The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Esophagitis Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Esophagitis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 207 are Experienced, 82 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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298 providers found
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Luis E Alvarez MD Apmc

    1100 Andre St Ste 301, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Alvarez is a Gastroenterologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore Gastroenterology

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Red River Pediatric Clinic LLC

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 305, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Scott is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jacob R Karr MD LLC

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 303, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Joan Walker M.D. LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 411, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Karr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Guarisco is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Guarisco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Guarisco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    A New Orleans native, Dr. Andry earned his medical degree from Tulane where he also completed his internship, residency and gastroenterology fellowship. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and practices at Ochsner Health Center Covington. Dr. Andry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

    439 Heymann Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    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 Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kirkikis is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kirkikis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Matthew Rice is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Poch is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Poch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Sean Connolly is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Nisha Patel
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    CHRISTUS Ochsner - Lake Area

    4200 Nelson Road, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Esophagitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Suite 2220, 
    Luling, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rahil Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Luling, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Esophagitis?

    Esophagitis is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus becomes swollen, inflamed, or irritated. The esophagus is the tube that leads from your mouth to the stomach. It is also called the food pipe.

    When should I see an Esophagitis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 an Esophagitis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Esophagitis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Esophagitis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 an Esophagitis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Esophagitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Esophagitis 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 an Esophagitis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis 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 Esophagitis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Esophagitis 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 an Esophagitis doctor that offers video calls?

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