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Dr. Lauren Pointer is a gastroenterologist who focuses on digestive system disorders and related conditions. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University and completed her residency there in 2018. Dr. Pointer furthered her specialized training with a fellowship at the University of South Florida in 2021, bringing 11 years of medical experience to her practice. She provides care in English for patients throughout the New Orleans area.
Dr. Pointer practices at several respected healthcare facilities including Touro Infirmary, LCMC Health, University Medical Center New Orleans, and New Orleans East Hospital, with her primary location in New Orleans, Louisiana. She treats patients with colon polyps, gastritis, and noninfectious gastroenteritis. Her procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsies to help diagnose and manage various digestive and kidney-related conditions.
Dr. Pointer practices at several respected healthcare facilities including Touro Infirmary, LCMC Health, University Medical Center New Orleans, and New Orleans East Hospital, with her primary location in New Orleans, Louisiana. She treats patients with colon polyps, gastritis, and noninfectious gastroenteritis. Her procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, surgical pathology, and kidney transplant biopsies to help diagnose and manage various digestive and kidney-related conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- speaks English
- University of South Florida
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 11 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Tulane University | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: Chamberlain University | Med School: Georgia State University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lauren Pointer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lauren Pointer has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of South Florida2021
Residency
Tulane University2018
Medical School
Tulane UniversityGraduated in 2015
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- Dr. Lauren Pointer is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, Lcmc Health, University Medical Center New Orleans, and New Orleans East Hospital.
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