The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Colitis near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - St. Patrick

    401 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr, 1st Floor, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Internal Medicine - Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Swla LLC

    555 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 101, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricardo Mccall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Teran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarpreet Basra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Basra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Fontenot is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Marrero is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Marrero is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

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    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lucid Speech Therapy

    630 W Prien Lake Rd Ste B, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnny Biddle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Biddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Biddle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lechtenberg And Foret LLC

    235 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Foret is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Foret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Serrano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Serrano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Orthostatic Hypotension, Stroke, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ken Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Landry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Landry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Burklow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Burklow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obesity, Radiation Enteritis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Burklow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bernauer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bernauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Lymphangitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Bernauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mir Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Dementia, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ferrell Mcclain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mcclain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Dehydration, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Mcclain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lsuhsc Family Practice Center Lcmh

    1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Loewer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Loewer is rated as an Experienced 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Loewer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles, 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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