The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Eric Trawick
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Eric Trawick
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Stephen Person
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Stephen Person
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Person is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Person is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
    Gastroenterology

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

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

    Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Melanie Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Melanie Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    337-261-6759
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melanie Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacque Noel
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacque Noel
    Internal Medicine

    Jacque F. Noel III M.D.

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 400, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    337-235-9779
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacque Noel is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacob R. Karr
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacob R. Karr
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Michael Horaist
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Michael Horaist
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Horaist is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horaist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Horaist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Matthew Boudreaux
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Matthew Boudreaux
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Bradley Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Bradley Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Kenneth Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Kenneth Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Bradley Dowden
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Bradley Dowden
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Dowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Gregory Riggs
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Gregory Riggs
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Christopher Herrington
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Christopher Herrington
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. James Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. James Bienvenu
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    James Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. John Rhodes
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. John Rhodes
    Internal Medicine

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    John Rhodes is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. James Herrington
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. James Herrington
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    James Herrington is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Patrick Laperouse
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Patrick Laperouse
    Gastroenterology

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Patrick Laperouse is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laperouse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Stephen Abshire
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Stephen Abshire
    Internal Medicine

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    337-289-8249
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Abshire is an Internal Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abshire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacob Breaux
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Jacob Breaux
    Gastroenterology

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    337-232-6697
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Breaux is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Wayne Cestia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease

    Dr. Wayne Cestia
    Family Medicine

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

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-234-1111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wayne Cestia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cestia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Crohn's Disease?

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The areas of the digestive tract affected by Crohn’s disease are different depending on the person; however, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon. Crohn’s disease is progressive and has several subtypes that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected. The incidence of Crohn’s disease in the U.S. and the world has been increasing; however, the reasons why are unknown. Crohn’s disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder caused by the body’s immune system attacking normal cells and develops more frequently in people who are between the ages of 15 and 40 (but can appear earlier), who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease, who are of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent, or those who smoke.

    When should I see a Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 do I find the best Crohn's Disease doctor near Lafayette, LA?

    You can find a Crohn's Disease doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctors near Lafayette, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Crohn's Disease 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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