The 20 Best Painful Swallowing Doctors Near Me in New Roads, LA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 710 doctor with experience in Painful Swallowing near New Roads, LA. Of these, 540 are Experienced, 122 are Advanced and 48 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Bal Bhandari
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Bal Bhandari
    Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services

    616 S Washington St, 
    Bastrop, LA 
    318-283-2177
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bastrop, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Lawrence Gensler
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Lawrence Gensler
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd Ste B, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Jason Reina
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Jason Reina
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Reina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Reina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Gregory Mula
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Gregory Mula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mula is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Mula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Henry Hinkle
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Henry Hinkle
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    611 Grammont St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    318-325-2649
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Henry Hinkle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Clayton Coon
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Clayton Coon
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    102 Thomas Rd Ste 114, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    318-812-3303
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clayton Coon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Coon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Maury Morrison
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Maury Morrison
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joan Walker M.D. LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 411, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    318-448-5310
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Russell Wardlaw
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Russell Wardlaw
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Dennis Booth
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Dennis Booth
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northlake Gastroenterology

    16061 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
    985-542-1334
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Booth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Booth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Frank Marrero
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Frank Marrero
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Digestive Health Center

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frank Marrero is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. David Pellegrin
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. David Pellegrin
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Center Of The South Apmc

    8120 Main St Ste 200, 
    Houma, LA 
    985-851-5206
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Pellegrin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pellegrin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Luis Alvarez
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Luis Alvarez
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Luis E Alvarez MD Apmc

    1100 Andre St Ste 301, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    337-364-9225
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Luis Alvarez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Sarpreet Basra
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Sarpreet Basra
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Sarpreet Basra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Erick A. Salvatierra
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates

    439 Heymann Blvd., 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Salvatierra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Salvatierra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Khaled Nour
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Khaled Nour
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2770 3rd Ave, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-494-4785
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Arthur Richert
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Arthur Richert
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    611 Grammont St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    318-325-2634
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arthur Richert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Richert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. James Herrington
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. James Herrington
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Herrington is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Herrington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Anthony Albright
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Anthony Albright
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Group AMC

    131 Cherokee Rose Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-871-1721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Albright is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Albright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Charles Monier
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Charles Monier
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Thibodaux Regional Network Development Corporation

    602 N Acadia Rd Ste 101, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    985-446-1958
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Monier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Monier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Patrick Laperouse
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Painful Swallowing

    Dr. Patrick Laperouse
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    James C Bienvenu MD

    439 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-269-0963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Laperouse is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Laperouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Swallowing. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see a Painful Swallowing doctor near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing doctor near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing doctor near New Roads, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Painful Swallowing doctors near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing doctors near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing doctor near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Painful Swallowing 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 Painful Swallowing doctor near New Roads, 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 Painful Swallowing 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 Painful Swallowing 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 Painful Swallowing doctors near New Roads, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Painful Swallowing 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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