The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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45 providers found
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd # 311, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Burke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Norwood Surgical Specialists LLC

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Marx is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    South Louisiana Medical Associates

    1990 Industrial Blvd, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Berry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group

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

    Kerry Byrnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Byrnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    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 Appendicitis. 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 Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Monroe Surgical Hospital

    2408 Broadmoor Blvd, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Linger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Linger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Linger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Springhill Medical Center

    2001 Doctors Dr, 
    Springhill, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niazy Selim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springhill, Louisiana. Dr. Selim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Selim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    627 E Prudhomme St, 
    Opelousas, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anupam Gupta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Opelousas, Louisiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 3F, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Zeringue is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Zeringue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Zeringue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    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

    Amanda Ellington is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Galactocoele, Gallbladder Disease, Mastectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ellington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bayou Surgical Specialists LLC

    5619 Highway 311 Ste A, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Rau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Rau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Rau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Froelich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Froelich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Froelich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Perdigao is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Perdigao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Perdigao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Jr. Jr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jr. Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Jr. Jr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jr. Jr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendicitis 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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