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Dr. Veronica Dugan, MD

Dr. Veronica Dugan, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Veronica Dugan, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dugan has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2000. She is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

9 am
to
4 pm

Tuesday

9 am
to
4 pm

Wednesday

9 am
to
4 pm

Thursday

9 am
to
4 pm

Friday

9 am
to
4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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131 Cherokee Rose Ln
Covington, LA 70433

Locations

Gastroenterology Group AMC

Gastroenterology Group AMC131 Cherokee Rose Ln Covington, LA 70433
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(985) 273-5027

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dugan is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Dugan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Dugan specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Dugan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dugan

4.3
53 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen
Highly recommend Dr Dugan. She takes the time to listen and explain. very knowledgeable doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2025
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Dr. Dugan is smart, personable and knows her job.. Great bedside manner. Staff was caring. I would definitely refer others to her. Colonoscopy went smoothly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sue – Aug 30, 2024
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Good Doctor
Telehealth
I had a phone visit yesterday with Dr. Dugan and she is so thorough I was just amazed at how thorough she was I appreciate her and I think she’s just a wonderful doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2024
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I could not be any happier. I was in pain and called and they said they would fit me in. Everyone was very nice and helpful. She didn’t rush me and explained everything clearly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2023
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caring physician
Dr. Dugan always explains things in an easy to understand way. She is helpful in helping me find the best deal on my medications. She looks out for all aspects of the patient's well being.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John C. Cervini, Jr. – Sep 29, 2023
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Dr. Dugan was very thorough and attentive to what issues I had been dealing with and offered remedies towards healing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2023
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Visits Are Too Infrequent
I am fortunate to have only had to see Dr. Dugan for colonoscopy procedures. As dreaded as colonoscopies are, because of Dr. Dugan I look forward to having it done. Her professionalism and skills are among the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 04, 2023
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Listens thoroughly
Dr. Dugan listens thoroughly and asks questions to make sure she is understanding what you are going through. She always makes me feel at ease. She explains everything and makes sure you understand what she is telling you. Everyone in her office are sincere and professional from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. Her nurse Holli is awesome as well!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 19, 2023
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She won’t give up on the search for remedies or at least getting to more reasonable treatments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dee – Aug 16, 2023
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She is a doctor that talks to you, so you understand what is going on with your condition. Dr.Dugan has saved my life more than 4 times. She goes above & beyond to help you. Her staff is always very helpful. Her nurse Holly is right on top of things when you call for help. Dr.Dugan has a person that will go out of her way to help you get in touch with her. She is always so very helpful to me and other patients. I witness this on my last visit to her office. I believe the lady name is Jessica. I use to see her at the front desk when I check in. I have not seen her in a while I thought she might have quit , but to my surprise I found out she got promoted. I wish she could work the front desk again & her new job. She always made the check in so pleasant and discreet. I highly recommend Dr. Dugan. for your Gastro needs. Her knowledge and experience shows when she is in the exam room with you . As one of critical care patient, I highly recommend Dr.Dugan for your Gastro needs
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cherie from Slidell – Aug 03, 2023
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My Athena Health account was canceled this morning, I suspect by Danielle Thomas, Dr. Dugan's office manager. She was exceedingly rude to me recently when she called about my appointment, even going so far as to tell me to see a nurse practitioner instead of Dr. Dugan because these nurses were closer to my residence. When I resisted agreeing with her suggestion, she took extreme umbrage and hung up on me. Then she called again, but only to endlessly reiterate that I should see someone else. I have never encountered this kind of churlish behavior before at any doctor's office ever, and I feel I must in good conscience report it since I can't imagine that Dr. Dugan knows what's being said behind her back.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Dugan's office manager is a harpy from hell. She has no respect for Dr. Dugan's patients and actually told me I should see a nurse practitioner in a town closer to where I live instead of the doctor. When I took exception to this, she hung up on me. Then she called back and reiterated everything she had said before. She has no concept of the meaning of the words "listen" or "empathy". I am feeling very sad to be writing this, but if sharing what I experienced spares just one person from going through the abusive Third Degree as I just did, it will have been worth it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Mrs. Gray – Apr 22, 2021
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Very nice, excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Francisca Dierker – Feb 13, 2021
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Dr Dugan is an excellent doctor and the only reason that I go to that office. Holly her nurse is good also but office is tough and getting an appointment with her is even worse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 20, 2020
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Good doctor if this Group doesn't suddenly end your care with them. She is very helpful, but don't get too comfortable, if you are involved in your care. No matter how long you are there, or how many health issues they are working on with you, if you "unknowingly" do something they don't like (in our case it was debating a large bill that they didn't warn us about. Our INSURER told us it was a big issue, and we had nothing else to go on at that point, so we griped about this 4500 dollar bill), THEY WILL DROP YOU. They disregarded all apologies even when they knew our complaint was never our ill-willed. It was based on the information we got on this procedure, from Blue Cross. According to current Louisiana laws they can be as heartless as they want - who knew? We regularly tell others about our experience there and no one ever knows that a physicians group can treat a patient so unfairly, if they choose to be that way. They DO have a tough job, but this is not right.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2019
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Dr Dugan is a caring doctor, she takes time to explain and gives you time to ask questions. I really like how fast she answers questions on the patients portal. Holly her nurse is also very friendly and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Martha in Covington – Dec 14, 2018
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This medical corporation has 2 large facilities and many doctors, but Dr. Dugan is the best doctor of them all. She has a large following and could easily have a very successful clinic on her own. If you go there, you must see her.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2018
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Excellent Doctor with very pleasant temperament. Explains the procedure and results in "lay-mans" terms. I believe she really cares.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Charles J. in LA, LA – Aug 25, 2018
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Dr. Duggan provides Excellent care and advise. I recommend her to all my friends. She preformed a colonoscopy on me yesterday and explained everything thoroughly, and answered all questions immediately. The staff at the Endo center were so warm, caring and kind. I would like to especially thank Kelly, Valarie, Julie, Sharon and Chad for their expert care! I am a retired RN and appreciate quality medical care when I see it and Dr. Duggan and her staff are Quality care! Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lyndall O'Brien – Jul 27, 2018
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Dr. Dugan and her staff are very pleasant and friendly. Wait time about average for a doctors office. I would recommend Dr. Dugan and her office to others. My only suggestion is that there should be a separate exit for patients following procedures done in the EndoCenter. All patients are brought back through the waiting area, which I found to be a little odd.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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ktb – Jul 10, 2018
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My goal is to provide high quality patient care at a reasonable cost using the most advanced technology.

As a group, we conduct our business with our patients and our community in an ethical manner, respecting the individual rights...
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biography

Dr. Veronica Dugan received her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at Loyola University in New Orleans. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University Medical Sciences Center in New Orleans. Upon...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Medical Center Of Louisiana At N Of

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Lsu Medical Center Of New Orleans

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Medical Center Of Louisiana At N Of

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Dugan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St
      Covington, LA 70433
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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