint Ann Dr # 2B, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    985-624-5410
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Phillips is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Acute Cystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Gregory R. Culpepper
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy

    Dr. Gregory R. Culpepper
    Internal Medicine

    Singing River Health System

    231 Saint Ann Dr # 2B, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    228-809-5510
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Culpepper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Culpepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Cystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Culpepper is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

    A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

    The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

    When should I see a Colonoscopy doctor near covington, 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 Colonoscopy doctor near covington, 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 Colonoscopy doctor near covington, LA?

    You can find a Colonoscopy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Colonoscopy doctors near covington, 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 Colonoscopy doctors near covington, 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 Colonoscopy doctor near covington, 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 Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctor near covington, 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctors near covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonoscopy 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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