The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Lake Charles, LA

Find the Top Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 6 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Niazy Selim
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Niazy Selim
    General Surgery

    Louisiana Surgeons Of Excellence LLC

    215 W Prien Lake Rd Ste A, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-502-8706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Niazy Selim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Selim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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 Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Nisha Patel
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Nisha Patel
    Gastroenterology

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - Lake Area

    4200 Nelson Road, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Ricardo Mccall
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Ricardo Mccall
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Swla LLC

    555 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Ste 101, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    337-439-0762
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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.

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    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Eric Fontenot
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Eric Fontenot
    Gastroenterology

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Sarpreet Basra
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Sarpreet Basra
    Gastroenterology

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Khaled Nour
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Khaled Nour
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Frank Marrero
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Frank Marrero
    Gastroenterology

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. 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.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Juan Teran
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Juan Teran
    Gastroenterology

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    337-433-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Paul H. Nichols
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Paul H. Nichols
    Gastroenterology
    501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    337-433-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Nichols is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Keith Chung
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Keith Chung
    General Surgery

    CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

    4200 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    337-433-1303
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keith Chung is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Walter Ledet
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Walter Ledet
    General Surgery

    Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District

    914 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    337-527-6363
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Walter Ledet is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Ledet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Stephen Castleberry
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. Stephen Castleberry
    General Surgery

    Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District

    914 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    337-527-6363
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Castleberry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Castleberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. William Seale
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Dr. William Seale
    General Surgery

    Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District

    914 Cypress St, 
    Sulphur, LA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    337-527-6363
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    William Seale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Seale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Colostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous tissue, separates the organs in the abdomen from those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a thinned area in the diaphragm to its complete absence. An absent or partially formed diaphragm results in an abnormal opening (hernia) that allows the stomach and intestines to move into the chest cavity and crowd the heart and lungs. This crowding can lead to underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), potentially resulting in life-threatening breathing difficulties that are apparent from birth.

    When should I see a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 do I find the best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor near Lake Charles, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 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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