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Dr. Steven Guarisco, MD

Dr. Steven Guarisco, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Steven Guarisco, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA. Dr. Guarisco has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Covington

Ochsner Health Center - Covington1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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New Patient?
(985) 273-5027

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Guarisco is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Guarisco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Guarisco specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Guarisco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guarisco

3.5
11 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
64%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
36%
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Dr. Guarisco has been my doctor for many years. He’s always been very thorough, discussed treatment options, and treated my conditions appropriately. He’s a highly competent doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Covington, Louisiana – Jul 09, 2024
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Colonoscopy
Had a colonoscopy. He was very kind and explained everything. My husband used him and had the same great experience. Have also been to his office and seen his nurse practitioner. They are both very professional. He came and talked to use after the procedure as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gibbs – Sep 12, 2022
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Best ever gastro dr!!!
Dr Guarisco is, knowledgeable, kind, actually talks to you, listens to your issues and is very caring. I’d highly recommend him!! His office staff is awesome!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dr Guarisco is one of the best dr we have ever enc – Jun 10, 2022
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WORST 'bedside manner' ever!!! I have ever come across many doctors in my 70 years. This one was the worst!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2019
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I cannot begin to explain how insensitive he was. I witnessed him yelling at his staff & slamming things around the procedure room. This was the first time I saw him. He never called with my endoscopy results, I received them in the mail 3 weeks later. His office refused to schedule a colonoscopy and an endoscopy at the same time. When I questioned his nurse about this, she told me it was because he gets reimbursed better from my insurance company if the procedures are done separately.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2018
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First time to see Dr. Guarisco. He listened and responded. He explained and let me make my decision. Very pleasant. Looking forward to following up what we began.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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ponchatoula – Dec 22, 2017
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Dr. Guarisco was completely insensitive about my IBS issues I've had since I was 16, I'm now 44! All he wanted to do was a colonoscopy and pretty much shut down completely after that. Very discouraging visit to say the least.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Hammond, LA – Jun 27, 2017
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This doctor didn't want to be bothered with me or my medical issues. I was only able to talk to the NP. Turns out my issues were life threatening and required multiple surgeries. No compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Covington, LA – Feb 13, 2017
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care philosophy

My years of clinical research and practice have made me an expert in the field of Gastroenterology. I strive to provide the best care to each and every one of my patients. 

biography

Dr. Steven Guarisco earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and residency at Duke University Medical Center where he served as Chief Medical Resident before completing his gastrointestinal fellowship training there. Prior...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Guarisco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St
      Covington, LA 70433
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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