The Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge Bariatric Center

My first impression was wow very nice. Although I had already done all my preop with another surgeon and switched to him he went through everything again and this time my husband felt much better. The office staff is wonderful, very informative and very nice.

Dr. LeBlanc is a wonderful surgeon. When my husband and I went to see him to discuss the options of different kinds of WLS he was very informative. This was my first time meeting him so I didn't know what to expect. I decided on the sleeve gastrectomy, which is the surgery that I felt was right for me. He talked to my husband and I about the surgery and what to expect after the surgery. He discussed the risks of surgery very thoroughly and was always confident --being forthcoming of his credentials and the weight loss surgeries that he has performed. The office staff was sooo nice and sooo professional. I was told when I first thought about having the surgery that I should talk to \"Amy\" when I call and I can sure see why. She is so nice, so smart, so courteous, so knowledgeable about weight loss surgery, and she is very professional. In addition to Dr. LeBlanc, I know I have someone to call on if I am having a problem. I was then introduced to the bariatric coordinator, Auban, who does a wonderful job of coordinating all appts., etc. You can tell that she genuinely cares - even coming to the hospital after surgery to check on me-- and I know she's always available if I need her---she's great! They provide a very structured aftercare program. Dr. LeBlanc takes pride in his work and it shows. On a scale of one to 10 I rate Dr. LeBlanc and his staff a BIG 10.

Dr. Hausmann is awesome. He's very knowledgeable, has a great beside manner, and isn't bad to look at either. He was very thorough during our first visit.rnHis office staff is wonderful. JoAnn sent me all the information I needed through the mail. I was able to fill out paperwork and save lots of time in the office.rnAmy is just great. She worked with scheduling my follow up appointment and surgery. rnDr. Hausmann has a great aftercare program which includes a support group which meets monthly. It's called NooMee and you can view the meetings online if you can't make it to Baton Rouge. rnAuban at Our Lady of the Lake was a doll. She coordinated all my testing and evals so they could be done in one day since I was traveling from Crowley. She was with me the whole day going from Psych, to xray and ekg, to Nut. Everyone at OLOL was top notch.rnI would recommend Dr. Hausmann and OLOL to anyone looking for a VSG surgeon.

He is to the pointrnHe is honestrnvery friendlyrnhe is to the point and honestrnhe does not like the lapbandrn

My first impression of Dr. Hausmann was, gee, he's cute! and then he started talking. He asked alot of questions, mostly questions related to my medical history which he was going over as he was talking to me, this impressed me. Most of the doctors I've seen in the past have not even looked at my medical history, let alone ask any questions about it. After that, he asked me which type of surgery I was interested in. RNY, laproscopic, is what I am interested in having. At this point he got a large flip folder and and showed me and explained everything involved in the surgery itself. When he asked me if I had any questions, I looked over my list and discovered he has answered all of them during our talk. I had a few new ones about the malabsorbtion, but he answered thoes very readily. Very impressive man, very well versed and easy to talk to. He also told me that he wanted to see my husband at my next appointment, since he chose not to come to this one, and explained that his support would be very important to my success. MINI has its own support group that meets once a month, and he had Amy, his staff assistant, explain all about that to me as well as the aftercare and pre-care. I have since called Amy a few times and she is always ready to take the time to talk to me and answer any questions that I have. This is a good physician and staff to deal with. Will tell you more as I learn it.rnrn4/8/06 - Went to a New U Meeting last night, that is the support group run by MINI. My Hub went with me. I am so glad we went. Dr. Hausmann was there, explaining the different procedures and my husband learned alot. He finally gets it. Thanks to MINI, Dr. Hausmann and the New U, my husband now understands what I have been talking about.

My first impression of him was WOW. He is very handsome. Also very knowledgeable. He was to the point and answer all my questions before they were asked. He gave me the pros and cons on all the procedures even the ones he doesn't do. He offered to find a surgeon for me if I wanted the procedures he doesn't do. Ask to meet my husband and kids. Amazing! His office has a structured aftercare program. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate Dr. H. a 1,000,000. He is an exceptional surgeon and cool under pressure. He almost demands aftercare and has the program there for you. You couldn't be in better hands. His staff is A-#1.

Dr. Karl Leblanc is a comically person. He is such a happy person! My impression of him still is that of a compassionate person. His office is very beautiful with plenty og seating. He loves to take time with u. Not treated like cattle in his ofice. Time is not a issue in his office.He is very serious about the risks of any surgery. I would have to rate him 20.!

The doctor and all the staff are wonderful. The post op support group meetings really keep me on track and afford me the chance to network with other people who have had the same or similar surgery.

I would encourage anyone interested in having this surgery and live in or around the Baton Rouge area to certainly consider Dr. LeBlanc and his wonderful staff.

It has been wonderful working with a doctor who truly enjoys assisting his patients to a better lifestyle. He is at every support group meeting with several of his staff members.

He very carefully explained each aspect of the surgery, the risks, possibility of post op problems such as gallbladder removal.

He is very attentive during office visits. I do not feel rushed in and out as with other doctors.

I had my surgery in April 2004 with no complication. In June 2004 I had to have my
gallbladder removed. In September 2004 I had to have scope run due to scaring. If I had it to do all over I would!!!

I realize my info here is all positive but that has truly been my experience. Dr. Leblanc and his staff by the grace of God have given me a new lease on life and I am going to enjoy every minute and shout from the mountain tops what a wonderful experience I have had with his office.

First impression was that he is serious about this surgery and is all business. This gave me a nervous, yet calm feeling. After gettomg to know him a little better, I find he has a great personality and is extremely talented and caring. His staff is wonderful. Many of them have had the surgery and they are very compationate. Dr. LeBlanc is on the leading edge of laproscopic procedures. He travels around the country to teach his techniques to other doctors. Aftercare is critical for Dr. LeBlanc's patients, it's the key to success. We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 for support group and then we follow-up with him, almost like a pregnant woman would follow up with her OB. Dr. LeBlanc was very frank about the risks of surgery, but he also discussed what he does to avoid those risks. Overall I would rate Dr. LeBlanc a 10, if I had to do this again, he'd be my surgeon. I believe surgical competence and bedside manner are both important, Dr. LeBlanc has both.

My surgeon was Dr. Karl LeBlanc and my first impression of him was that he was a very friendly and compassionate Dr.I had heard lots of good things about him and they all turned out to be true,i would describe his staff as caring and very good at what they do.I would rate DR.LeBlanc as a wonderful surgeon and i would recommed him to anyone.