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Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (51)
Map Pin Small Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD

Dr. Philips Jenkins, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Covington, LA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Jenkins, completed a residency at University of Mississippi. Patients rated Dr. Jenkins an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Jenkins works at Gastroenterology Group AMC in Covington, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding 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. Jenkins' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastroenterology Group AMC
    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 635-4285
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan
    • Special Needs Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    Based on 51 ratings
    Patient Ratings (51)
    5 Star
    (43)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (3)
    2 Star
    (1)
    1 Star
    (3)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1386855138
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Mississippi
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Jenkins works at Gastroenterology Group AMC in Covington, LA. View the full address on Dr. Jenkins’s profile.

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

    51 patients have reviewed Dr. Jenkins. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Jenkins.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Jenkins, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Jenkins 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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