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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 39
Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD

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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Pointer currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary. Dr. Pointer has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pointer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pointer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Hemorrhoids
Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysphagia
Heartburn
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Vomiting Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sigmoidoscopy
Ulcerative Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Duodenitis
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Pancreatitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Unexplained Weight Loss
Acute Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Cirrhosis
Peptic Ulcer
Enteritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neurogenic Bowel
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
    Preferred Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Touro Infirmary
    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115
  2. 2 Buckman Health Center Primary Care
    3434 Prytania St Ste 110, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 St. Charles Health Center Digestive Care
    3700 Saint Charles Ave Fl 2, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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. Lauren Pointer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pointer's profile.

Dr. Pointer frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD is affiliated with Touro Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA

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