Alexandria Bariatric Surgery

About Alexandria Bariatric Surgery

What is Alexandria Bariatric Surgery?

Alexandria Bariatric Surgery is a bariatric surgery practice at 3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201 in Alexandria, Louisiana. It also names Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists at the same address. Dr. James Parrish, FACS, FASMBS, is the only physician named. The practice describes him as board-certified in General Surgery, with over 20 years of experience with minimally invasive abdominal surgery and additional post graduate training in bariatric surgery since 2003.

Its surgical services include gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric banding, the LAP-BAND® System with band fills, and robotic-assisted bariatric surgery. It also offers GERD surgery for acid reflux. Its two non-surgical options are the ORBERA® intragastric balloon and a medically supervised weight loss injections program. In its own words: "an FDA-approved weight loss treatment technique that does not require surgical intervention." The balloon is placed through the throat, filled with saline, and removed after six months. The clinic does not say which medication its injections program uses.

This listing is for its Alexandria office at 3311 Prescott Rd #201.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, and it does not list a consultation fee. Surgical fees include the surgery fee, the hospital facility fee, and the anesthesiology fee, and other costs may apply. For ORBERA, the estimate covers the balloon procedure and a 12-month weight management support program. In its own words: "For the most up-to-date price on a technique, please contact our office." It makes a claim about its cash prices but gives no figures. It also does not say whether medication is included in any price.

It accepts a variety of insurance plans and offers a free insurance check. For patients paying out of pocket, it accepts cash and all major credit cards. It also works with third-party financing agencies that sometimes offer low- or no-interest plans to qualified applicants.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes and signs any prescription for the injections program, which medication it uses, and whether that medication is brand-name or compounded. Ask whether any monthly fee includes the medication. For ORBERA, ask whether the 12-month support program is part of the quoted number. That team can include the surgeon, a dietitian, and an exercise physiologist, so ask who you would see and what each visit costs. Ask for a written estimate that lists the surgeon, hospital, anesthesia, lab work, and follow-up visits separately.

Ask what your insurer requires before it covers surgery. Medicare can require proof of diet and exercise for 3 to 6 months first. Ask how to cancel, whether any deposit is refundable, and what the terms of a financing plan are. It does not list office hours or say whether any visits can be done by video, so ask about both.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a surgeon-led program in Alexandria, you are considering surgery or the ORBERA® balloon, and you are ready to get a written estimate before you commit. If you need a published price, the name of the injection medication, or video visits before you decide, call first and ask for them directly.

Sources: alexandriabariatricsurgery.com, alexandriabariatricsurgery.com/orbera-non-surgical-weight-loss, alexandriabariatricsurgery.com/weight-loss-candidates, alexandriabariatricsurgery.com/about/weight-loss-surgeon-louisiana

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