The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in benton, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Proctitis near benton, LA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Thomas R. Palmer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Thomas R. Palmer
    Gastroenterology
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    Willis Knighton Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-383-0525
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Palmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Arthur L. Poch
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Arthur L. Poch
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knight Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arthur Poch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Poch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Poch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Douglas E. Rimmer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Douglas E. Rimmer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Amc

    2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 370, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Rimmer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Rimmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rimmer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Sathya Jaganmohan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knight Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    318-212-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sathya Jaganmohan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Jaganmohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jaganmohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Mark H. Smith
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Mark H. Smith
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    318-582-1439
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Proctitis. 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. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis

    Dr. Andrew M. Werner
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis

    Dr. Andrew M. Werner
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1606 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-675-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Werner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Werner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis

    Dr. William R. Grimes
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis

    Dr. William R. Grimes
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    318-626-0613
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Grimes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Grimes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Grimes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Larry S. Sasaki
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Larry S. Sasaki
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    North Louisiana Surgery Center LLC

    1512 Doctors Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    318-746-7272
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Larry Sasaki is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Sasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sasaki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Daryl Q. Buckelew
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Daryl Q. Buckelew
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daryl Buckelew is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Buckelew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buckelew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. David M. Philips
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. David M. Philips
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Shreveport Endoscopy Center A M C

    3217 Mabel St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    318-631-9121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Philips is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Philips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Diarrhea. Dr. Philips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Sherif Michael
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Sherif Michael
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 350, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-582-1478
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sherif Michael is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Michael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Michael D. Stratton
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Michael D. Stratton
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1606 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport,, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-675-6402
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Stratton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport,, Louisiana. Dr. Stratton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stratton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Nicole A. Mccommon
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Nicole A. Mccommon
    Family Medicine

    Plain Dealing Medical Clinic

    112 N Forrest Rd, 
    Plain Dealing, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-326-7272
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicole Mccommon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Dr. Mccommon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Cellulitis. Dr. Mccommon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. David A. Scott
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. David A. Scott
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-675-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Scott is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Qiang X. Cai
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Qiang X. Cai
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BRFHH Shreveport LLC

    1541 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    318-626-0000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Qiang Cai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Mark D. Porta
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Mark D. Porta
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    318-813-2502
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Porta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Porta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Porta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Paul A. Jordan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis

    Dr. Paul A. Jordan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    318-675-5982
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Jordan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis C, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jordan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 benton, 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 benton, 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 Proctitis doctor near benton, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Proctitis doctors near benton, 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 benton, 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 benton, 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 benton, 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 benton, 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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