Name: Philip Gachassin, MD
Last name: Gachassin
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1997
Years experience: 26
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon
Business: Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery
Address: 1000 W. Pinhook
Address suite: Ste. 310
City: Lafayette
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70503
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges:
- Castle Medical Center
Education:
- Undergraduate: BA, Tulane University
- Medical: MD, LSU School of Medicine
GPS coordinates on map: 30.2173,-92.01909637
Primary location:
Location name: Lafayette
State: LA
Country: US
Map point: 30.2173,-92.01909637
Treatments:
- Duodenal Switch
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Lap Band
RealSelf Info
Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 876
Answer count: 8
Review count: 1
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: May 12, 2015
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 28, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- Lafayette, LA, US. GPS coordinates: 30.2173,-92.01909637
Latest ratings of treatments
- Orbera Intragastric Balloon (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Orbera Intragastric Balloon (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Orbera Intragastric Balloon (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Orbera Intragastric Balloon (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Latest Prices
Orbera Intragastric Balloon Prices
- $7500 – Jun 22, 2016 – Lafayette, LA
- $7500 – Jun 22, 2016 – Lafayette, LA
- $7500 – Jun 22, 2016 – Lafayette, LA
- $7500 – Jun 22, 2016 – Lafayette, LA
Doctor’s answers
Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can I override my insurance requirements for gastric sleeve? I’m 230 lbs, 30 years old.
Insurance requirements
Jun 22, 2017
Jun 22, 2017
Congratulations on your decision to become healthier!
Many insurance companies require 3,6,9 and even 12 mo waiting periods. No evidence exists that this waiting period will improve your outcome. It is simply a way for them to slow the process delay the provision of insurance claims. If you have coverage wait and follow their guidelines.
I can’t recommend going to Mexico as any complications will not be covered by your insurance. Our…
Many insurance companies require 3,6,9 and even 12 mo waiting periods. No evidence exists that this waiting period will improve your outcome. It is simply a way for them to slow the process delay the provision of insurance claims. If you have coverage wait and follow their guidelines.
I can’t recommend going to Mexico as any complications will not be covered by your insurance. Our…
Gastric sleeve. How do I even begin this process? And how do I know if my insurance will cover it?
Getting Started
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
You are a candidate for Sleeve Gastrectomy! You can contact your insurance company and ask them if you have coverage. You can specifically request coverage for CPT code 43775 (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy). Be specific and ask them to show you the page in your policy that pertains to Bariatric Surgery. Next locate a surgeon as close to home as possible that is verified by MBSAQIP. This would indicate the surgeon is an expert and the hospital in which the surgeon…
Opinion on best weight loss surgery. I think a sleeve is my best choice. How long does it normally
Goal weight and Tummy Tuck
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
Most patients lose to goal weight in 12 months. Many patients continue to lose weight for an additional 6 months however at a much slower pace.
I would recommend waiting 18 months after surgery to consider body contouring surgery.
At this time your weight will be stable and you also have a very good nutritional status to undergo that type of procedure.
I would recommend waiting 18 months after surgery to consider body contouring surgery.
At this time your weight will be stable and you also have a very good nutritional status to undergo that type of procedure.
Does insurance pay for the gastro surgery?
Insurance
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
Many insurance policies cover Bariatric Surgery.
You need to contact your insurance company and ask if you have benefits.
Be specific. Ask for them to show you the page and paragraph in your policy that pertains to Bariatric Surgery.
Your health will no doubt improve if you have this procedure.
You need to contact your insurance company and ask if you have benefits.
Be specific. Ask for them to show you the page and paragraph in your policy that pertains to Bariatric Surgery.
Your health will no doubt improve if you have this procedure.
I am going to a 6 month management program for insurance before the sleeve. If I go under 35 BMI,
Insurance Requirements
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
This is an ongoing issue with insurance companies. It varies State to State and policy to policy.
In 20 years I haven’t seen a patient denied for coverage if they have an immediate pre op BMI of less than 40 or 35 with co morbid condition (diabetes, high blood pressure etc.) as long as the initial consult BMI was at least 40 or 35 with co morbid conditions.
FACT: There is no evidence that a one, three, six, or even nine month waiting period prior to surgery improves…
In 20 years I haven’t seen a patient denied for coverage if they have an immediate pre op BMI of less than 40 or 35 with co morbid condition (diabetes, high blood pressure etc.) as long as the initial consult BMI was at least 40 or 35 with co morbid conditions.
FACT: There is no evidence that a one, three, six, or even nine month waiting period prior to surgery improves…
Is ok to have the ds 4 years later after the gastric sleeve?
DS 4 years after sleeve
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
Duodenal Switch is a great choice for revisional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy.
This can be done laparoscopically. This requires usually one night stay after surgery, and the return to work will be about the same as your sleeve.
This can be done laparoscopically. This requires usually one night stay after surgery, and the return to work will be about the same as your sleeve.
Can I have the Gastric Balloon 10 years post RNY bypass?
Gastric Balloon after RNY
May 5, 2017
May 5, 2017
Great question.
Unfortunately previous gastric surgery is a contraindication for placement of intra gastric balloon including Orbera.
Most fully accreditted Bariatric Surgery centers will provide methods (surgical and medical) for weight regain after primary surgery. Obesity is a chronic disease and often requires lifelong treatment measures.
Good luck and good health
Unfortunately previous gastric surgery is a contraindication for placement of intra gastric balloon including Orbera.
Most fully accreditted Bariatric Surgery centers will provide methods (surgical and medical) for weight regain after primary surgery. Obesity is a chronic disease and often requires lifelong treatment measures.
Good luck and good health
Last updated on 12/26/2023