GeorgeRobertMerrimanIIMD

General Surgery • Shreveport, LA

Robotic and Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery

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Office
949 Olive St
Shreveport, LA 71104
Phone+1 318-222-3132

Fax+1 318-222-3865

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 CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

LA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
AL State Medical License 1988 - 2002
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

Professional Memberships

External Links

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