The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 637 doctor with experience in Colitis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 531 are Experienced, 96 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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637 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Philips is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Philips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Diarrhea.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mark is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services

    616 S Washington St, 
    Bastrop, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. 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.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

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

    Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. 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.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists A M C

    2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Rimmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Rimmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 304, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simhadri Sastry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sastry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Joan Walker M.D. LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 411, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Center Of The South Apmc

    8120 Main St Ste 200, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pellegrin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pellegrin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Fitzgerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Suite 2220, 
    Luling, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahil Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Matthew Rice is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

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

    Steven Guarisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Guarisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    General Practice
    Advanced in Colitis
    General Practice

    Convenient Care LLC

    3282 Drusilla Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Brandt is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Tracheitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Sean Connolly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Shamita Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    107 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slusher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Slusher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Slusher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - Lake Area

    4200 Nelson Road, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

    Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Colitis 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 a Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 a Colitis 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 Colitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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