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Dr. Laura Balmain, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (1)
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29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Laura Balmain, MD

Dr. Laura Balmain, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Texarkana, TX. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from ECLECTIC MEDICINE UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Christus Saint Michael Health System and Wadley Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Balmain an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Balmain works at Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants in Texarkana, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Polyp, Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Balmain's Office Locations

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    Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants PA
    1920 Moores Ln Ste A, Texarkana, TX 75503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 792-8030

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  • Christus Saint Michael Health System
  • Wadley Regional Medical Center

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Colorectal Polyp
Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Treatment frequency



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Colorectal Polyp
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pernicious Anemia
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Gastritis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386642692
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ECLECTIC MEDICINE UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Balmain has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Balmain works at Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants in Texarkana, TX. View the full address on Dr. Balmain’s profile.

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

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Balmain. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Balmain.

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