CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Bariatric Center
Bariatric Surgery • Lake Charles, LA
About
- 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.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
4150 Nelson Rd Building G, Suite 1, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
Phone
337-475-4170
alleen.mitchener@christushealth.org
Opening Hours
Mon- Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Emergency Care
In case of an emergency call 9-1-1
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Momentary Labs (based on CMS HCAHPS data): 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating) (133 completed patient surveys (for the associated hospital))
Patients praise
- Supportive staff and medical team
- Effective post-operative care and support groups
- Successful surgical outcomes for weight loss patients
- Professional and compassionate treatment beyond just patient care
Common complaints
- Staff responsiveness identified as an area for improvement at the associated hospital
"They are an excellent team that I would highly recommend anybody to use."
— Patient testimonial for the bariatric center"It wasn't like you were just the patient. They treated you more than just the patient if that makes sense. They were and continue to be supportive after the surgery."
— Patient testimonial for the bariatric center and Dr. NautsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- News | CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation — Nov 6, 2025
- CHRISTUS Health announces expanded role for Monte Wilson as CEO in Southwestern Louisiana | News | klax-tv.com — Aug 5, 2025
- Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center welcomes Mir Akbar Khan, MD | Ochsner Health — May 20, 2026
- Christus expands Louisiana hospital CEO's role - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis — Aug 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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