
Dr. Edward Ronald Samper MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1666 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Suite 105 Shreveport LA, 71105About
Dr. Edward Samper is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Samper specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Samper often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Indiana University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Chronic Pain
- Heart Disease
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary D Dunn M.D.1801 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71101
- Dr. Joann Edith Warrick M.D.1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA 71103
- Dr. Andrew M Werner M.D.1801 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71101
- Dr. Michael D Stratton M.D.1801 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71101
- Dr. W. Reid Grimes M.D.1801 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71101
- Dr. Philip A Cole M.D.1801 Fairfield Ave Shreveport LA 71101
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTUS HEALTH SHREVEPORT - BOSSIERl
1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SHREVEPORT LA 71105SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103