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Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.4 (29)
Map Pin Small Hammond, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD

Dr. Lawrence Gensler, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Hammond, LA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Gensler, completed a residency at Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Gensler an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Gensler works at Northlake Gastroenterology in Hammond, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Constipation and Nausea 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.

Dr. Gensler's Office Locations

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    Northlake Gastroenterology
    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 635-4285

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Viral Enteritis
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Manometry
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Alcoholic Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
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Diverticulosis
Dysentery
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Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Viral Hepatitis
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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    3.4
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841295953
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Charity Hosp-Lsu School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

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

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

    Dr. Gensler works at Northlake Gastroenterology in Hammond, LA. View the full address on Dr. Gensler’s profile.

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

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Gensler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gensler.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gensler, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gensler appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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