Louisiana State Chapter

Incorporated May 2012

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Mission Statement

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (LAASMBS) is dedicated to advancing the care of the bariatric patient in the state of Louisiana.

  • Through a statewide network of bariatric surgeons and associate members, LAASMBS is actively engaged in legislative efforts and advocacy focused on improving quality and access to care for Louisiana residents.
  • The LAASMBS promotes fellowship among the state’s bariatric providers as well facilitating the active interchange of ideas and best practices through educational events and annual meetings.
  • Sponsorship of public events is promoted as a way to increase public awareness of the problem of obesity in the state of Louisiana.
  • LAASMBS seeks to enroll all practicing bariatric providers in the state of Louisiana and speak with one voice for the bariatric patients of our state.

Executive Officers

President: Shauna Levy, MD MS FACS
Vice President: Michael Cook, MD
Immediate Past President: William S. Richardson, MD FASMBS
Past President: James G. Redmann, MD FASMBS
Secretary: Peter Lundberg, MD
Treasurer: Jessica Gorham, MD
Integrated Health Chair: Laura Boyer, FNP-C
STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Vance Albough, MD
Integrated Health Section STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Laura Boyer, FNP C CBN
Executive Director: Janna Pecquet

Contact

Janna Pecquet

LA-ASMBS Executive Director

janna@laasmbs.org

Chapter Meetings & Updates

Support Groups

  • Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria
  • Women’s Hospital, Baton Rouge
  • Our Lady of the Lake, Baton Rouge
  • Baton Rouge General Surgical Associates, Baton Rouge
  • Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, Hammond
  • Surgical Weight Management Associates, Houma
  • Ochsner Surgical Weight Loss Program, Jefferson/New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway
    2nd Floor Brent House Conference Room
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Phone: 504-842-2701
    Website: www.ochsner.org/bariatric
    Meeting Times: Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 5:30-6:30 pm (see website for dates & Room)
    Contact Person: Jeannine Runnels, RN

    In-person and Online Seminars Available
    Phone: 504-842-2701
    Website: www.ochsner.org/bariatric
    On-line Seminar is available on website
    In-Person Seminar: 5:30-7pm (see website for dates)
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    2nd Floor Brent House Conference Room: Caldwell/Burns Rooms
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Contact Person: Jeannine Runnels, RN

  • Surgical Specialists of LA, Lafayette
  • Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery, Lafayette
  • Surgical Specialists of LA, Metairie

    ** LA Center for Weight Loss Surgery, Monroe

  • St. Elizabeth Hospital, Prairieville
  • Freedom from Obesity, Shreveport
  • Surgical Specialists of LA, Slidell
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of LA, Shreveport

Advocacy Information