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Summary

  • Dr. Jacob Karr is a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA and is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital. He received his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been in practice 8 years. He is experienced in general gastroenterology, biliary tract disease, esophageal disease, pancreatic disease, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. He has more than 10 publications and 6 citings.

Education & Training

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    Ochsner Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2009
  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana State UniversityBS, Biological Sciences, 2000 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Intern Medical Knowledge Award 2009
  • AMA Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Students, LSUHSC 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Using Computerized Physician Order Entry to Ensure Appropriate Vaccination of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
    Karr, JR., Lu JJ., Smith RB., Thomas, AC, Ochsner J, 1/1/2016
  • Modified Needle Knives in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Large Sessile and Flat Colorectal Lesions: The Largest US Experience  
    Karr, J., Decker, C., Margolin, D., Whitlow, C., Eriksen, C., Davis, N., Antillon, M., Pak, K., Roy, P, Digestive Disease Week Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
  • Multifocal Granular Cell Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract  
    Karr, J., Ray, A., Smith, R., Davis, N., Antillon, M., Regional Postgraduate Course, 1/1/2013
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Other

  • Stretta procedure for GERD 
    The Gastro Clinic Blog
    1/1/2017

Press Mentions

  • GI Leader to Know: Dr. Michael Sheffield of the Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology South
    GI Leader to Know: Dr. Michael Sheffield of the Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology SouthSeptember 26th, 2018
  • Bayer, Bausch Health & More — 4 GI Company Key Notes
    Bayer, Bausch Health & More — 4 GI Company Key NotesSeptember 19th, 2018
  • GI Leader to Know: Dr. Jacob Karr of the Gastro Clinic
    GI Leader to Know: Dr. Jacob Karr of the Gastro ClinicSeptember 17th, 2018
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Hospital Affiliations