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    MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    65 providers found
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery

      Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

      102 Drury Ln, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Abshire is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Abshire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      The Gastro Clinic

      1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      The Gastro Clinic

      1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

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

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

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

      Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

      102 Drury Ln, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

      Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Horaist is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Interventional Radiology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Interventional Radiology

      Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 203, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kyle Degeyter is an Interventional Radiologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Degeyter 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Degeyter is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

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

      Jason Breaux is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      457 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Mccarron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Endoscopy.

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

      Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

      461 Heymann Blvd, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Alexander, MD, specializes in internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Alexander is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in adult primary care and complex medical management. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals in July 1985. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

      102 Drury Ln, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Hamilton Medical Group

      200 A Energy Pkwy., 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Broussard is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacque Noel is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC

      1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303, 
      Lafayette, LA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Breaux is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 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 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 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 Lafayette, 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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