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Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
3.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD

Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital and AVALA Hospital. Dr. Lavin, completed a residency at Ochsner Surg-Ochsner Med Found. Patients rated Dr. Lavin an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Lavin works at Practice in Covington, LA with other offices in Metairie, LA and Slidell, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lavin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 234-3000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Surgical Specialists of La
    3100 Galleria Dr Ste 300, Metairie, LA 70001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 934-3000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Avala
    67252 Industry Ln, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 809-9888
  4. 4
    Office
    1810 Lindberg Dr Ste 1700, Slidell, LA 70458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 234-3000

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  • Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital
  • AVALA Hospital

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    About Dr. Thomas Lavin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1093775819
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Ochsner Surg-Ochsner Med Found
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Miami University, At Ohio
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Lavin. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lavin.

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