GastroIntestinal Specialists
Gastroenterology • Shreveport, LA • Since 1979
About
GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. (GIS) is a private, independent digestive health clinic based in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded in 1979. They operate 7 offices across the United States (all in Louisiana) with HQ at 3217 Mabel Street, Shreveport. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices; Specializes in gastroenterology - Headquarters: Shreveport, LA; Private ownership - Contact: gisadmin@gis.md; Phone 318-631-9121 - Locations: 7 offices including Shreveport and Bossier City - Website: gis.md - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gastrointestinal-specialists-a-m-c If you’re looking for family-friendly, local GI care in Shreveport, GIS is an established option with multiple Louisiana locations and a long-standing presence in the region.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
3217 Mabel Street, Shreveport, LA 71103, US
Phone
3186319121
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Opening Hours
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C.): 4.9/5 (292 reviews)
- Birdeye (GastroIntestinal Specialists - CareSouth): 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Birdeye (Gastrointestinal Specialists - Central): 4.8/5 (624 reviews)
- Yelp: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Facebook: 88% recommend (216 reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of professional and competent medical care
- Friendly, comforting, and kind staff interactions
- Efficient procedures and clean facilities
- Effective communication regarding diagnoses and procedures
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and procedures
- Concerns regarding administrative organization and billing issues
- Occasional reports of dismissive or unprofessional behavior by specific staff or doctors
- Difficulty obtaining insurance authorizations
"Dr. Provenza and his staff were and are excellent, professional, and competent. Everything else was Excellent, and I would still give five stars, but I wouldn't be so patient to wait so long again and have to be NPO."
— Birdeye Reviewer"After multiple phone calls with their office to make sure everything was set for the appointment, I received one last call the day before the appointment; after a month, they did not obtain insurance authorization."
— Birdeye Reviewer"I was super nervous, but they eased my nerves and managed any pain. Wonderful experience. First, they are very efficient. Not a lot of waiting around, they get right down to business."
— Birdeye ReviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- James Van Der Beek’s death renews focus on colon cancer screening | News | ktbs.com — Feb 12, 2026
- First Cup with First News: Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology | First Cup with First News | ktbs.com — Mar 5, 2026
- Ice storm closures and cancellations in Shreveport, Bossier | News | shreveportbossieradvocate.com — Jan 25, 2026
- America’s Best In Medicine Profiles Sacha V. Patel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C: Compassionate Pediatric GI Care In Shreveport, LA | Pro News Report — Apr 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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