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Dr. Richard Broussard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Richard Broussard, MD
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Dr. Richard Broussard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Richard Broussard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Broussard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Broussard graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at LSU Medical Center.Dr. Richard Broussard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Broussard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital. Dr. Broussard has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Broussard received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Broussard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Broussard is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Diverticulitis
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Vantage Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Gilsbar 360
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • PHCS
  • Cigna
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Verity Healthnet
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 James C Bienvenu MD
    439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 269-0963
  2. 2 Acadiana Endoscopy Center Inc
    443 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 269-1126

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4.3
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Mar 20, 2020
I have been a patient of Dr. Broussard for over twenty five years. He is absolutely the BEST! He truly cares about his patients!
Betty M. Cook — Mar 20, 2020
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LSU Med Ctr, Shreveport
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scott and White
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Broussard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Broussard's profile.

Dr. Broussard frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Broussard, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner St. Martin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Broussard, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA