The 20 Best Endoscopy Doctors near Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Endoscopy near Covington, LA. Of these, 59 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St., 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Hartmut Uschmann is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Uschmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Stroke, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Uschmann is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology

    Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

    39 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Arena is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Arena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Angina, Venous Insufficiency, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy

    Parish Primary Care LLC

    20 Starbrush Cir, 
    Covington,, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salvatore Buttaci is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Buttaci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

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

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

    Dr. Nathaniel Ranney specializes in gastroenterology. Dr. Ranney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Jaundice, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ranney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

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

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

    Herschel Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 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 Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Guarisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Guarisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A New Orleans native, Dr. Andry earned his medical degree from Tulane where he also completed his internship, residency and gastroenterology fellowship. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and practices at Ochsner Health Center Covington. Dr. Andry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. 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.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Outpatient Surgery Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Parks is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parks is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Parks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Dauterive is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dauterive is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. 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.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Nephrology

    Northlake Nephrology Institute

    1970 N Highway 190 Ste 100100, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Simon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. 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.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore Gastroenterology

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Hussain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. 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.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hussein Younes is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Younes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ilie is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ilie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chirag Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Guillory is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guillory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mae Dumlao is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dumlao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mcclanahan is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclanahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Herpich is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Herpich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Endoscopy?

    Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera and light on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.

    Small instruments can be inserted through an endoscope and used to:

    • Look more closely at an area inside the body
    • Take samples of abnormal tissues (biopsy)
    • Treat certain diseases
    • Remove tumors
    • Stop bleeding
    • Remove foreign bodies (such as food stuck in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach)

    When should I see an Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy 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 does MediFind rank Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctors near Covington, LA?

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

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