Dr. Douglas Rimmer, MD, Shreveport, LA

About Dr. Douglas Rimmer

Dr. Douglas E. Rimmer Jr. is a board-certified gastroenterologist who has practiced in the Shreveport/Bossier City area since 1998. He is currently a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and serves on the Board of Directors. His particular areas of interest include general gastroenterology, peptic disease, irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Rimmer’s training consists of a Gastroenterology Fellowship from Texas A&M College of Medicine, preceded by his internship and residency from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport after completing a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University Shreveport. He was raised in Shreveport, and he enjoys snow skiing and spending time with family.

Areas of expertise

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

Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine

Acid reflux

Colonoscopy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Upper GI endoscopy

Diverticulosis (outpouchings) of intestine

Acid reflux

Colonoscopy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Office locations

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

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

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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)

3217 Mabel Street, Shreveport, LA 71103

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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.

Education and training

Medical School - Louisiana State University, Doctor of Medicine
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Residency in Internal Medicine
Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1386634590

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What practice does Dr. Douglas Rimmer work with?

Dr. Douglas Rimmer works with GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C..

Where is Dr. Douglas Rimmer's office located?

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

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