Practice News

Tuesday May 23, 2018

Dr. James Parrish and Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists Named in Top 50 Bariatric Websites

We consider it a duty and privilege to use our blog to communicate with patients, answering commonly asked questions, discussing ...
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Tuesday February 1, 2018

Does Insurance Cover Weight Loss Surgery?

Bariatric surgery can change and even save lives. Procedures like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery have been shown to ...
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Tuesday October 11, 2017

Is BMI Interpreted the Same Way for Children and Teens as Adults?

The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a measurement used by physicians to help determine if someone is at a ...
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Tuesday July 28, 2017

Dr. Parrish Posts First Facebook Live Weight Loss Surgery Q&A Segment

As the largest social media site, Facebook has approximately two billion users, which makes it an ideal platform to talk ...
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Tuesday June 23, 2017

Dr. Parrish Discusses Bariatric Surgery Options on Good Day CenLA

Dr. James Parrish, our extensively trained bariatric surgeon, believes public outreach is an essential component of helping patients achieve healthier ...
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Tuesday June 19, 2017

Is There a Connection Between Kidney Disease and Obesity?

Severe obesity is linked with a number of health problems. Diabetes is one of the most closely associated concerns, but ...
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Tuesday May 10, 2017

Can Bariatric Surgery Reverse Type-2 Diabetes?

As the leading form of diabetes, type-2 diabetes affects approximately 29 million Americans and can lead to serious health concerns—even ...
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Tuesday March 9, 2017

Can Teenagers Have Bariatric Surgery?

Obesity is a disease that can strike individuals of any ethnicity, gender, or age. Teenagers and young people, just like ...
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Tuesday December 28, 2016

Will My Stomach Stretch After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Designed to reduce the size of the stomach, gastric sleeve surgery can help severely obese patients lose weight by limiting ...
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Tuesday December 21, 2016

Can I Convert the LAP-BAND® System to a Gastric Bypass or Sleeve?

Patients who have had the LAP-BAND® System treatment may be interested to know that this procedure can be converted to ...
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Dr. James Parrish, FACS, FASMBS

Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists
3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201
Alexandria, LA 71301

Patient Testimonials

“I would recommend this surgery to anyone considering weight loss.. My health has done nothing but improve and now no longer on some of the medications I was required to take. I am more energetic and feel better than I have in years.”“Dr. Parrish was very gentle with me and answered all the questions that I had in regards to the procedure. He was very patient with me while I made my decision. I finally made my decision to have the surgery and I have been very happy since. He is extremely knowledgeable with the procedure and the follow up care.”“Dr. Parrish and his staff is wonderful to work with. Never did I feel that I was being scrutinized or put down in any way about my weight. The different surgeries were discussed and ample information was given to me to help me make a decision.”“Dr. Parrish has always been professional, caring and very thorough with the testing and preparation for these surgeries. He truly cares for his patients and it shows. He is always making sure my diet and exercise program is being followed and keeps encouraging me and gives tips and information to ensure continuing success.”