Brian Anthony Saunders, MD
Obesity and Weight Management NutritionEmergency Medicine
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Ascension Emergency Physicians
- 1125 West Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737
- Get Directions
- phone: 337-534-0952
- fax: 225-308-9984
- Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
- 6400 Perkins Road, Building N, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Get Directions
- phone: 225-330-0497
- fax: 225-330-0498
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, 2006
- Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Emergency Medicine, 2002
Board Certifications
- Emergency Medicine: American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
- BCBS Precision Blue (FMOLHS Plan)
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Coventry National/First Health CCN
- Gilsbar 360
- Healthy Blue
- Humana (All Products)
- Humana Military/Tricare
- LA HealthCare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Medicare
- Mississippi Medicaid
- Multiplan/PHCS
- Optum/VA
- People's Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Shared Health
- Three Rivers
- Tribute
- UHC Community
- UHC Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare (All Products)
- Vantage
- Wellcare
- Zelis
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
219 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Excellent care provided as usual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
My doctor was very concerned about my needs. He listened to me and he recommended to me what he and I needed to do. I fully understand that to do. I agree with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr Brent explained everything to me so I would understand it .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Everyone at the clinic is amazing,friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
The Team work efforts to provide care is exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
I would recommend my doctor and team to anyone,because they keep me engaged and very aware of what my goals and expectations are.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Very sweet and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Saunders is exceptionally informative, caring and make sure I understand and can ask questions. My visits are not rushed .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Saunders is great! 10/10 He is kind and very informative. He seems to care and I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Saunders is very knowledgeable and patient centered. He gives the best advice that fits the narrative of the patient not the narrative of the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Saunders answered all of my concerns, he didn't rush and provided the care I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
It was a very good appointment. He was helpful, concerned and had suggestions available to assist me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Saunders always gives different options and lets me pick which one I think will work better for me. I feel like he truly cares about his patients !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Saunders was amazing. Spent time discussing medical history and options moving forward. Very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I like how he listens, and not make you feel uncomfortable if you didn't accomplish your goal entirely, but helps you to see how to achieve it with your input also! And I'm encouraged to get to the next level of expectation for myself!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very nice and knowledgeable. He cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Saunders was exceptional!! He was very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything I had questions about. Absolutely loved him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
I love Dr Blaize he has been my Dr for years he is patient considerate and he listens to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Doctor is amazing. Takes the time to listen, answer my questions, and explain in detail what he is taking about. Very helpful and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Extremely personalize care. He encouraged my feedback and used it for every step of his diagnosis and plan of care options. Sincerely interested in giving me options that would work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Saunders was very knowledgeable, professional and engaged in an informative discussion about my issues and expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
He always ask if there are any concerns and then he prescribes medication that is cost effective
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr Saunders was very patient, knowledgeable, gave me plenty information and went through my mental health and other medical background to determine the best plan of action. He made me so comfortable to ask him questions. He was very attentive and Kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
I'm very satisfied