Dr. Bridget Seymour

About the Doctor

Dr. Bridget Seymour is an experienced gastroenterologist with over 21 years of practice in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed an internal medicine residency (2003–2006) and a gastroenterology fellowship (2006–2009) at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH. She has a subspecialty in Advanced Endoscopic Interventional. Dr. Seymour is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Anna Jaques Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and Lawrence General Hospital. She has a patient rating of 4.4/5 based on 500 reviews and has received five patient awards for making time, listening attentively, clearly explaining, performing thorough exams, and demonstrating great bedside manner. Her clinical expertise includes colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, and hemorrhoids. She accepts Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Over 21 years of experience in gastroenterology with advanced endoscopic interventional focus

• Graduated from Albany Medical College

• Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College/TJUH

• Affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and Lawrence General Hospital

• Patient rating 4.4/5 (500 reviews); recognized for making time, listening, clear explanations, thorough exams, and bedside manner

• Accepting new patients

• Expertise in colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, IBD, GERD, and hemorrhoids

Education & Training

Medical School – Albany Medical College
Residency – Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH, Internal Medicine, 2003–2006
Fellowship/Additional Training – Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH, Gastroenterology, 2006–2009

Medical Conditions Treated

• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD / acid reflux)

• Hemorrhoids

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Celiac disease

• Peptic ulcer disease

• Colorectal polyps and colon cancer screening

• Pancreatitis

• Gallstones and biliary disease

• Liver disease (fatty liver, hepatitis)

• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Colonoscopy (diagnostic and screening, polypectomy)

• Upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy – EGD)

• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – advanced interventional

• Capsule endoscopy (small bowel imaging)

• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – if within subspecialty

• Hemorrhoid banding and sclerotherapy

• Biopsy of gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon)

• Dilation of esophageal strictures

• Placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes

• Bravo pH monitoring (for GERD evaluation)

Services Offered

Dr. Seymour provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology services for patients with digestive and liver disorders. Her practice includes routine colorectal cancer screening, management of chronic conditions like IBD and GERD, and advanced endoscopic procedures. She performs colonoscopy for polyp detection and removal, as well as upper endoscopy for evaluation of upper abdominal symptoms, Barrett’s esophagus, and celiac disease. As an advanced endoscopist, she offers mucosal resection for larger polyps and may perform ERCP for biliary and pancreatic conditions. Dr. Seymour is known for her attentive listening, clear communication, and thorough evaluations, creating a comfortable environment for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

• Colorectal cancer screening – Colonoscopy for average and high-risk patients, polypectomy, surveillance for prior polyps

• Upper GI endoscopy – Diagnosis and treatment of GERD, ulcers, Barrett’s esophagus, celiac disease, strictures

• Inflammatory bowel disease care – Medical management (biologics, immunomodulators), surveillance colonoscopy, flare management

• Advanced endoscopy – Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), possible ERCP (verify), capsule endoscopy

• Hemorrhoid treatment – Office-based banding, sclerotherapy, lifestyle and dietary counseling

• Liver and pancreatic disease – Evaluation of abnormal liver tests, fatty liver, pancreatitis, gallstones

• Functional GI disorders – Management of IBS, dyspepsia, bloating

• Pre-procedure consultation – Risk assessment, medication adjustment, bowel preparation education

• Post-procedure follow-up – Pathology results discussion, surveillance planning

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 600 Primrose St, suite 203, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Phone: (978) 459-6737

Hospital Affiliations

• Anna Jaques Hospital – Newburyport, Massachusetts

• Holy Family Hospital – Methuen, Massachusetts

• Lawrence General Hospital – Lawrence, Massachusetts