The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors in Louisiana, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 299 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near Louisiana, US. Of these, 249 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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299 providers found
    Elite in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Red River Pediatric Clinic LLC

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 305, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qiang Cai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Pancreas Divisum, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kirkikis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kirkikis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 370, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vallisitaram Kodali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kodali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

    439 Heymann Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Connolly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karalyn Bentley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bentley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Eschete is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A New Orleans native, Dr. Andry earned his medical degree from Tulane where he also completed his internship, residency and gastroenterology fellowship. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and practices at Ochsner Health Center Covington. Dr. Andry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Andry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Andry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Advanced in Gastrectomy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 1

    1850 Gause Blvd East, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Bryan DiBuono earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of Medicine in New Orleans in June 2005. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship Training in Gastroenterology at LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. DiBuono is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Dr. Dibuono is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dibuono is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Dibuono is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - Lake Area

    4200 Nelson Road, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - Lake Area

    4150 Nelson Road, Building G, Building 1, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Matias Nauts is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nauts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gastrectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Labarre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Labarre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Daniel Raines is an Assistant Professor in the LSUHSC Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and currently serves as the Acting Section Chief for LSU Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines attended medical school at LSU Shreveport School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is a graduate of the LSUHSC Gastroenterology fellowship program and continued his career in this program as a faculty member. Dr. Raines specializes in the evaluation and treatment of digestive disease, including both gastroenterology and hepatology. His current focus of research is in the field of small bowel disease and is one of the few gastroenterologists in the country who performs balloon enteroscopy to evaluate the entire small intestine. Dr. Raines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raines is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Poch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Poch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    WK Gastroenterology Associates

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 540, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Linzay is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Linzay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Nusloch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nusloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nusloch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

    When should I see a Gastrectomy doctor in Louisiana, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastrectomy doctor in Louisiana, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastrectomy doctors in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastrectomy doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastrectomy doctor in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastrectomy doctor in Louisiana, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastrectomy doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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