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Dr. Jacob Karr, MD

Dr. Jacob Karr, MD

Gastroenterologist
1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste 303, Lafayette, LA
Dr. Karr, a native of Houma, La., received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In 2009, he received his medical degree from LSUHSC-Shreveport. He went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Tulane University, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, La. While in training, he received several awards, including the AMA Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Students and Outstanding Intern Medical Knowledge Award. He is also a graduate of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) Physician Leadership Academy, LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business, Baton Rouge, La. in 2018 and was elected to the LSMS Council on Legislation for 2019. In addition to his private practice in Lafayette and Abbeville, he is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at University Medical Center who actively trains residents in endoscopy. Dr. Karr has been featured several times on local television stations discussing endoscopic weight loss, treatment of reflux and colon cancer awareness. He is a national speaker on GI topics such as IBS and chronic constipation. He has also received recognition by Becker’s GI & Endoscopy as a GI Leader to Know in 2018. Dr. Karr is involved in several ongoing research trials. He has over a dozen publications ranging from research into sugarcane processing in South Louisiana to endoscopic submucosal dissection of colorectal lesions. Dr. Karr is a member of the following professional organizations: American College of Gastroenterology American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy American Gastroenterological Association Louisiana State Medical Society Lafayette Parish Medical Society When Dr. Karr is not practicing medicine, he’s spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their three children Olivia, Charlotte and James. He enjoys exercising, cooking and traveling.

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About Dr. Jacob Karr

Dr. Karr, a native of Houma, La., received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. In 2009, he received his medical degree from LSUHSC-Shreveport. He went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Tulane University, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, La. While in training, he received several awards, including the AMA Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Students and Outstanding Intern Medical Knowledge Award. He is also a graduate of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) Physician Leadership Academy, LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business, Baton Rouge, La. in 2018 and was elected to the LSMS Council on Legislation for 2019. In addition to his private practice in Lafayette and Abbeville, he is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at University Medical Center who actively trains residents in endoscopy. Dr. Karr has been featured several times on local television stations discussing endoscopic weight loss, treatment of reflux and colon cancer awareness. He is a national speaker on GI topics such as IBS and chronic constipation. He has also received recognition by Becker’s GI & Endoscopy as a GI Leader to Know in 2018. Dr. Karr is involved in several ongoing research trials. He has over a dozen publications ranging from research into sugarcane processing in South Louisiana to endoscopic submucosal dissection of colorectal lesions. Dr. Karr is a member of the following professional organizations: American College of Gastroenterology American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy American Gastroenterological Association Louisiana State Medical Society Lafayette Parish Medical Society When Dr. Karr is not practicing medicine, he’s spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their three children Olivia, Charlotte and James. He enjoys exercising, cooking and traveling.

Popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gluten Sensitivity
Hemorrhoids
Illness
Interventional Endoscopy
Weight Loss Consultation
Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gluten Sensitivity

Office locations

Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates (1 of 2)
1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste 303, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates (2 of 2)
711 Montgomery Dr, Kaplan, LA 70548
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Lafayette General Medical Center
  • Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
  • Abbeville General Hospital
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

Board certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Louisiana State University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Tulane University (Internal Medicine)
  • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
  • Louisiana State University, College of Business

Professional memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • Louisiana State Medical Society
  • American Gastroenterological Association

Awards and publications

  • AMA Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Students
  • Outstanding Intern Medical Knowledge Award
  • Elected to the LSMS Council on Legislation for 2019
  • Graduate raduate of the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS) Physician Leadership Academy
  • recognition by Becker’s GI & Endoscopy as a GI Leader to Know in 2018

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1366195091

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Dr. Jacob Karr is affiliated with Lafayette General Medical Center, Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, and Abbeville General Hospital.

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Dr. Jacob Karr has 2 office locations, including in Kaplan and Lafayette, view full addresses on Dr. Karr's profile.

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Dr. Jacob Karr is certified by Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

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Dr. Jacob Karr frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jacob Karr on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Jacob Karr speak?

Dr. Jacob Karr speaks English.

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