The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Perforation Doctors Near Me in Hammond, LA

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Perforation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 202 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Perforation near Hammond, LA. Of these, 182 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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202 providers found
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raza Hussain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Sepsis. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Lee A Miller MD Apmc

    312 Grammont St Ste 303, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    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 Perforation. 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.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 406, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lewis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stratton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stratton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Rheumatology

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Martinez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Colorectal Surgery

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

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

    Herschel Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    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 the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Reily is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    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 Perforation. 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 Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    WK Internal Medicine Specialists

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamlesh Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    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 Perforation. 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 Perforation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    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 Perforation. 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 Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Golightly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Golightly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Golightly is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Golightly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Werner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Werner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Associates PC

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 430, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brielle Hebert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Perforation
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tomas Jacome is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Jacome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Perforation?

    A perforation is a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ. This problem may occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or gallbladder.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Perforation doctor near Hammond, 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 Perforation doctor near Hammond, 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 Perforation doctors near Hammond, 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 Perforation doctors near Hammond, 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 Perforation doctor near Hammond, 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 Perforation doctor search results page. 

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

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

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