Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana
7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

James Leithead is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leithead is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital
Slidell Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433
Other Locations
University Medical Center
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Leithead

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Leithead?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Leithead by calling their office at 985-234-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Leithead a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Leithead is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Leithead specialize in?

While Dr. James Leithead is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Vagotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. James Leithead accept my insurance?

Dr. James Leithead accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-234-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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