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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near lafayette, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Bradley P. Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Bradley P. Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
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    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne 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 Levator Syndrome, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Champagne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Daniel J. Carroll
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Daniel J. Carroll
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Surgical Hospital Management System LLC

    1000 W Pinhook Rd Ste 310, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    337-233-9900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Carroll 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Joshua S. Landes
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Joshua S. Landes
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-988-8880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Landes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landes 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Eric P. Trawick
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Eric P. Trawick
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Trawick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Trawick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Trawick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Jacob R. Karr
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Jacob R. Karr
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Gastro Clinic

    1211 Coolidge Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Karr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Michael F. Horaist
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Michael F. Horaist
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Horaist is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horaist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Horaist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. John B. Rhodes
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. John B. Rhodes
    Internal Medicine

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Rhodes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Henry J. Kaufman-Iv
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Henry J. Kaufman-Iv
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Albert R Corne JR MD

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    337-237-5774
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Kaufman-Iv is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman-Iv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kaufman-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Michael S. Alexander
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Michael S. Alexander
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Internal Medicine

    461 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    337-289-8717
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Alexander 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Matthew B. Boudreaux
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Matthew B. Boudreaux
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boudreaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Kenneth J. Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Kenneth J. Champagne
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    337-233-0219
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne 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 Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Champagne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Joan T. Broussard
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Joan T. Broussard
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lourdes Physician Group General And Oncologic Surgery

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 410, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-470-4881
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joan Broussard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Broussard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Broussard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral may be required
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    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 490, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    337-470-3980
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aimee Elizabeth-Hymel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Elizabeth-Hymel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Elizabeth-Hymel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Juan R. Paredes
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Juan R. Paredes
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    337-261-1171
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Paredes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Paredes 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 Cellulitis, Necrosis, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Paredes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Uyen B. Chu
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Uyen B. Chu
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    337-470-2990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Chu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Jacob E. Landry
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Dr. Jacob E. Landry
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Park Place Surgical Hospital

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    337-237-5774
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Landry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Landry 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 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 do I find the best Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near lafayette, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 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 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 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 lafayette, 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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