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We continuously strive to provide excellence in the field of Gastroenterology in a caring and comfortable environment.
Our physicians are board-certified gastroenterologists who bring a wealth of educational training in the newest technologies from medical universities across the United States.
H. Hill Hinkle, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Interests: Avid golfer and numismatist
Arthur E. Richert, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Interests: Traveling, exercising and spending time with family
C. Collins Coon, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Hunting, sports, and spending time with family
Brian T. Levatino, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Cooking, soccer, and pets
Vincent C. Herlevic, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Hunting and spending time with family
Christopher M. Oglesby, D.O.
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Lousiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
Medical Degree: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS
Internship and Residency: LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Gastroenterology Fellowship: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Weightlifting, landscaping, gardening, carpentry, and spending time with family
John S. Smiarowski, M.D.
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Medical Degree: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Internship and Residency: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Gastroenterology Fellowship: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Interests: Hunting and traveling
Har P. Rai, M.D.
Bachelor’s degree: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Medical degree: American University of the Caribbean, Cupecoy, St. Maarten
Internship and Residency: University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Gastroenterology Fellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
Interests: Traveling, spending time with family, football
Drew C. Rymill, FNP
Bachelor’s Degree: Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
FNP Degree: Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
Interests: Hunting, exercise, and spending time with family
Morgan L. O'Neal, AGACNP
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
AGACNP Degree: Northwestern State University, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Fishing, traveling, and spending time with family
Nicholas C. Fisher, FNP
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
FNP Degree: Northwestern State University, Shreveport, LA
Interests: Family, sports, outdoors
M. Francine Briscoe, PA
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
PA Degree: LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Britany H. Bishop, PA
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
PA Degree: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Interests: Spending time with family, golfing