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Brent Wheeler Allain, Jr.

Brent Wheeler Allain, Jr., MD

4.9132 ratings, 18 reviews

Bariatric SurgeryGeneral Surgery

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
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Need help scheduling? Call 225-769-5656

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Brent Wheeler Allain, Jr.

About The Provider

Brent W. Allain, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and residency in general surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery in Baton Rouge. He is Board Certified in general surgery and is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He is also a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Dr. Allain performs a wide variety of operations using minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery via the da Vinci Surgical System. He has a special interest in weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revisional Bariatric surgery. His additional interests include surgery for gastroesophageal reflux (including the LINX procedure), gallbladder, hernia, colon, and surgery for hyperhidrosis.

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Locations

  1. The Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge
    • 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 612, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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  2. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Bariatric and Metabolic Institute

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Bariatric Surgery, 2009
  • Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2007
  • Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2023

Insurance

Please contact the practice to find out if your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Accepting Medicaid/Healthy LA Plans
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • FARA
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Mental Health Network
  • Mississippi Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • New Directions
  • Optum/United Behavioral Health
  • Optum/VA
  • People's Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • Tribute
  • UHC Community
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • USA MCO
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Woman's Hospital
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

132 ratings, 18 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Best experience ever and I had a number of surgeries there and doctor appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    The doctor was very patient and answered all questions. I didn't feel rushed through the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Dr. Allain explained everything that was going to be done so I could understand. Excellent job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    #1

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr. Allain is very professional, thorough and puts your mind at ease. He is awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Allain was very professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Dr. Allain is a Awesome Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr Allain was so friendly and informative. I appreciate his honesty and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr was really nice. He put me at ease and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr did a great job explaining my problem, very pleased with him great personality as well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr Allain was informative and took alt of time with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Allain was amazing. He listened and thoroughly explained everything to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I enjoyed the visit with Dr. Brent Allain. The concern, care and professional treatment from Dr. Allain was exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Physician was very kind, and personable. He explained things so that I could understand. He made the comment before leaving the room. He said, I am excited for you. That meant alot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Whole team of health care providers were excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    He was very concerned and answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Amazing!!!