CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana
Bariatric Surgery • Lake Charles, LA
About
CHRISTUS Ochsner Bariatric Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana offers surgical treatment for morbid obesity and weight loss surgery using robotic-assisted techniques. The center provides comprehensive care including follow-up services for long-term weight loss success, led by two experienced bariatric surgeons.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Phone
337.475.4170
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades / CMS HCAHPS: 4 out of 5 stars (79% recommendation rate) (133 surveys cited)
- Healthgrades: 73% recommendation rate
- U.S. News & World Report: 4 out of 5 stars (Overall)
Patients praise
- Strong nurse and doctor communication ratings
- High patient willingness to recommend hospital services
- Recognition for innovative robotic-assisted surgeries and technology
- Fast and efficient emergency room experiences reported by some patients
- Appreciation for caring and attentive bedside manner from nursing staff
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding hospital room size and comfort
- Concerns about discharge information adequacy
- Reports of pharmacy/medication process delays
- Varied feedback on noise levels and room cleanliness
- Some patients noted concerns about communication depth for serious conditions
"The care team that was assigned to me was phenomenal! ... When I called for something someone was literally in my room within a minute or less."
— A-Better-Place Review"ER was fast! Imaging Done Fast! Nurse that got my GN tube was Great! Over Night stay and help provided was A+ for me during this stay!"
— Yelp Review"I cannot express how thankful I am that Dr. Stewart was on call when I delivered my daughter. He is laser-focused in the delivery process..."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital performs first Pulse Field Ablation procedure in SWLA — Nov 14, 2025
- CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital opens infusion center — Oct 29, 2025
- Louisiana Surgeon Uses Medical Robot to Peel Crawfish — Mar 10, 2026
- New protocol at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area ensures an OB/GYN will be there 24/7 — Jul 22, 2025
- Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business | American Press — May 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More bariatric surgery clinics in Lake Charles
- CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is a nonprofit Catholic health system with over 600 centers across TX, LA, and NM, including hospitals, clinics, and urgent care locations. - The Southwestern Louisiana unit operates as part of CHRISTUS Health and employs about 58 staff. - The page highlights the broader CHRISTUS Health network, its focus on hospitals and health care, and the Southwestern Louisiana location as part of the regional system. - Related data points show regional programs (e.g., Heart Center, Rehabilitation services) and connections to other health systems in the area.
Selim Surgery Center in Lake Charles, LA, offers bariatric and general surgery services including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric banding, duodenal switch, Orbera balloon, hernia repair, GERD surgery, and gallbladder removal. The center also provides medical weight loss supervision and consultative services for plastic surgery.
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