Dr. Nathaniel Ranney, MD
Gastroenterology*
15+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Nathaniel Ranney, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Nathaniel Ranney, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ranney has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.6 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (28 reviews)
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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
Covington, LA 70433
Locations
Gastroenterology Group AMC
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- Hours
- 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. Ranney is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Ranney 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 Expertise • Dr. Ranney specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Ranney's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ranney
4.6
28 ratings, 22 with a written review
| 5 star | 89% | 89% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 7% | 7% |
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Answers questions
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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Jan 22, 2025
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Going strate to the problem
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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Regina – Apr 11, 2024
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Gastroenterologist
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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Jan 18, 2024
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THE BEST
Telehealth
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J Russ – Jan 17, 2024
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Dr. Ranney is 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2023
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Takes Time To Talk To You
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
2 others found this helpful
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Alice Keith – Sep 19, 2023
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Dr. Ranney is an excellent doctor. He is a very well educated, humble person. He is also a very experienced and honest professional. Dr, Ranney takes the time to explain everything before and after a procedure. He really cares about his patients. I am under Dr. Ranney care every year for my diagnostic procedures. It is a pleasure to deal with Dr. Ranney and his staff.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Luz – Aug 09, 2022
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Dr Ranney is an incredible Dr with an amazing heart. Not only has he taken great care of my son and his health, he is extremely knowledgeable, informative and makes you feel at ease when he talks to you. We truly admire the person that Dr Ranney is and the Dr in him is honorable. We live in sincere appreciation for Dr Ranney and his practice. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Gastro specialist.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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K Peace – Mar 01, 2022
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Horrible doctor, refuses to listen to his patients needs and takes it upon himself to make decisions without their consent. He also does not respect his patients when they are going through a rough time. Stay clear of him and find a doctor who will listen and cared about the needs of their patients vs just doing what HE thinks is best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2022
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Dr. Ranney is such a wonderful doctor. Can't thank him enough for all he did for me. Office staff is excellent. Always kind and helpful with checking in.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Meghan – Oct 19, 2021
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Dr. Ranney is fantastic. He found a mass 2 years ago in my colon, recommended an excellent surgeon and I’m doing great. Thank you Dr. Ranney. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! David
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 10, 2020
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Dr. Ranney is always professional and courteous. I had a colonoscopy recently and he found precancerous polyps where my doctor 5 years ago had missed these! I am so happy I switched to him and highly recommend him!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Kat B – Jul 14, 2020
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Dr Ranney is a FANTASTIC Doctor. He is Professional, Super smart, and has an amazing bedside manner. I would and have highly recommended him.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jenn Barnes – Aug 29, 2019
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I saw Dr Ranney for the first time a few weeks ago and what made him stand out from other doctors is that he listened to me! How many doctors call you at 8pm on a Friday night to give you results from a test you had earlier in the week. He is amazing in my book and I would 100%/recommend him to everyone I know
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
8 others found this helpful
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Mandeville, LA – Jul 28, 2018
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Dr. Ranney is an excellent physician who treated me as if I were his family member. He is highly knowledgeable and spent ample enough time to discuss my medical issues. I strongly rexommend him.
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
9 others found this helpful
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RHogan in Covington, LA – Jun 08, 2018
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He is an awesome doctor in my opinion and very approachable. He never rushes out of the office. He seems to care about his patient and truly is concerned with your condition. I highly trust his medical decisions with my acute colitis condition. He listens to your problems.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Marilyn in Independence – Jan 02, 2018
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Seems like a nice guy but being punctual professional-wise? This is why I rated a 2, from someone trying to get the Crohn's under control, we BARELY ever see him especially in the hospital. He ran tests, supplied over-priced generic meds without even following through/checking on progress and he goes MIA.
Would be rated higher if he things a little more professional regardless of how busy he is or not.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Covington, LA – May 03, 2017
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Dr. Ranney is one of the most caring physicians I have come across. He does not rush and carefully explains everything. He is genuine and you can tell he truly cares about his patients. His intellect is very apparent. Wait times have varied, but in my opinion he is very much worth the wait!!!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Jane in Covington, LA – Feb 16, 2017
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He is good but wait time ridiculous
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Kathy in Kentwood, La – Dec 13, 2016
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Dr. Ranney is not only an incredible doctor, he is also extremely kind and caring. I recently had to have a procedure done due to findings on a routine colonoscopy. Because of his training and expertise I was able to avoid major surgery. I believe him to be the only Gastroenterologist on the North Shore with the training. I have recommended him to all my friends and family.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Lynn Berglund in Mandeville, LA – Sep 03, 2016
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Dr. Nathaniel Ranney, MD is a gastroenterologist in Covington, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ranney has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences...read moreGastroenterology
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Medical University Of South Carolina
Fellowship Hospital, 2015University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Residency Hospital, 2012University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Internship Hospital, 2010Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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