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Dr. Irfan Alam, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Irfan Alam, MD

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Dr. Irfan Alam, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.
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About

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Alam has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alam is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Nausea
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Heartburn
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Anemia
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Hemorrhoids
Vomiting Disorders
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Endoscopy
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastric Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Hypokalemia
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cirrhosis
Colonoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ascites
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Liver Biopsy
Colorectal Polyp
Chronic Gastritis
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Gastroparesis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acute Gastritis
Malnutrition
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Center of Louisiana Inc.
    4212 W Congress St Ste 2400E, Lafayette, LA 70506
  2. 2 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Irfan Alam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alam's profile.

Dr. Alam frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Irfan Alam, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Irfan Alam, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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.
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  • University Illinois College of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

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