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Philip Gachassin, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
337-233-9900
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Dr. Philip Gachassin is a bariatric and weight loss surgeon located in and affiliated with Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Gachassin has 19 years of experience performing Lap-Band and other weight loss surgery. Currently 35 of our members have Dr. Gachassin listed as their Lap Band Surgeon.

Dr. Philip Gachassin has been actively involved in the surgical treatment of obesity for more than a decade. He is currently the medical director of the Weight Loss Surgery Program at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. In addition to performing Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band, and Laparoscopic Verticle Sleeve Gastrectomy Dr. Gachassin performs advanced laparoscopic general surgery. Dr. Gachassin also performs revisional weight loss surgery and peforms the StomaPhyx procedure.

Overview
  1. Medical School Attended
    Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA 1997
  2. Residency
    University of South Alabama 2002
  3. Years of Experience
    19
Group Memberships
ACS
ASMBS
LAP-BAND
Surgeries
Sleeve Gastrectomy
LAP-BAND
Gastric Bypass

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