The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Louisiana, US. Of these, 107 are Experienced and 36 are Advanced.

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143 providers found
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asif Talukder is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Talukder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Levator Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Renee is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Renee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Philip is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Philip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Surgical Oncology

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Daugherty is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Daugherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Werner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Werner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Ramsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Brian Kann is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kann is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    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 the treatment of Anal Fissure. 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 Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Outpatient Surgery Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Parks is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Parks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parks is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Parks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Grimes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Grimes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Raza is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Raza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    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 the treatment of Anal Fissure. 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 Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Silinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Joseph Marrazzo III MD Apmc

    501 Medical Center Dr Ste 410, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Marrazzo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Marrazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

    When should I see an Anal Fissure 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 an Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure 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 an Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure 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 an Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure 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 Anal Fissure doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure 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 an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure 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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