Dr. Arthur Lewis Poch M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3217 Mabel Street Shreveport Louisiana, 71103About
Arthur Lewis Poch, MD, works for Gastrointestinal Specialists of Shreveport, Louisiana. The practice specializes in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver and other related intestinal issues of the digestive tract. Dr. Poch specializes in hepatology; or diseases of the liver and pancreas. He also works with patients suffering from bowel disease, ulcers and colorectal cancer. His work has been published widely for the Louisiana Research Center, with over 100 publications.
Education and Training
University of CT Medical Center
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1977
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1977
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
Internships
- University of Iowa
Fellowships
- University of Texas (Gastroenterology, Hepatology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology, Louisiana State Medical South, Shreveport Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Published 100+ Clinical Studies for Louisiana Research Center
What do you attribute your success to?
Good Training, Hard Work, Love of the Practice of Medicine
Hobbies / Sports
- Snow Skiing, Hiking, Reading, Tennis
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