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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near Lake Charles, LA. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Fontenot is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francisco Marrero is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Marrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarpreet Basra is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Basra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Center Of Swla

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 345, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khaled Nour is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC

      524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vijay Neelam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Neelam has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Neelam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC

      524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tariq Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Gastroenterology

      Imperial Health Llp

      501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Professional Emergency Medicine Management -- Lake Charles LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Hagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Swlhs LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Lc Hospital Medicine Physicians, LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Azevedo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Azevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Azevedo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Lc Hospital Medicine Physicians, LLC

      1701 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Dressler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Dressler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dressler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Lsuhsc Family Practice Center @ Lcmh

      1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Danette Null is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Null is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Malnutrition, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Null is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Lsuhsc Family Practice Center @ Lcmh

      1525 Oak Park Blvd, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tuananh Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Swlhs LLC

      1717 Oak Park Blvd, Fl 1, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mir Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Lcms Surgical Associates Of Southwest Lousiana, LLC

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 120, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Darin Doumite is a General Surgeon in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Doumite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Doumite is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Lcms Surgical Associates Of Southwest Lousiana, LLC

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 120, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amanda Ellington is a General Surgeon in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ellington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Galactocoele, Gallbladder Disease, Mastectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ellington is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      General Surgery

      Lcms Surgical Associates Of Southwest Lousiana, LLC

      2770 3rd Ave, Suite 120, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Shimer is a General Surgeon in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Shimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shimer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Lcms Rehabilitation Institute Of Southwest Louisiana

      1000 Walters St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Collin Bowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Bowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bowe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Family Medicine

      Lcms Rehabilitation Institute Of Southwest Louisiana

      1000 Walters St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashton Adekanmbi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Adekanmbi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Adekanmbi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pancreatitis
      Internal Medicine

      Lcms Rehabilitation Institute Of Southwest Louisiana

      1000 Walters St, 
      Lake Charles, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Karam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Acute Pancreatitis?

      Acute pancreatitis is sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.

      When should I see an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Lake Charles, 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Lake Charles, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Lake Charles, 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pancreatitis 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor near Lake Charles, 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors near Lake Charles, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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 an Acute Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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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