The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, LA

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Alexandria, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Alexandria, LA. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Raza is a Colorectal Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Raza has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Radiology Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

    3704 North Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Smith is a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Central Louisiana Imaging Inc.

    3704 North Blvd Ste 1, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devin Tighe is a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Tighe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Boils.

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    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Central Louisiana Imaging, Inc.

    3704 North Blvd Ste 1, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Allen is a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 3F, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Timmer is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Timmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Alexandria VAMC Pharmacy

    2495 Shreveport Hwy # 71, 
    Pineville, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dianne Lafleur is a Radiologist in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Lafleur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Gallbladder Disease, and Baker Cyst.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zack Buckalew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buckalew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Gout, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Buckalew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Radiology Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

    3704 N Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Head is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Head is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Stroke, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Head is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Radiology Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

    3704 N Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Hogg is a Radiologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Hogg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    2495 Shreveport Hwy, 
    Pineville, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Norem is a General Surgeon in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Norem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Norem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harishwar Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Brian Clinic, LLP

    425 Scott St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kanemo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Kanemo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Newsom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Newsom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Mangel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mangel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Dehydration, Cardiac Arrest, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Budde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Budde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    201 4th St, Suite 2c, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mccoy is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    201 4th St, Suite 3a, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meyer Kaplan is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Rapides Regional Physician Group, Specialty Care, LLC

    201 4th St, Suite 5b, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Harris is a General Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Alexandria, 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Alexandria, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular 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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