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

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 291 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 207 are Experienced, 75 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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291 providers found
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 380, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Johnson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathon Chapman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Jacque F. Noel III M.D.

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 400, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacque Noel is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Silvers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silvers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brenner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Acadiana Surgery Center Inc

    2309 E Main St Ste 102, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Son Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Person is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Person is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Werner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Werner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Gregory Gaspard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaspard is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mayfield is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    James Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Poch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Poch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel Raines is an Assistant Professor in the LSUHSC Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and currently serves as the Acting Section Chief for LSU Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines attended medical school at LSU Shreveport School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is a graduate of the LSUHSC Gastroenterology fellowship program and continued his career in this program as a faculty member. Dr. Raines specializes in the evaluation and treatment of digestive disease, including both gastroenterology and hepatology. His current focus of research is in the field of small bowel disease and is one of the few gastroenterologists in the country who performs balloon enteroscopy to evaluate the entire small intestine. Dr. Raines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Raines is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. Dr. Raines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Brian Kann is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kann is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Silinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Daugherty is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Daugherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 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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