The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Covington, LA. Of these, 108 are Experienced and 31 are Advanced.

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139 providers found
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Palmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Renee-Finan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington,, Louisiana. Dr. Renee-Finan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Renee-Finan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Nathan Philip-Hite is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Philip-Hite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Philip-Hite is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Champagne is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Louis Ramsey-Barfield is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge,, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey-Barfield is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ramsey-Barfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Green Clinic LLC, Ruston, La

    1200 S Farmerville St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Mcclusky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclusky 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 Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcclusky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Marksville Family Care Center

    5541 Highway 1, 
    Marksville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bordelon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marksville, Louisiana. Dr. Bordelon is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bordelon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fred Liner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Liner is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholecystitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Liner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Erin E. Soleto M.D. ApMc LLC

    608 Fleming Ln, 
    Minden, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Soleto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Dr. Soleto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soleto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, 
    Abbeville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Weston Miller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Abbeville, Louisiana. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Surgery & Trauma - 3rd Avenue

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darin Doumite is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Doumite is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Doumite is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Hospital Management System LLC

    1000 W Pinhook Rd Ste 310, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    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 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Levator Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Talukder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gensler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1606 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    G Thomas-Arbour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas-Arbour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas-Arbour is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veronica Dugan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dugan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dugan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Gastro Clinic

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

    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. Dr. Karr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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 near Covington, LA?

    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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