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Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

4531 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32503

(850) 436-4563

Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP is a nurse in Gulf Breeze, FL specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola and GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF PENSACOLA PA.

Office Locations

Address:

204 Center Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Address:

4531 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32503

Some issues Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

doctor visit	103
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

doctor visit	610
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	95
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

doctor visit	465
hospital care	643
inpatient care	643

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	196
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

doctor visit	586
hospital care	404
inpatient care	404

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	35
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	84
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

doctor visit	768
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	78
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	845
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	69
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	22
doctor visit	779
hospital care	265
inpatient care	265
lab tests	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	88
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	26
doctor visit	741
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	58
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	48
doctor visit	1155
hospital care	452
inpatient care	452
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP treated as a nurse in Gulf Breeze, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	33
doctor visit	674
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305
lab tests	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	445
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	62
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (ACNP-BC) and has a state license in Florida.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (ACNP-BC)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF PENSACOLA PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Laura Denise Williams, APRN, ARNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$155 LINZESS $87	Skyrizi $41	Mavyret $15	Creon $13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$134 LINZESS $134
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$65 DUPIXENT $65
Celgene Corporation	$45 ZEPOSIA $45
Medtronic, Inc.	$39 INTERSTIM $39
Other	$53 Axonics $34	IBSRELA $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$490

Biography

Ms. Laura Williams specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system) and practices in Pensacola, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL. Areas of expertise for Ms. Williams include indigestion, polyps, and hepatitis. Ms. Williams is professionally affiliated with Ascension.

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