The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 98 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Ramsey is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gregoire is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gregoire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Scoliosis.

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    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Surgical Oncology

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ray Daugherty is a Surgical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Daugherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dane Mackey is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Harris is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lawton is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Thyroid Nodule, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Branstetter is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Branstetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sang-ting Tsai is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Aultman is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Aultman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Newsome is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sparks is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Vertigo, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brant Casford is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Casford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    7520 Perkins Rd Ste 290, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Matthews is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Renee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Renee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

    9103 Jefferson Hwy, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Mullins is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Mullins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Rodrigo Saenz is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Saenz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaya Vellanki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vellanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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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