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Dr. John Joseph Herbst M.D., Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. John Joseph Herbst M.D.

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

2/5(4)
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Pediat Shreveport LA, 71103
Rating

2/5

About

Dr. John Herbst is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Herbst specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Education and Training

St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1961

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1961

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Obesity
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Malnutrition
  • Pain
  • Migraine

Dr. John Joseph Herbst M.D.'s Practice location

John Herbst

1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Pediat -
Shreveport, LA 71103
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New patients: 318-675-8601
Fax: 318-813-8872

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Patient Experience with Dr. Herbst


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Dr. John Joseph Herbst M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SHREVEPORTl

1541 KINGS HIGHWAY SHREVEPORT LA 71103

Head north 319 ft
Turn left onto Kings Highway 703 ft
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WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERl

2600 GREENWOOD ROAD SHREVEPORT LA 71103

Head north 319 ft
Turn left onto Kings Highway 3469 ft
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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl

3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103

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