Why are Hispanics Less Likely to Screen for Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer screening rates are significantly lower among Hispanic Americans over 50, and Hispanic Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer in advanced stages.
Why Choose Us?
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Louisiana Endoscopy Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
The physicians at Louisiana Endoscopy Center not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See Our Scores.
Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Louisiana Endoscopy Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Patient Forms
At Louisiana Endoscopy Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Louisiana Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
For Billing and Insurance Inquiries: (855) 336-8451.
Meet the Doctors
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Prasad Alapati
M.D.
William Anderson, III
M.D.
G. Arbour, Jr.
M.D.
J. Carter Balart
M.D.
Louis R. Barfield
M.D.
Robert Be
M.D.
Charles Cole Berggreen
M.D.
Ronald L. Boudreaux
M.D.
Richard L. Byrd
M.D.
J. Casey Chapman
M.D.
Ryan N. Chauvin
M.D.
Christopher Christensen
M.D.
Andrew D. Guidroz
M.D.
Ronald A. Leo
M.D.
Amy Lobrano
M.D.
E. Alan Maltbie
M.D.
John Walker McDonald
M.D.
Walter Kirk Mullins
M.D.
Andrew C. Nelson
M.D.
Benton Oubre
M.D.
Mahes Rao
M.D.
Neelima Reddy
M.D.
Douglas Walsh
M.D.
266 Reviews
Jul 22, 2021
Jul 10, 2021
I have been several.times over the years and facility, staff and Dr Thomas Arbor are excellent.
Jul 7, 2021
Very good, professional service for seamless procedures (endoscopy exam and colonoscopy) a couple of weeks ago. Very nice and engaging staff! Thank you!
Jul 7, 2021
My experience with this facitiatly could have been better. The procedure was excellent, however, the wait time and prepep time are in need of attention! Patients are in distress when they arrive and need reassurance and consideration as they await a procedure which may deem fatal in the end!!!
Jul 6, 2021
Everything went well. Everyone was nice professional. However, I feel there are so many procedures going on that you feel.rushed. Afterwards the doctor come in give a very brief explanation while you're still waking up. I think they should slow down, schedule less people in a day. So they can give more time to their patients.
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Very pleased. All personnel were considerate of my uneasiness with the procedure. They answered all questions and concerns I had. Medical team is the best.