Summary

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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Office Location

WK Digestive Disease Consultants

2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 304Shreveport, LA 71118
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

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 50 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Simhadri K. Sastry

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Medical Specialties

Dr. Simhadri K. Sastry has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Simhadri K. Sastry has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center1994

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center1991

Internship

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center1989

Medical School

Andhra Medical CollegeGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Simhadri Sastry's office located?
Dr. Simhadri Sastry's office is located at 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 304, Shreveport, LA, 71118.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Simhadri Sastry affiliated with?
Dr. Simhadri Sastry is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

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