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George Merriman II, MD, General Surgery, Shreveport, LA

George Robert Merriman II MD

General Surgery•Shreveport, LA

Robotic and Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery

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  • 949 Olive StShreveport, LA 71104

  • Phone+1 318-222-3132

  • Fax+1 318-222-3865

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Summary

  • I am a Board Certified General Surgeon and I have specialized in Bariatric Surgery for over 25 years. I specialize in Robotic and Advanced Laparoscopic procedures. I am the Medical Director of the Christus Highland Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and the first surgeon in the Christus network to perform Robotic Bariatric Surgery.

    • Freedom From Obesity - Surgical Specialists of Shreveport

    Dr. Merriman of Freedom From Obesity ® is the most experienced bariatric (weight loss) surgeon in the Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana region. Through dedication and

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1988 - 2002
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical Director-Christus Highland Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence 2010-2020
  • FASMBS American Society of Metabolic and Bari attic Surgery
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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