7 Results forBariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons near Slidell, LA
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Learn more about Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons
A bariatric surgeon specializes in treating obesity in people who have not had success with medical weight loss programs. Bariatric surgeons perform weight loss surgery, such as gastric banding and gastric bypass, and manage long-term weight loss. A bariatric surgeon focuses on the health needs of people who have clinically severe obesity (also called morbid obesity) or obesity-related health problems.
A bariatric surgeon typically:
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Evaluates your medical history and your previous attempts at medical weight loss
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Performs a physical exam
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Orders and interprets imaging exams, laboratory tests, and psychological evaluations
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Prescribes medications and vitamin supplements
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Performs surgical procedures on your digestive tract to promote weight loss and long-term weight maintenance
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Recommends dietary and nutritional counseling
A bariatric surgeon may also be known as a weight loss surgeon, metabolic surgeon, or obesity surgeon. Other professional titles include gastric bypass or gastric band surgeon if the surgeon specializes in a particular type of weight loss surgery.
There are 7 specialists practicing Bariatric Surgery in Slidell, LA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 13 hospitals near Slidell, LA with affiliated Bariatric Surgery specialists, including Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital, AVALA Hospital and Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital.
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Dr. James Redmann, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Asahel Gridley, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1850 Gause Blvd E Ste 303Slidell, LA 704612.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Matthew French, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Michael Thomas, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. James Leithead III, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Clark Warden, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles awayDr. Thomas Lavin, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700Slidell, LA 704581.5 miles away