Kamel Brakta, MD
Bariatric Surgery
After growing up in New Orleans, Dr. Brakta earned his undergraduate degree at LSU in Baton Rouge and completed master's degree coursework at Tulane University prior to entering medical school at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport.
He served both his internship and residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, which is the largest private hospital in the District of Columbia and a teaching hospital for Georgetown University School of Medicine. Following completion of his residency, Dr. Brakta returned home to Louisiana to begin his practice. His surgical focus is on the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques to provide patients with faster recovery, less discomfort, and lower infection rates.
Dr. Brakta has safely performed hundreds of surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system at Willis-Knighton Health System hospitals.
Patient Reviews
We were very impressed by Dr Brakta and his staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. No one rushed us and they made sure all our questions were answered.
Eileen V.
My husband and I wanted to change our lives together, so we did the Buddy challenge! He went a month before I had my surgery. Him being a month plus and I only a week are learning day by day with our journey. The staff is Amazing! Coming in the office you are greeted by Ms. Dnessa with a warm welcome.
Then off to his Nurses Nikki and Nicole whom are both super sweet and lifesavers!
The man of the year is Dr Brakta, with his warm bedside manner. We researched Dr. Brakta and learned he has a plethora of experience in this procedure and other medical conditions as well.
My husband and I felt we were in good hands.
Thank you Dr. Brakta and staff for helping with the progression in our weight loss journey!
Ericka R.
Amazing ! I can’t say it enough how amazing Dr. Brakata and his staff are! So friendly and very fast! I will definitely send family to him for their needs!
Tommy L.
Dr. Brakta and his staff are absolutely the best out there. Dr. Brakta changed my life and I will always recommend him to anyone.
Nicole F.
I have considered weight loss surgery since I have my knee replacement 2 years ago. I found out about Dr Brakta from a friend who had the surgery several months ago. My friend looks great and very healthy from her weight loss surgery. Dr Brakta’s staff has been very professional and supportive through my process to get healthy again. I like that he covers all bases to make your journey to health a success. Thank you to all nurses and support team members I feel I will succeed!
Pamela M.
Insurance Accepted
Disclaimer: Not all physicians accept all insurance plans. Physicians move in and out of plans throughout the year. When you call for an appointment, confirm that the physician accepts your insurance.
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- Peoples Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- Vantage Health Plans - Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
