Medicaid coverage in Louisiana for Gastric Sleeve

They literally called me 3 weeks ago to come in and I had been on their list since June. I've already had my surgery I'm Covington and they called a week after I had it. I was blessed to find another surgeon

I am interested in seeing Dr. O'Connell. I have Medicaid. Was the waiting process very long? Please help.

Hi Jazzy Jo,

Monika Bowman confirmed Dr. O'Connell takes the following medicaid insurance.

United Healthcare

LA Healthcare

Amerihealth Capis

Monika said to give her a call and she will help you start the process for having weight loss surgery with Dr. O'Connell. The best times to reach her was 1-4 Tuesdays and Weds.

Good Luck

Dr. Ruary O'Connell

Renewal Bariatric

2700 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115

Contact Monika Bowman

1 (504) 259-7519

1 (504) 897-0700

Thank you!

Hi Ms. Kathy is this accurate information. I am new to this forum and recently got serious about the sleeve. Can you help me?

Hi Kathy, wanted to reach out and tell you thank you for the information you provided a while back in regards to the weight loss surgery. Ill be seeing Dr. O'Connell for the third time next month and the the process has officially begun. I am remaining positive and looking for to make some new and exciting changes in my life.

Hello! Do you know if Dr. O'Connell accepts Medicaid?

I am having my first appt with him next week how long dowa the first visit last.

Hey I'm looking to get help with weight loss surgery in Louisiana my only insurance is Medicaid can someone please help me

Hi there! would you happen to know if they do revisions? im 8 years out and Ive gained half of my body that I lost back.