The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Shreveport, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Shreveport, LA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Nicholls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nicholls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Nicholls is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karla Querbes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Querbes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Querbes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Labarre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Labarre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Grimes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Grimes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 3a, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Norwood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Norwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Red River Pediatric Clinic LLC

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 305, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Scott is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    1202 Louisiana Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Byrd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Transplant Surgery

    Willis Knighton John C. McDonald Transplant Center

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 4A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gazi Zibari is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zibari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zibari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd # 311, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Burke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Transplant Surgery

    Willis Knighton John C. McDonald Transplant Center

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 4A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Taeyong Choi is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Liver Failure, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Choi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Jordan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis C, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forrest Griffen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Griffen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amos Sit is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Glassell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Glassell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Norwood Surgical Specialists LLC

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Marx is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

    A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

    • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
    • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
    • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Shreveport, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Shreveport, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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