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Brian Anthony Saunders

Brian Anthony Saunders, MD

Obesity and Weight Management NutritionEmergency Medicine

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Ascension Emergency Physicians
  2. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Bariatric and Metabolic Institute

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

Please contact the practice to find out if your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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

220 ratings, 29 reviews

The 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.

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Provider showed concern
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Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    Dr. Brian Saunders is a phenomenal physician who really cares about his bariatric patient's health!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Excellent care provided as usual

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr Brent explained everything to me so I would understand it .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Everyone at the clinic is amazing,friendly and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    The Team work efforts to provide care is exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Very sweet and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Saunders was amazing. Spent time discussing medical history and options moving forward. Very knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very nice and knowledgeable. He cares about his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    I'm very satisfied