The shared vision of the physicians and staff of Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates and Acadiana Endoscopy Center is to provide unified, professional, and compassionate care with uncompromising excellence. While striving for continuous improvement in our services, we seek to provide exceptional care with a positive attitude in a comfortable environment — focusing on the highest standards of patient satisfaction and care in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Board Certified in the field of Gastroenterology, Stephen M. Person, M.D., J. Patrick Herrington, M.D., James C. Bienvenu, M.D., Richard K. Broussard, M.D., Erick A. Salvatierra, M.D., Patrick A. Laperouse, M.D., Christopher P. Herrington, M.D., Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D., are dedicated to providing their patients with the leading forms of treatment for diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and liver including the pancreas, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon.  Whether a digestive disorder is complicated or straightforward, serious or innocuous, our physicians are ready to work closely with their patients throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process to achieve the highest standard in patient care and improved quality of life.