10 Results forGastroenterologists near Gonzales, LA
Learn more about Gastroenterologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Gastroenterologists
A gastroenterologist specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. A GI specialist focuses on the health needs of adults with digestive problems.
A gastroenterologist typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about digestive health and disease prevention
- Performs colonoscopies, endoscopies, and other imaging exams of the digestive tract
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests and GI function studies
- Prescribes medications
- Screens, treats and monitors GI cancers
- Diagnoses and treats digestive disorders including ulcers, reflux conditions, bowel diseases, motility problems, and liver disease
- Performs endoscopic procedures on the digestive system, such as biopsies, polyp removal, intestinal dilation, placement of drainage tubes, and tumor removal without surgery
A gastroenterologist may also be known by the following names: GI specialist, GI doctor, or stomach doctor.
There are 10 specialists practicing Gastroenterology in Gonzales, LA with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Gonzales, LA with affiliated Gastroenterology specialists, including Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and Andalusia Health.
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Dr. Aldo Russo, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Meets the following criteria:
- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
Dr. Donnesha Clayton, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Specialty: Gastroenterology1429 E Highway 30Gonzales, LA 707372.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Gregory Gaspard, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Meets the following criteria:
- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
Dr. Kayla Sliman, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Elizabeth Bollinger, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1702 N Burnside AveGonzales, LA 707370.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Rahil Devendra Shah, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1702 N Burnside Ave # BGonzales, LA 707370.6 miles awayDr. Meredith Hitch, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Margaret Mahler, NP
Specialty: Gastroenterology2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 221Gonzales, LA 707372.2 miles awayBrittany Saale, NP
Specialty: Gastroenterology16220 Airline HwyPrairieville, LA 707695.3 miles away