Summary

Dr. Laurence Ballou is a gastroenterologist with expertise in internal medicine who has been practicing for 48 years. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Summa Health System. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of patient care. Dr. Ballou communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ballou is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and practices at locations in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His procedural expertise includes colonoscopy screening, along with coordinating massage therapy and physical therapy treatments for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Summa Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou has 2 locations

Tidelands Health Gastroenterology At Georgetown

1011 N Fraser StGeorgetown, SC 29440
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

Tidelands Waccamaw Gastroenterology At Murrells Inlet

4040 Highway 17 Unit 302Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou, MDDr. Dominic Asuquo OffiongDr. Elizabeth Weatherly FrancisDr. Jonathon Scott-Keith Monroe
GastroenterologyInternal MedicineHospital MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.7 
48 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Georgetown , SCMurrells Inlet , SCGeorgetown , SCGeorgetown , SC
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Benin School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou

  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou 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

48 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Summa Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Ballou's NPI number is 1962487306.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou affiliated with?
Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou speak?
Dr. Laurence Havens Ballou speaks English.
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