The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in Kenner, LA

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The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors near Kenner, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Kenner, LA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mayfield is a Colorectal Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon Rectal Surgery Assocs

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Silinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Cowley is a Gastroenterologist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Cowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cowley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Christopher Hodnette received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Following graduation, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Dr. Hodnette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 303, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hildreth Mccarthy is a Colorectal Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids and Proctitis.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Silvers is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Silvers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Hymel is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hymel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Catinis is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Catinis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wegmann is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Wegmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Granier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Granier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Barrett Esophagus, Multiple Myeloma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Granier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Zelhart is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zelhart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zelhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Whitlow is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Whitlow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Whitlow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine

    Shaminder M Gupta Apmc

    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 106, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Simeon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Simeon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Family Medicine

    Life Care Hospital Of New Orleans Kenner Regional

    180 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Mayorga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Mayorga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    200 W Esplanade Ave, Ste 210, 
    Kenner, LA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Harrington is a Gastroenterologist in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Marino is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Marino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jefferson Electrophysiology

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vernon Carriere is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Carriere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine

    Joseph Sampognaro III

    3800 Houma Blvd Ste 230, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sampognaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sampognaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center-Metairie

    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Proctitis?

    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

    When should I see a Proctitis doctor near Kenner, 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 Proctitis doctor near Kenner, 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 Proctitis doctors near Kenner, 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 Proctitis doctors near Kenner, 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 Proctitis doctor near Kenner, 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 Proctitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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