Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD
Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Covington, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital and Avala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Dr. James 'Buddy' Leithead III, MD
7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Covington, LA 70433Make an Appointment
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| 5 star | 61% | 61% |
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| 2 star | 11% | 11% |
| 1 star | 28% | 28% |
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About Me
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Tom Lavin, MD, FACS, FASMBS has dedicated his professional career to helping patients achieve long-term weight loss and optimal health through minimally invasive surgery and incisionless procedures. Dr. Lavin graduated cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa...read moreBariatric Surgery
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Ochsner Surg-ochsner Med Found
Residency Hospital, 1995University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences
Medical School, 1988Miami University, At Ohio
Undergraduate School, 1984
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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