The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

    439 Heymann Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rhodes is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Broussard is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Laperouse is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laperouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Broussard is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Portal Hypertension, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Rue Louis XIV

    121 Rue Louis Xiv Building 6, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Lourdes Physician Group LLC

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeremy Knott is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Knott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Knott is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    811 Albertson Pkwy Ste D, 
    Broussard, LA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Broussard, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Edward Lafleur MD

    2445 E Milton Ave, 
    Youngsville, LA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Beth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Youngsville, Louisiana. Dr. Beth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Kerry M. Schexnaider Internal Medicine Group LLC

    207 Milton Rd, 
    Maurice, LA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maurice, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Obesity, COVID-19, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Primary Care At Maurice

    9610 Maurice Ave, 
    Maurice, LA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brody James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maurice, Louisiana. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Hypopituitarism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)?

    Chronic idiopathic (of unknown cause) constipation is a persistent condition that mainly affects females and older adults and is characterized by infrequent, hard, and lumpy stools that are extremely difficult to pass. This creates a buildup of stool in the colon that causes extreme abdominal and pelvic pain. While the cause is unknown, chronic idiopathic constipation may be triggered by reduced fluid and fiber intake; the use of certain medications, such as antihistamines, antipsychotic medications, opioids, general anesthetics, and antiparkinsonian drugs; changes in the colon; rectocele (rectum bulging into vagina); rectal prolapse (rectum protrudes through the anus); or dyssynergic dysfunction (disorder of muscles and sphincters that control defecation).

    When should I see a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Lafayette, 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 a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Lafayette, 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Lafayette, 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Lafayette, 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 a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Lafayette, 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Lafayette, 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Lafayette, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) 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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