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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near gonzales, LA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Cobb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cobb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Cobb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chenna Nalabolu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nalabolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nalabolu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasudev Tati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tati is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkat Banda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, COVID-19, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swapna Varakantam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Varakantam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Acute Kidney Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Varakantam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    James Upp Jr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Upp Jr is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroschisis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Upp Jr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Upp Jr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    James Wood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    John Jr. Jr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jr. Jr 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 Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Jr. Jr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jr. Jr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keyan Mobli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mobli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Mobli is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Mobli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8585 Picardy Ave Ste 318, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Whitaker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Whitaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Whitaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Tabor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tabor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tabor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catalina Negulescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Negulescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Negulescu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sundarama Vatsavai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vatsavai 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 Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Vatsavai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Advanced Robotics Of Louisiana

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Baker is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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 gonzales, 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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