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Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (24)
Map Pin Small Galena, KS
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO

Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Galena, KS. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and is affiliated with Freeman Hospital West, Mercy Hospital Carthage and Mercy Hospital Joplin. Patients rated Dr. Deffenbaugh an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Deffenbaugh works at Practice in Galena, KS with other offices in Carthage, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Deffenbaugh's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    198 Four States Dr Ste 2, Galena, KS 66739 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (620) 783-2430
  2. 2
    Gastroenterology Carthage
    3114 Medical Park Dr, Carthage, MO 64836 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 359-2600
  3. 3
    Mccune-brooks Regional Hospital
    3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (620) 783-2430

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Freeman Hospital West
  • Mercy Hospital Carthage
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

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

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    • 50 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447290622
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Deffenbaugh is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Deffenbaugh has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Deffenbaugh on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Deffenbaugh. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Deffenbaugh.

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