Dr. David Philips, MD, Shreveport, LA

About Dr. David Philips

Dr. David M. Philips is a board-certified gastroenterologist with 33 years of experience who has practiced in Shreveport since 1987. He is a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and serves on the Board of Directors. He has served as the Medical Director for Shreveport Endoscopy Center, an ambulatory surgery center, as well as the President of the Medical Staff for Willis-Knighton Medical Center. Dr. Philips has represented GastroIntestinal Specialists as the President in the past, and he has been serving as the current President since 2013. Before GIS, he served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Gastroenterologist and Chief of Gastroenterology. His professional societies include the American College of Physicians, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, Louisiana State Medical Society and Shreveport Medical Society. Dr. Philips has been honored with the “Best Doctors of Shreveport” Award every year since 2007, as well as the “Best Doctors of Louisiana” Award since 2010. Dr. Philips’ training consists of a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, including his internship and residency. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine after completing a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Upper GI endoscopy

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding

Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Acid reflux

Colonoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding

Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Office locations

GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (1 of 5)

3217 Mabel Street, Shreveport, LA 71103

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GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (2 of 5)

8001 Youree Dr, Suite 540, Shreveport, LA 71115

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GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (3 of 5)

8383 Millicent Way, Suite B, Shreveport, LA 71115

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GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (4 of 5)

2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370, Bossier City, LA 71111

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GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (5 of 5)

216 West Union St, Suite B, Minden, LA 71055

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Education and background

Practice names

GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C.

Board certifications

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

Education and training

Medical School - Emory University, Doctor of Medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Residency in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1326038530

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What practice does Dr. David Philips work with?

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Where is Dr. David Philips's office located?

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

Which board certifications does Dr. David Philips have?

Dr. David Philips is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. David Philips?

Dr. David Philips frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, Gastroenterology Consultation, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. David Philips on their profile.