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Baton Rouge Colorectal Surgeons

5 Doctors Found
Of the 5 Colorectal Surgeons in Baton Rouge shown on this page:
  • 5 Board certified
  • 2 Award winners
  • 23 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3.8 stars
  • Average wait time is 22.3 minutes

Top Colorectal Surgeons in Baton Rouge, LA

Richard L Byrd, MD

Richard L Byrd, MD

  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
(12) (5)
OLOL Trauma Specialist
7777 Hennessy Blvd
Ste 206
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 28 years experience
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
Jay P Jhunjhunwala, MD

Jay P Jhunjhunwala, MD

  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
(3) (0)
OLOL Trauma Specialist
7777 Hennessy Blvd
Ste 206
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 38 years experience
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
OLOL Trauma Specialist
7777 Hennessy Blvd
Ste 206
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 7 years experience
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
Jeffrey C Littleton, MD

Jeffrey C Littleton, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (0)
Jeffrey C Littleton, MD
7855 Howell Blvd
Ste 300
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 14 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
Louis R Barfield, MD

Louis R Barfield, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(7) (4)
OLOL Trauma Specialist
7777 Hennessy Blvd
Ste 206
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 12 years experience
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
What are Colorectal Surgery Specialists?

Colorectal surgeons are doctors who perform surgery in order to correct problems with the anus, rectum or colon. These physicians perform colonoscopies, and other diagnostic procedures, in order to identify any issues that require surgical intervention and what type of surgical procedure would be best. The specialists also care for these patients post-operation to ensure proper healing and recovery.

Common disorders that colorectal surgeons treat through both open and laparoscopic surgeries are:

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fissures
  • Fistulas
  • Severe constipation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Imperforate anus
  • Crohn's disease
  • Colorectal or anal cancers

The area of Baton Rouge, LA has a population of approximately 378,909 people. There are 5 colorectal surgeons near Baton Rouge, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 75,782 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 30,029 households. There are 150,146 households in Baton Rouge.