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  • Gastroenterology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 49 years of experience
  • WK Digestive Disease Consultants 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 304, Shreveport, LA 71118
  • (318) 327-8870

Brief Intro

Simhadri K. Sastry, MD, treats patients with gastrointestinal disorders in WK hospitals and his follow-up clinic. His special interest is caring for many local patients who have colon diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  

A native of India, he graduated from Andhra Medical College. He came to Shreveport after a residency and fellowship at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City. Dr. Sastry is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  

Dr. Sastry enjoys time with his wife who is also a doctor and their grown son. In his free time, Dr. Sastry enjoys gardening and traveling.  

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center - 1994

RESIDENCY

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center - 1991

INTERNSHIP

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center - 1989

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Andhra Medical College - 1976

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • WK Digestive Disease Consultants
  • 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 304, Shreveport, LA 71118
  • 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

  • Cirrhosis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Chronic Diseases
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Auto-Immune Diseases
  • Acid Reflux
  • Anemia
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Cancer
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Liver Biopsy
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Medicare
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Aetna Better Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • APWU
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • HealthSmart
  • State Farm
  • Peoples Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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