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Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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About Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Samant has experience treating conditions like Cirrhosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Liver Damage from Alcohol, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Damage, Hepatitis C and Hepatic Fibrosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Samant's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Samant is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Cirrhosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Cirrhosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Ascites
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Liver Damage
Hepatitis C
Hepatic Fibrosis
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Hemorrhoids
Biliary Cirrhosis
Gastritis
Hepatitis B
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Liver Cancer
Endoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroptosis
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Biliary Atresia
Anemia
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Abdominal Pain
Malnutrition
Constipation
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Bile Duct Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Nausea
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Vitamin_Deficiency
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Anal or Rectal Pain
Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Abscess
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Liver Enlargement
Liver Failure
Liver Fibrosis
Liver Vein Outflow Obstruction
Long COVID Disorder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Transplant Conditions
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Sigmoidoscopy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Sagamore Plus
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Medical Mutual HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
  • APCN Plus - Colorado Front Range - Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Preferred Care PPO
    BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Gold PathwayCO HMO
    Blue Priority-CO HMO
    Blue Priority PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Verity Healthnet

Where Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  3. 3 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  4. 4 Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD

Specialties*
Transplant Hepatology
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Samant's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samant's profile.

Dr. Samant frequently treats the following conditions: Cirrhosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Liver Damage from Alcohol, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Damage, Hepatitis C and Hepatic Fibrosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health-Monroe Medical Center, Mobile Infirmary and Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • DY Patil Medical College
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • TN Medical College, India
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, MD Practices

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner LSU Health-Monroe Medical Center

    4864 Jackson St, Monroe, LA

  • Mobile Infirmary

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

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