Best Intestinal Diverticulitis Doctors in Bossier City, LA

Dr. Mohammed Syeds philosophy of care is open lines of communication so he knows his patient's health needs, wellness goals and personal abilities. He appreciates the opportunities of internal medicine to provide continuity of care for his patients.?

James B. Burke, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon (American Board of Surgery). He received a medical degree from LSU Medical Center-New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport. Dr. Burke completed a surgery fellowship at Willis Knighton. Dr. Burke is associated with WK Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, part of Willis Knighton Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. He provides surgical care for many conditions. The smaller incisions and shorter recoveries of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries appeal to Dr. Burke so his patients can get back to their daily life.

Megan Johnson, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Pinnacle Gastroenterology, part of Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. Johnsons graduate studies at LSU Health Sciences-Shreveport School of Allied Health Professions led to her degree in physician assistant studies. Clinical rotations led to Johnsons decision to practice gastroenterology. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Johnson compassionately treats patients with an eye on patient education. She wants all of her patients to be clear on the steps involved in treatment, the procedures involved and how any medication should be taken.Married and the mother of two children, Johnson enjoys traveling with her family and returning home to her two goldendoodles!

Dr. Caraway carefully listens to patients so she can address their core questions and concerns. She educates and partners with patients so they can be active participants in their treatment plan.

Dr. Balogh was born in Romania and received his medical education there before immigrating to the United States. In addition to his European medical training in anesthesia and critical care, he interned and was an Internal Medicine resident at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balogh practiced in Many, Louisiana before joining Willis-Knighton Health System. He is married. He and his wife, Annie, have one daughter. She is currently an anesthesiologist at Cornell University. Dr. Balogh enjoys flower gardening, travel and watching sports, especially soccer.

Dr. Lim received his undergraduate degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and continued his education receiving his medical degree at Santo Tomas. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Lim is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He and his wife, Diana Lim, work together at Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic & Treatment Center. The couple have four children and enjoy music and travelling.

T. Ryan Palmer, MD, received his undergraduate degree in biology from Louisiana State University Shreveport in 1996 and his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport School of Medicine in 2000. He also performed his gastroenterology fellowship at LSUHSC-S and completed it in 2006. He began his career locally in private practice before serving our veterans as a GI physician at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport. During this time, Dr. Palmer was also an associate professor at LSUHSC-S and trained other gastroenterologists.Patients work with Dr. Palmer at Pinnacle Gastroenterology, a Willis-Knighton clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is proficient in various GI procedures, including colonoscopy, EGD and ERCP. He treats diseases such as GERD, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He has a special interest in removing complex colon polyps, nutrition and weight loss.Dr. Palmer stays current on all of the latest information in the field of gastroenterology. He is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Married and the father of three sons, Dr. Palmer likes to hunt and fish when hes away from the clinic.