Dr. Gensler received his medical degree from L.S.U. School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gensler is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Gensler has served as Chief Of Staff at Fairway Medical Center, and Chief Of Medicine at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He is a member of The American College of Gastroenterology, The American Gasteroenterological Association, and The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Gensler joined Northlake Gastroenterology in 1995. Dr. Gensler is on staff with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Fairway Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center and L.S.U. Bogalusa Medical Center.
Dr. Lawrence Lee Gensler, MD
- Gastroenterology
- Accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- Northlake Endoscopy Center 16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403
- (985) 542-1334
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Lsu Health Sciences
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans - 1990
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Northlake Gastroenterology
- 16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403
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Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Gastroenterology
Conditions Addressed
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Esophagitis
- Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
- Benign Polyps of the Colon
- Infectious Liver Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Constipation
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Cirrhosis
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Gastritis and Duodenitis
- Anal Fissure
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Ischemic Bowel Disease
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Diverticulosis
- Diverticulitis
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
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Procedures Performed
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Colonoscopy
- Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Sigmoidoscopy
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- UnitedHealthcare
- Transamerica
- AmeriHealth
- Aetna
- Meritain Health
- Tricare
- FirstCare Health Plans
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- STLDentalPlan| LLC
- Medicare
- Humana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- HealthScope Benefits
- Renaissance
- Palmetto GBA
- EmblemHealth
- Oscar Health Insurance
- CHAMPVA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Security Life
- Gilsbar 360 Alliance
- Medica
- All Savers Insurance
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- AmeriGroup
- Peoples Health
- Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
- Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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LA Hospitals by Specialty
- Cancer 15
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
- Orthopedics 26
- Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
- Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
- Children's Hospital 4
- Urology 23
- Psychiatry 69
- Geriatrics 23
- Rehabilitation 50
- Obsterics & Gynecology 3
- Ear, Nose & Throat 3
- Long Term Care 23
- Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12