The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors near Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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41 providers found
    Elite in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karalyn Bentley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bentley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    3401 North Blvd Ste 330, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bostick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bostick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hausmann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hausmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Allain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Allain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    V Keith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Keith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Kleinpeter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kleinpeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Leblanc is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Thrombophlebitis, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Dr. Kyle Jakob is a board certified General Surgeon, and a member of American College of Surgeons. In addition to his responsibilities as Section Head, Dr. Jakob also serves as Chief of Staff of Ochsner Baton Rouge. He specializes in a wide range of cancer care including breast, skin, soft tissue (benign and malignant), GI tract, and Endocrine. Dr. Jakob offers multiple surgical options such as robotic, and laparoscopic assisted surgery. Dr. Jakob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Obesity in Children, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Jakob is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jakob is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Informd Solutions LLC

    6400 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vance Albaugh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Albaugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Taylor is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    Benton Oubre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Louisiana Endoscopy Center

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

    William Anderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Center Of Baton Rouge

    6615 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Kurz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Maggio is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maggio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Guidroz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Guidroz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Balart is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Balart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Froelich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Froelich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

    When should I see a Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy 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 Gastrectomy doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

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

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