Dr. Arthur Poch, MD

Dr. Arthur Poch, MD

Gastroenterologist
216 West Union St, Suite B, Minden, LA
Dr. Arthur L. Poch is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has practiced in the Shreveport area for 35 years. He is a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and serves on the Board of Directors. Dr. Poch is also an active staff member of Shreveport Endoscopy Center, an ambulatory surgery center. He is a clinical investigator with Louisiana Research Center, and he has participated in more than 50 research studies. Dr. Poch’s particular areas of interest include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, motility disorders and GERD. He has served as Chief of Staff for Willis-Knighton Medical Center, and has been Director of the Red River GI Conference. Dr. Poch is also actively involved in the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Poch’s training includes a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, preceded by his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science from Hamilton College in New York. Dr. Poch was raised in Hartford, Connecticut, and he enjoys snow skiing and tennis.

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About Dr. Arthur Poch

Dr. Arthur L. Poch is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has practiced in the Shreveport area for 35 years. He is a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and serves on the Board of Directors. Dr. Poch is also an active staff member of Shreveport Endoscopy Center, an ambulatory surgery center. He is a clinical investigator with Louisiana Research Center, and he has participated in more than 50 research studies. Dr. Poch’s particular areas of interest include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, motility disorders and GERD. He has served as Chief of Staff for Willis-Knighton Medical Center, and has been Director of the Red River GI Conference. Dr. Poch is also actively involved in the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Poch’s training includes a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, preceded by his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science from Hamilton College in New York. Dr. Poch was raised in Hartford, Connecticut, and he enjoys snow skiing and tennis.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acid reflux
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Colonoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Acid reflux
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Colonoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy

Office locations

GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (1 of 5)
216 West Union St, Suite B, Minden, LA 71055
GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (2 of 5)
8001 Youree Dr, Suite 540, Shreveport, LA 71115
GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (3 of 5)
8383 Millicent Way, Suite B, Shreveport, LA 71115
GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (4 of 5)
2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370, Bossier City, LA 71111
GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (5 of 5)
3217 Mabel Street, Shreveport, LA 71103
1 of 5

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Connecticut, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • University of Iowa (Internal Medicine)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1831187301

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Dr. Arthur Poch has 5 office locations, including in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Minden, view full addresses on Dr. Poch's profile.

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Dr. Arthur Poch is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

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What languages does Dr. Arthur Poch speak?

Dr. Arthur Poch speaks English.

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