Bariatric Surgery - Find a Doctor - Our Lady of Lourdes - Acadiana
Bariatric Surgery • Lafayette, LA
About
Summary: The Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital in Acadiana (Lafayette, LA) is a private healthcare provider with an acute-care hospital, a freestanding outpatient center, and 19 outpatient clinics. It serves the Acadiana area with multidisciplinary care and is positioned as a referral center for hospitals and clinicians. Located at 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy (HQ) and with additional Lafayette campuses, the hospital supports a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services, including pediatric and women's health care. For specific bariatric surgeons, schedules, and insurance, contact the hospital’s Bariatric/Weight Loss program or visit lourdesrmc.com to locate a doctor within the Lourdes network.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
4809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 490, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone
337-470-3980
mychartsupport@fmolhs.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Telemedicine Visits Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What Bariatric Surgery services does Lourdes Physician Group Bariatric Surgery offer?
The page lists Bariatric Surgery under the Lourdes Physician Group Bariatric Surgery with providers specializing in Bariatric Surgery.
Is telemedicine available for bariatric visits?
Yes, Telemedicine Visits Available.
Is Lourdes Bariatric Surgery accepting new patients?
Yes, Accepting New Patients.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- doctors.lourdesrmc.com (Dr. Aimee Elizabeth Hymel, MD): 5.0 • ~152–153 ratings (20 reviews)
- health.usnews.com (Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center): 2.6 / 5 patient rating (not stated)
- pro.obesityhelp.com (Dr. Uyen Chu Bariatric Surgeon): 5.0 out of 5 (35 ratings / 35 reviews)
- obesityhelp.com (Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center): 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly positive experiences praising surgeon professionalism and staff/support (Dr. Uyen Chu reviews)
- Strong satisfaction with specific providers and office/support groups (Dr. Aimee Elizabeth Hymel listing; ObesityHelp center reviews)
- Support groups and being well-informed/prepared are highlighted as helpful
Common complaints
- Some low patient satisfaction at the hospital level for bariatric surgery (U.S. News rating 2.6/5)
- Occasional complaints about expectations/doctor decisions or readiness for surgery (ObesityHelp center review mentions 'only complaint' and being told it was unsafe/not ready)
"“Dr. Chu and her staff have been absolutely amazing… My surgery experience was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend Dr. Chu and Lady of Lourdes Hospital to anyone.”"
— pro.obesityhelp.com review excerpt (Dr. Uyen Chu)"“My only complaint is that I am trying to get him to move back to Metairie… If you are overweight and don't want to be told that then don't go the doctor… Also you are not ready for the surgery… it was to dangerous.”"
— obesityhelp.com review excerpt (Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center)"“Patient Rating. 2.6 / 5.”"
— U.S. News hospital profile snippet (Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Meet the New Providers at Ochsner Lafayette General | Ochsner Health — Oct 13, 2025
- Uyen Chu, MD, FACS: Trusted Bariatric Surgeon and Precision Medicine | isStories — Jul 18, 2025
- Ochsner Lafayette General offers solutions for extra skin and post-weight loss wellness | Sponsored: Ochsner Health | theadvocate.com — Aug 17, 2025
- Tulane surgeon reaches 100th advanced weight-loss surgery | Tulane School of Medicine — Oct 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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