IntestinalDiverticulitis near Shreveport, LA

Care Philosophy: Samip Master, MD, values clear and transparent communication with his patients and their caregivers as he provides advanced cancer treatments??

Biography: Dr. Karla Querbes, MD is an Internist who practices in Shreveport, LA. She is 63 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Karla Querbes, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.

Biography: 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.

Biography: 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.

Biography: 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!

Biography: Dr. Robert Smith was born in Springhill and grew up in Bossier City, attending public schools and graduating from Airline High School. After graduation he majored in Biology at LSU where he also played offensive lineman as part of the 2007 National Championship team. He was accepted into medical school at LSU School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2012. After completing a family medicine residency at the University of Texas Northeast in Tyler he and his family decided to move back home to Louisiana.When he is not taking care of his patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family. Outdoor activities are a big part of his life, whether on the water or in the woods, playing football, exercising, or grilling.

Biography: Dr. Lim received her Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, as well as her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. She interned both at Santo Tomas and the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Lim completed her residency at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens. She is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lim practices alongside her husband, Dr. Kennedy Lim at the WK Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic. The couple have four children. She enjoys attending the symphony, travelling, and exercising especially yoga and Zumba.