Filters

Specialty
Additional Specialty
Distance
    Gender
    Insurance
    Availability
    Language
    Years of Experience
    Level of Expertise

    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

    Save doctors for later
    Sign Up
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
    Already have a doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion

    MediFind found 382 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 339 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

    Location
    LocationClose
    382 providers found
      Elite in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1541 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Qiang Cai is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Cai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Pancreas Divisum, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Moller Cassiere Clinic

      8001 Youree Dr, Suite 400, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cody Tingle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Tingle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tingle is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Wk Transplant Physicians

      2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Fl 4, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gazi Zibari is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zibari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zibari is currently accepting new patients.

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      Wk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 311, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Wk Pierremont Associates In Internal Medicine

      7813 Youree Dr, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lillian Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Wk Pierremont Family Physicians

      1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 400, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Larry Flake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Flake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Flake is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Bossier Internal Medicine

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 420, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Diana Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

      William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      7015 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Suite 102, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Wardlaw is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wardlaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Hospital Service District No 1a Of The Parish Of Richland State Of La

      407 Cincinnati St, 
      Delhi, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bal Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist in Delhi, Louisiana. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Family Medicine Associates Of Minden, LLC

      1111 Homer Rd, 
      Minden, LA 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carlos Irizarry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minden, Louisiana. Dr. Irizarry has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Irizarry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

      105 East Oak Street, 
      Ponchatoula, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Hamilton Medical Group

      200 A Energy Pkwy., 
      Lafayette, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Manuel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Reeves Memorial Medical Center

      409 1st St, 
      Bernice, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernice, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Low Blood Pressure, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Atypical Pneumonia. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnab Ray is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

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

      James Smith is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists A M C

      3217 Mabel St, 
      Shreveport, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daryl Buckelew is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Buckelew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      1518 Doctors Dr, 
      Bossier City, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carter Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Silent Thyroiditis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Boyd is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Northlake Gastroenterology

      7015 Hwy 190 E Service Rd, Suite 102, 
      Covington, LA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Gensler is a Gastroenterologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Gensler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Showing 1-20 of 382

      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gastroparesis?

      Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its solid contents. It does not involve a blockage (obstruction) of the outlet of the stomach.

      When should I see a Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctors in Louisiana, US?

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

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

      Read more about our Content Policy