accepting new patients
Locations
Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology
2551 Greenwood Road
Suite 350
Shreveport
, LA 71103
About Me
Dr. Michael enjoyed his time in Shreveport so much that he chose to return to the Shreveport-Bossier community after practicing Gastroenterology in California. He had completed his undergraduate bachelor’s degree in neuroscience at the University of California Riverside, followed by a master’s degree in Biological Sciences/Neuroscience at Cal Poly Pomona. From there he proceeded to Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., for a post-baccalaureate program. He earned his MD/MBBS degree from Ochsner School of Medicine/University of Queensland (New Orleans/Australia).
Following medical school, he remained at LSU Health in Shreveport for a Gastroenterology fellowship and where he was named chief fellow. This is just one of many honors including the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Award of Excellence, graduating at the top of his medical class. He also received the Dean’s Commendation for High Academic Achievement during medical school.
During his academic career Dr. Michael served as a teaching associate and tutor and participated in several research projects on Gastroenterology subjects and delivered both poster projects and oral presentations. Several additional projects focused on quality improvement processes.
Dr. Michael is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians.
In addition to work as a physician, Dr. Michael has provided planning and support for his family’s international business and has also performed volunteer work in New Orleans, Los Angeles and Australia.
Dr. Michael and his wife have two daughters. When not busy in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking and a variety of sports, including tennis, golf and basketball.
Education
Fellowship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Residency:
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Internship:
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Medical School:
The University of Queensland
, MD
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- 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
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Arteriovenous malformation / AVM
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhea
- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastrojejunal Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Diseases and Disorders
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Overweight and Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pouchitis
- Rectal Bleeding
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Procedures Performed
- Biopsy
- Chronic Care Management
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Function Test
- Manometry
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement
- Physical Examination
- Polypectomy (Hysteroscopic Morcellator)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Upper Gastrointestinal Series (UGI)