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Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (10)
Map Pin Small Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shreveport, LA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and is affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center, WK Bossier Health Center, Highland Medical Center and Minden Medical Center. Dr. Rimmer, completed a residency at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center. Patients rated Dr. Rimmer an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Rimmer works at Practice in Shreveport, LA with other offices in Bossier City, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Reflux Esophagitis, Nausea and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rimmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    8383 Millicent Way Ste B, Shreveport, LA 71115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121
  2. 2
    Office
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 380, Bossier City, LA 71111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121
  3. 3
    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C
    3217 Mabel St, Shreveport, LA 71103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 631-9121

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Willis-Knighton Medical Center
  • WK Bossier Health Center
  • Highland Medical Center
  • Minden Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Fecal Impaction Removal
Impedance Testing
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386634590
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Scott and White Hosp/Tex A&M
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Ark
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rimmer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rimmer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rimmer has seen patients for Reflux Esophagitis, Nausea and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rimmer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Rimmer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rimmer.

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