Gastric Sleeve Surgeons in Louisiana

Weight Loss Surgeons
Dr. George Merriman - Freedom From Obesity
At Surgical Specialists, we focus on LAP-BAND Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric Bypass Surgery. Located in Shreveport, LA.
Obesity Surgery Center of Louisiana
Specializing in weight loss surgery - procedures offered include lap band, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric plication, and banded plication. Located in Lake Charles, LA.
Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
Surgical Specialists of Louisiana is a group of board-certified surgeons who have extensive experience in laparoscopic weight loss surgery. Located in Covington, Louisiana.
Surgical Weight Management Associates
A bariatric program dedicated to providing patients with a comprehensive approach to the surgical management of weight loss. Our program offers laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric adjustable banding (lap band) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Located in Houma, LA.
The Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge
The Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge offers three surgical weight loss tools: Adjustable Gastric Band, Gastric Bypass, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). Located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Weight Loss Surgeons

Consumer Guide to WLS

Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgeon Fees:

Cost vs. Expertise

When choosing a bariatric surgeon, it is important for prospective patients to take into account the doctor's level of skill and experience. The fee paid to the bariatric surgeon is one of the primary cost factors, yet your decision should not be based on cost alone.

The bariatric surgeon you choose will affect more than your budget, it is one of the key factors determining successful results. In most cases, you will pay more for a highly qualified bariatric surgeon, however, you can also expect better surgical outcomes and lower complication rates.

One of the questions to ask your bariatric surgeon is 'How many of my type of weight loss surgery (gastric band, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) have you performed?' An experienced bariatric surgeon should have done at least 250 of your specific procedure.