Lap Band 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

Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon Training:

Board-Certification

Choosing a qualified bariatric surgeon may seem a bit overwhelming, but knowing what to look for can help make the decision making process easier. When interviewing a potential bariatric surgeon, it is important to ask about the doctor's level of training and experience.

Legally, any medical doctor can perform an operation of any type, even without specialized training or experience in a particular field of medicine. If you are undergoing bariatric surgery, choose a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Board-certification by these boards indicates that the doctor has gone through a specialized training program and has met certain standards in the field of surgery. In addition, choose a doctor that has completed a residency or a fellowship in bariatric surgery. A weekend course is not enough training to become a qualified bariatric surgeon.