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James Parrish

Dr. James N. Parrish, MD

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OVERVIEW

At the practice of Dr. James Parrish, we offer minimally invasive and bariatric surgery in Central Louisiana. Surgical weight loss treatment options include gastric band (Lap band and Realize), Gastric Sleeve, and Gastric Bypass. Let our experienced bariatric surgery team help you reach your weight loss goals. To learn more these procedures, and about the practice, please visit our website.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Parrish's Rating
43 Ratings with 31 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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3311 Prescott Rd. Ste 201, Alexandria, LA, 71301
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4.0 Office cleanliness
5.0 Courteous staff
4.0 Scheduling flexibility
3311 Prescott Rd. Ste 201
Alexandria, LA, 71301
31 REVIEWS
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"I have had a wonderful experience relearning about food, fitness and weight lose with Dr. Parrish & his team!"
  • May 8, 2023
"Dr. Parish and his staff are amazing. I’m very comfortable when I go there, Also very clean and environment. Dr. Parish will make sure he accommodate everything you asked him to put you back on track."
  • May 1, 2023
"My visit with Dr Parish team was awesome as always! The team is very knowledgeable and professional. They are very helpful to all my questions and the information I receive at my visits are always educational and health conscious. Great Team????"
  • December 5, 2022
"Dr. Parrish is an awesome Dr. I refer all my friends and family to him for their Baritastic needs. He made sure I was taken care of. I’ve lost over 80 lbs in my gastric bypass journey. I’d choose him again if I had too. "
  • October 31, 2022
"Wonderful experience! So glad I chose this new healthy life! "
  • October 28, 2022
"Great doctor! "
  • October 17, 2022
"Great bedside manner loved how they treated me! "
  • October 17, 2022
"Dr. Parrish and his team are excellent. I had my sleeve on 7-27-22. I am feeling so much better and wished I could have had it done years ago. "
  • August 15, 2022
"Dr. Parrish and his staff are great! Had gastric sleeve done 7/13 and down 21 lbs. wish I had done this long ago! The care provided was great and they want you to succeed! Great experience!"
  • August 1, 2022
"Dr. Parrish and staff are all so wonderful and very helpful. No complaints. "
  • August 1, 2022
"Love Dr. Parrish very understanding and great patient care. Would recommend anyone."
  • July 25, 2022
"Dr. Parrish was very informative and the staff are great!"
  • June 13, 2022
"Dr. Parrish is amazing. He’s very informative and helpful. My procedure was easy, he and his team made the entire process as smooth as possible. "
  • June 10, 2022
"Everyone is great, thank y’all so much!??"
  • June 7, 2022
"Dr. Parrish and his amazing staff are the most compassionate, caring team ever! I had RNY almost a month ago and have had great results already. Along with my regular “in office” appointments, they are always willing to answer my questions via phone call any time of the day. Doc and his awesome staff have helped me change my life for the better!!"
  • May 11, 2022
"Very good !! The best doctor and team ever. They are awesome. Definitely helps me keep track of the ultimate goal !! "
  • May 10, 2022
"Dr. Parrish has been a complete lifesaver and when I say that is what I mean the gastric bypass has changed my life for the good kind and very professional and he knows what to do!"
  • May 3, 2022
"Dr Parrish is great! Knowledgeable , kind and caring. "
  • April 5, 2022
"I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Parrish as my surgeon. I had VSG in February 2022 and have had not had any complications so far. The clinical team has been available to answer questions and concerns that I have had. He prepared me well for the process and procedure as well as the after care. I felt very confident and prepared for this second chance of having a healthy life. Thank you "
  • March 28, 2022
"This practice is very professional and takes the time needed to answer all of your concerns and questions no matter how simple it may be. He has an excellent bedside manner and makes you feel at ease prior to going in to surgery. He thoroughly explained all of the necessary testing and timeline for the procedure that I was going to have. This has changed my life for the better. "
  • March 28, 2022

LOCATIONS

3311 Prescott Rd. Ste 201
Alexandria, LA, 71301
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

  • Hiatal Hernia Repair Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for GERD
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap Band and Realize Band)
  • Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)
  • ORBERA Intragastric Balloon

SPECIALTIES

  • Other

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Residency
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Graduated 2001
Internship
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Graduated 1997
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Graduated 1996

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