Summary

Dr. Laura Balmain has practiced gastroenterology and internal medicine for 35 years and is affiliated with Christus Saint Michael Rehabilitation Hospital. She treats obesity and overweight, GERD, and acid reflux, and performs remote patient monitoring, lower GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy.

She completed her residency at the University of Alabama Hospital and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Balmain sees patients in Texarkana, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 35 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Alabama Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

The Endoscopy Center Of Texarkana

1920 Moores Ln Ste ATexarkana, TX 75503
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

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Texarkana , TXSacramento , CAHouston , TXSacramento , CA
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Emory University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Gayle Balmain

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - CHIP
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Empower Healthcare Solutions - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthChoice
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Summit Community Care
  • Summit Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura Gayle Balmain has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Gayle Balmain has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Alabama Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Balmain's NPI number is 1386642692.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Laura Balmain affiliated with?
Dr. Laura Balmain is affiliated with Christus Saint Michael Rehabilitation Hospital.
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