A weight loss surgery center dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and wellbeing. We specialize in gastric bypass, gastric lap band, and gastric sleeve procedures.
Are you unhappy with the results of your bariatric procedure — yes? If your answer is yes; let’s have a conversation! In certain cases, there are options and procedures available to address other physicians poor performance and undesired results.
Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana Selim Surgery Center houses some of the most advanced medical equipment available for gastric bypass, gastric lap band, gastric sleeve procedures and hospital operations.
Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, LA (Courtesy Google Earth)
| Services
| Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery (from the Greek words “baros,” meaning “weight,” and “iatrikos,” meaning “medicine”) is the term for a surgery that is done to help you lose weight.
| Advanced Laparoscopic surgery
Through the use of innovative instruments and techniques, advanced laparoscopic surgery overcomes many limitations of standard laparoscopic procedures.
| Gallbladder surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the diseased gallbladder that may be containing stones or functioning at a lower than average rate.
| Acid Reflux surgery
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus. This causes heartburn and other symptoms.
| Laparoscopic Hernia repair
The most common location for a hernia is the abdomen. The abdominal wall is a sheet of tough muscles and tendons that run down from the ribs, legs, and the groins.
| Breast Surgery
Mastectomy is a surgery in which the entire breast is removed, including all of the breast tissue and sometimes other nearby tissues. There are several different types of mastectomies.
| Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck.
| Botox Injections
Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles.
Thinking about weight loss surgery?
Why Selim?
At the top of your “to do” list is choosing the very best practice with an experienced medical team.
At Selim Surgery Center for Bariatric Care, we are successfully performing all options for weight loss ” bariatric” surgery. Our team’s experience and expertise translates into your positive outcome and improves your quality of life.
We place you at the center of our care and provide all the information you need to better understand your treatment options and make a full recovery.
Our community is supported by a great group of medical providers and Dr Selim’s expertise adds to a higher level care provided to Southwest Louisiana and Texas.
Due to the exceptional care and personable medical attention provided, 3 other family members have received medical / surgical care from Dr Selim at my families recommendation.
– Kathy L.
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Bariatric Surgery
Do I Qualify?
Millions of people would like to lose weight. Severely obese patients are considered viable candidates to undergo bariatric surgery.
Severe obesity is defined as weight that is at least 100 pounds more than the ideal body weight for a person’s height and age.
Severe obesity (Morbid Obesity) is defined by the patient’s body mass index, or ratio of fat to lean body mass. It is an equation that uses weight, height and age in the calculation.
WHO (World Health Organization) BMI Cut Off Points
