The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors Near Me in Ruston, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 377 doctor with experience in Malnutrition near Ruston, LA. Of these, 337 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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377 providers found
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Bariatric Medicine

    Highland Clinic

    1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop # 105, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Barnes is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Barnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Pica, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Bariatric Medicine

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Parrish is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Parrish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Medical Clinic AMC

    22080 Highway 20, 
    Vacherie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raja Talluri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vacherie, Louisiana. Dr. Talluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subhakar Gummadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gummadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    3600 Prytania St, Suite 71, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fikre Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group

    1200 S Farmerville St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Byrnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. 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.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Pierremont Hospitalist Group

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 the treatment of Malnutrition. 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.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Diana L. Gillmore M.D. L.L.C.

    985 Robert Blvd Ste 103, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Barton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheila Mariano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Mariano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mariano is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mariano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    107 Watts St., 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slusher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Slusher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Slusher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Hospital Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreenath Meegada is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Meegada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meegada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. 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 Malnutrition
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Raisingani is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Raisingani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Precocious Puberty.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Carlisle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Carlisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    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 Malnutrition. 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 Malnutrition
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. 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.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. 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 Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Surgery Of Louisiana LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Crapanzano is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Crapanzano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Kawasaki Disease, and Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Brian Kann is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kann is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    The Family Doctors

    8383 Millicent Way, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Landry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Malnutrition doctor near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctor near Ruston, 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctors near Ruston, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malnutrition 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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