Contact Us
Address
131-b Cherokee Rose Lane
Covington, LA 70433
Phone
985-871-1721Quick Facts
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
GastroGroup and Endocenter - Covington, LA
Gastroenterology in Covington, LA
GastroGroup and Endocenter - Covington, LA
131-b Cherokee Rose Lane
Closed. Opens Tue at 9 AM
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About L. Phillips Jenkins, M.D.
Dr. L. Phillips Jenkins received his undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Upon graduation, he completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University Mississippi Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Louisiana State University Medical Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Jenkins is currently a resident of St. Tammany Parish. He maintains active membership in The Louisiana State Medical Society, Louisiana Gastroenterology Society, The American College of Gastroenterology, The American Gastroenterology Association, and The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Jenkins joined the GastroGroup and Endocenter in July of 2012. Dr. Jenkins is an active staff member of St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, and Ochsner-Northshore Hospital. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Jenkins enjoys traveling, reading, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Blood in the Stool
- Bloating
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr Jenkins is an excellent Dr. Very caring and knowledgeable! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a GI specialist.
Great staff and Dr. Jenkins is so professional and he takes his time and answers all of your questions. I always have a wonderful visit.
Very caring doctor, and very thorough
Dr Jenkins has great bedside manner. Took his time explaining everything and I never felt like he was rushing to move on to the next patient. As long as he is practicing medicine, he will be my GI doc.
Dr. Jenkins accommodated me quickly in his schedule after I had an emergency room visit. He also expedited the appointment for my endoscopy. I couldn’t ask for more! Great job!
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