Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu

Gastroenterology
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
2390 W Congress St, 
Lafayette, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
2390 W Congress St, 
Lafayette, LA 

Overview

Melanie Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Dr. Bienvenu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Bienvenu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner St Martin Hospital
Opelousas General Health System
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Bienvenu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Purpura Fulminans in a Patient With Cirrhosis and Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Bacteremia: Diagnostic Challenges in Coagulopathy.
Purpura Fulminans in a Patient With Cirrhosis and Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Bacteremia: Diagnostic Challenges in Coagulopathy.
Journal: Cureus
Published: April 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu by calling their office at 337-261-6759. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu specialize in?

While Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu accept my insurance?

Dr. Melanie M. Bienvenu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-261-6759 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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