The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Opelousas, LA

Dr. Rashid Mahboob has long known exactly what he wanted to do – practice endocrinology. “I have many family members with diabetes, so I was interested in endocrinology right from the beginning,” he recalled. “Later, as a hospitalist, 70 percent of my patients were diabetic. I found there is a lot of need and a shortage of endocrinologists.” Besides helping patients manage diabetes, Dr. Mahboob discovered he enjoyed treating patients with other health issues, such as thyroid diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, bone diseases and pituitary disorders. But no matter the diagnosis, to Dr. Mahboob, the most important aspect of treating patients is the same. “I need to understand patients and realize each one is different,” he said. “As a doctor, I have to be patient and build a good relationship and level of trust. “When the patient trusts you, they will listen and respond better,” he explained. “Diabetes is a patient-controlled disease, so you have to talk to the patient and the family and have good communication with them.” Dr. Mahboob knows how important family is to his patients, as his own family is a No. 1 priority in his life. He, his wife and their three children love taking long drives in the mountains, camping, hiking and just spending time together. When they settled here in 2006, he was glad to know his expertise could help fill a need for patients in the area. And, he liked the area right away because it reminded him of the mountains of Pakistan, where he grew up. “We love the natural beauty,” he said. “It is home now.”. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mahboob is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Pushkas Gopalan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gopalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Christopher Bishop is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bishop is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

Brian Stiltner is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Stiltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stiltner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

Shweta Kharalkar is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kharalkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kharalkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Nsekenene Kolongo is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy and Endoscopy. Dr. Kolongo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

John Kirkikis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kirkikis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Necrosis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

David Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Gabriel A. Vidal obtained his medical degree from Central del Caribe, SOM, in Puerto Rico - his native country. He went on to complete his internship at the Louisiana State University in New Orleans, where he also completed his neurology residency and served as chief resident. Dr. Vidal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Vidal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Vidal is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

John Bienvenu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Bienvenu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Philip Schauer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Schauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Kerry Byrnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. 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.

Benjamin Newsom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Newsom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

James Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

James Burke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.