Karl LeBlanc Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

My first impression of Dr Leblanc was wow!! What a down to earth guy!! No frills, straight to the point kinda man! His office staff was really nice! Even the office manager came out to introduce herself to me,now how many Drs offices do you go and get introduced to the manager. They were all so friendly and down to earth also. I think anyone who is interested in a surgeon for WLS should first see Dr Leblanc. He has a great program at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. He seems very compitant and knows what he is doing. Sometimes its not always about quantity, but the quality thats important!! Over all I rate him a 10+.

The first time I met Dr. LeBlanc, I was very impressed. He explained the 3 different types of procdures performed for WLS (lap band, gastric sleeve, and RNY). He has lots of experience which made me feel safe in his care. He took the time to answer all the questons I asked and his up beat personality and sense of humor eased my anxieties. Also, the office staff was very nice and very helpful.

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.

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

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.

I think my doctor is pretty cool. He is the serious type, but at the same time has a bit of humor :-)

Staff is ok. I am having my surgery done at Tulane Medical, so there are a lot of different Med. Students I meet.

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5-21-03
I wrote the above statement around April in 2001. I am now seeing DR. Karl LeBlanc in Baton Rouge, La.

My first impression was, WOW!! Yeah he was cute and very very polite!
My impression after meeting him was even better. He explain everything to me to a Tee. Any question I asked him he had the answer.

The Staff at NeWeigh is simply awesome! I have no complaints about he or the staff at all. 90% of the Staff there have all had the surgery also and told me about their story and showed their before pics.

There was nothing that I did not like about none of them. They are all wonderful!!!

I think future patients should know that if they go to NeWeigh, they will get nothing but the BEST Care with the DR's and Staff!!

The DR. emphasizes aftercare strongly. He strongly lets you know how important it is to follow the rules after surgery. He let me know how imperative it is to follow the directions and rules after surgery.

Yes, he has a very good structured after care program. He let me know how important it is after the surgery to stick with the food list the first 10 days after.
When I went to DR. Jafee in New Orleans at Tulane, None of the above issues I have talked about with NeWeigh were discussed with me. There was nothing told to me on what to eat before nor after the surgery, And with NeWeigh there are classes to help teach you and understand what to and not to expect. I believe that God always has a reason for the way things turn out. I firmly believe that I did not have the surgery in 2001 because I was meant to be brought to NeWeigh. "Thank You Jesus!!!"

He held nothing back about the risk of this surgery. He went straight forward and wide open about this surgery from start to finish.

I would rate DR. Karl LeBlanc on a scale from 1-10, a 100!!!! Without a doubt!

His Surgical Competence and Bed Side Matter are both Great!! He also has a wonderful sense of Humor And ALL of his Staff are Great!!! I thank My Lord and God for sending me to NeWeigh.