The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Colitis near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 90 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Renee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Renee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Ramsey is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asif Talukder is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Talukder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Levator Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 507, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Philip is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Philip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    General Practice
    Advanced in Colitis
    General Practice

    Convenient Care LLC

    3282 Drusilla Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Tracheitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5151 Plank Rd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahati Harden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4463 Hwy 1 S, 
    Port Allen, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Patrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Allen, Louisiana. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Preety Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Primary Care For Women

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 201, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Farries is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Farries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Ray Halliburton Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ray Halliburton Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lake Primary Care Physicians

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 7000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Mestayer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mestayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hartman Brunt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Brunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Convenient Care LLC

    5439 Airline Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Montelaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Montelaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, H1N1 Influenza, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazneen Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hussain is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Colitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Colitis doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Colitis doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Colitis doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 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 near Baton Rouge, 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 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 near Baton Rouge, LA?

    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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