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Dr. Stephen Garner Abshire MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(49)
1211 Coolidge Blvd Suite 303 Lafayette LA, 70503
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3/5

About

Dr. Stephen Abshire is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Abshire specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Abshire performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1972

Tulane University School of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • H. Pylori
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Stephen Garner Abshire MD's Practice location

Practice At 1211 Coolidge Blvd Suite 303

1211 Coolidge Blvd Suite 303 -
Lafayette, LA 70503
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New patients: 337-232-6697
Fax: 337-232-3147, 337-233-8065

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Patient Experience with Dr. Abshire


3.0

Based on 49 reviews

Dr. Stephen Garner Abshire MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 49 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE LAFAYETTE LA 70503

Head southeast on Tulane Avenue 523 ft
Turn right onto West Pinhook Road (LA 182) 3383 ft
Turn right onto South College Road (LA 3025) 1140 ft
Make a slight right 166 ft
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICSl

2390 WEST CONGRESS LAFAYETTE LA 70506

Head northeast on Coolidge Street 461 ft
Turn left onto East University Avenue (US 90 Business) 1.5 mi
Turn left onto West Congress Street 1.4 mi
Turn right onto Bertrand Drive (LA 3025) 896 ft
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LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITALl

1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 100 LAFAYETTE LA 70503

Head southeast on Tulane Avenue 523 ft
Turn right onto West Pinhook Road (LA 182) 2566 ft
Turn right onto Audubon Boulevard 376 ft
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