The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

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

    James Parrish is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Parrish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

    1315 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jasmeet Mokha is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mokha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Malnutrition. Dr. Mokha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    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 Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Gregory Gaspard is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Byrd is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chrissy Guidry is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hypovolemic Shock, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Allain is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Allain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Highland Clinic

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

    James Barnes is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Pica, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hausmann is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hausmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    4212 W Congress St, Ste 2100, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Chu is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lena Palmer is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Acid Malabsorption, Malnutrition, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Pediatric Surgical Associates

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Sorrells is a Pediatric Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sorrells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Dr. Sorrells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Hospital Service District No 1 Of The Parish Of St Mary

    1105 Northwest Blvd, Bayou Bend General Surgery, 
    Franklin, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnny Perez is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    2021 Perdido St Fl 8, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Sullivan is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Necrosis, Gastroschisis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vance Albaugh is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Albaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Albaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Lourdes Physician Group LLC

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Kaufman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Iberia Medical Center Physician Practice Network

    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Borland is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Borland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Venous Insufficiency, Legius Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Borland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew French is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Keith Calhoun A Professional Medical Corp.

    4400 Old Sterlington Rd, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Calhoun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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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