The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Anal Fissure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Kann is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 747, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Orangio is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Orangio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elyse Bevier is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bevier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zelhart is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zelhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zelhart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Whitlow is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Whitlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Whitlow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Paruch is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Paruch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Paruch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Johnston is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Johnston has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Kethman is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kethman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kethman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parker Ellison is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Guider is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colitis, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 720, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebekah Lemann is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Mga GI Diagnostic & Therapeutic Center

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 700, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lilly is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4400, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Awtrey is a Gastroenterologist in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Awtrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Silinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mayfield is a Colorectal Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vernon Carriere is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Carriere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Catinis is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Catinis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Silvers is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silvers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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