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The Hemorrhoid Center of Louisiana at GIS More than half of all adults across the country will experience hemorrhoids before the age of 50. However, many of them won’t seek treatment because they are embarrassed talking about it or because they don’t recognize the condition. The truth is that [...]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What You Should Know  With Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month happening in March, it’s a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer. Make sure that you and your loved ones are aware of the risks and the latest recommendations for screenings. Although it has been [...]

Clinic will serve all including uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid patients   Shreveport, La. – GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. along with Baton Rouge based non-profit CareSouth, will open a new healthcare clinic in Shreveport in late March. The healthcare facility will be located at 8730 Youree Drive and will provide [...]

Shreveport Endoscopy Center recognized as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.   Shreveport, La. – GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC). Ambulatory Surgery Centers provide same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures. The list is compiled [...]

If you are experiencing ongoing or severe symptoms in your digestive system or if it is time for a colorectal cancer screening, you may need to see a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tract conditions and diseases. This includes those found in the esophagus, stomach, [...]