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Dr. James Leithead III, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 39
Dr. James Leithead III, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. James Leithead III, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 39
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. James Leithead III, MD works in Covington, LA as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist.
They are board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Leithead III completed a residency at Department of Surgery - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Leithead III has has worked on more claims relating to Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Unexplained Weight Loss than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Leithead III has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. They are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital and University Medical Center New Orleans. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Leithead III also speaks French. Dr. Leithead III practices at Practice in Covington, LA and has additional offices in Metairie, LA, Slidell, LA and New Orleans, LA.

Offers Telehealth

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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
    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
    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
  4. 4 University Medical Center
    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
    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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4.0
Based on 4 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. James Leithead III, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Leithead III accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Leithead III's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Leithead III accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Leithead III accepts here.

Dr. Leithead III frequently sees patients for Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Unexplained Weight Loss.

Yes, Dr. Leithead III speaks French. See Dr. Leithead III's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Leithead III has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.

Dr. Leithead III is board certified in General Surgery.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital
  • University Medical Center New Orleans

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Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)