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Dr. Lionel H Head, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 309 Garden Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: 504-737-8243    

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Popular Specializations in River Ridge, LA:

Pediatrics
Family Medicine
Anesthesiology
Internal Medicine
General Practice
Gastroenterology
Surgery
Preventive Medicine


Gastroenterology: An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


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