Dr. Richard Kent Broussard, MD

Dr. Richard Broussard is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings four decades of experience to digestive health care. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and continued his training with a residency at LSU Health Sciences. His extensive background allows him to treat complex digestive conditions with both the depth of a specialist and the comprehensive perspective of an internist. Dr. Broussard speaks French and Spanish, helping him connect with patients from diverse backgrounds in the Lafayette community.

Dr. Broussard practices at multiple locations throughout Lafayette, Louisiana, with affiliations at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics. He focuses on treating common digestive concerns like GERD, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy …procedures to diagnose and monitor digestive health. Patients have rated Dr. Broussard 4.5 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.