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Dr. James Leithead III, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 39
Dr. James Leithead III, MD
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Dr. James Leithead III, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. James Leithead III, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 39
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Leithead III, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.

About

Dr. James Leithead III, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA. They studied at Louisiana State University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital and University Medical Center New Orleans. Dr. Leithead III has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Unexplained Weight Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leithead III received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leithead III also speaks French. Dr. Leithead III is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Obesity
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholelithiasis
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Surgical Weight Loss
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ventral Hernia
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Stomach
Weight Loss Management
Weight Loss Revisional Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
    Preferred Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 234-3000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Surgical Specialists of La
    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 300, Metairie, LA 70001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 934-3000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700, Slidell, LA 70458
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  4. 4 University Medical Center
    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 702-5700
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00

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Patient Reviews
Sep 08, 2020
ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T HAD MY WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY YET, DR. LEITHEAD IS VERY COMPASSIONATE ABOUT MY OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AS WELL, I WISH THERE WERE MORE DOCTORS WHO TRULY CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS AS HE DOES. CONTINUE BEING YOU ??
Demetrice Woods — Sep 08, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Department of Surgery - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson South Community Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Leithead III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leithead III's profile.

Dr. Leithead III frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Unexplained Weight Loss. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Leithead III, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital and University Medical Center New Orleans.

Yes, Dr. James Leithead III, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

    1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA

  • University Medical Center New Orleans

    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA