The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Vidalia, LA

Dr. Rashid Mahboob has long known exactly what he wanted to do – practice endocrinology. “I have many family members with diabetes, so I was interested in endocrinology right from the beginning,” he recalled. “Later, as a hospitalist, 70 percent of my patients were diabetic. I found there is a lot of need and a shortage of endocrinologists.” Besides helping patients manage diabetes, Dr. Mahboob discovered he enjoyed treating patients with other health issues, such as thyroid diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, bone diseases and pituitary disorders. But no matter the diagnosis, to Dr. Mahboob, the most important aspect of treating patients is the same. “I need to understand patients and realize each one is different,” he said. “As a doctor, I have to be patient and build a good relationship and level of trust. “When the patient trusts you, they will listen and respond better,” he explained. “Diabetes is a patient-controlled disease, so you have to talk to the patient and the family and have good communication with them.” Dr. Mahboob knows how important family is to his patients, as his own family is a No. 1 priority in his life. He, his wife and their three children love taking long drives in the mountains, camping, hiking and just spending time together. When they settled here in 2006, he was glad to know his expertise could help fill a need for patients in the area. And, he liked the area right away because it reminded him of the mountains of Pakistan, where he grew up. “We love the natural beauty,” he said. “It is home now.”. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahboob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Pushkas Gopalan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gopalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Christopher Bishop is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bishop is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

Brian Stiltner is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Stiltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stiltner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

Nsekenene Kolongo is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy and Endoscopy. Dr. Kolongo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Ahsan Raza is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Raza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy.

Bahman Sabbaghian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Crowley, Louisiana. Dr. Sabbaghian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

John Kirkikis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kirkikis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Gabriel A. Vidal obtained his medical degree from Central del Caribe, SOM, in Puerto Rico - his native country. He went on to complete his internship at the Louisiana State University in New Orleans, where he also completed his neurology residency and served as chief resident. Dr. Vidal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vidal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Vidal is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. 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.

John Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Jeremy Timmer is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Timmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Kerry Byrnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. 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.

Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. 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.

Christian Hasney is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hasney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Hasney is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hasney is currently accepting new patients.

Wen Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Joseph Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. 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.

Daniel Beckles is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Beckles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Beckles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.