The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near westlake, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near westlake, LA. Of these, 65 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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66 providers found
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

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

    Justin Rudd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Rudd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Rudd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    Lsuhsc Family Practice Center LCMH

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

    Brian Gamborg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Gamborg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gamborg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp.

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (4.1 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 Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Surgery & Trauma - 3rd Avenue

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

    Darin Doumite is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Doumite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Doumite is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Internal Medicine - Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

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

    Juan Teran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Teran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Teran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Southwest Louisiana Physicians, LLC

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

    Michael Lafuente is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Lafuente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Lafuente is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lafuente is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Christus Ochsner Health, St Patrick Hospital

    401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Beckles is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Beckles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Beckles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - St. Patrick

    401 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr, 1st Floor, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nisha Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Imperial Health-Cardiovascular Specialists Of Swla

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

    Xavier Mousset is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Mousset is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Referral may be required

    Imperial Health-Cardiovascular Specialists Of Swla

    600 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles,, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Mulhearn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles,, Louisiana. Dr. Mulhearn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Mulhearn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Nichols is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

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

    Luke Williams is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    R. Mark Williams MD Apmc

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

    Effat Rasul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Rasul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rasul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

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

    Lauren Jacoby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

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

    David Landry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Landry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

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

    Ken Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

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

    Arian Haxhillari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Haxhillari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haxhillari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

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

    Harpal Benipal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Benipal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Oligodendroglioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Benipal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick

    524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
     (2.3 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 Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near westlake, 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 a Gastrostomy doctor near westlake, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near westlake, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near westlake, 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 a Gastrostomy doctor near westlake, 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 Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor near westlake, 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctors near westlake, LA?

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

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