Summary

Dr. Amit Ahuja is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 28 years of experience treating digestive and internal health conditions. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. Dr. Ahuja speaks English and brings nearly three decades of clinical expertise to patient care.

Dr. Ahuja practices at multiple locations across Louisiana and Mississippi, with primary affiliations at Willis Knighton South And Center For Womens Health and other regional medical centers in Shreveport, Marrero, Alexandria, and Laurel. He specializes in treating complex conditions like Crohn's disease and abdominal pain, while also managing fluid buildup in the abdomen known as ascites. His procedural expertise includes home infusion therapy for patients requiring specialized medication delivery and paracentesis procedures to safely remove excess abdominal fluid. Patients have given Dr. Ahuja an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 28 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Amit Ahuja has 8 locations

Pinnacle Gastroenterology

2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350Shreveport, LA 71103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD FL 7MARRERO, LA 70072

Bridgepoint Continuing Care Hospital New Orleans

1101 Medical Center Blvd Fl 4Marrero, LA 70072

Rapides Regional Medical Center

211 4th StAlexandria, LA 71301

Rapides Digestive Center

201 4th St Ste 3FAlexandria, LA 71301
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

3330 Masonic DrAlexandria, LA 71301

Dr. Amit Ahuja

1203 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.2 
28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LATallahassee , FLMontgomery , AL
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amit Ahuja

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amit Ahuja has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amit Ahuja has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation.

Medical School

Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Ahuja's NPI number is 1528061959.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Amit Ahuja accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Amit Ahuja accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Amit Ahuja speak?
Dr. Amit Ahuja speaks English.
Is Dr. Amit Ahuja accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Amit Ahuja accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Amit Ahuja has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Amit Ahuja affiliated with?
Dr. Amit Ahuja is affiliated with Willis Knighton South And Center For Womens Health.

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