We offer treatments that change lives for the better, with compassion and support for each of our patients. We work to help each person transform their life into one they’ve always dreamed of.
The people of Louisiana deserve quality care that protects their well-being. It’s powerful to see our staff and partnerships come together, allowing us to be the best at what we decide to do.
The governor of Louisiana is proud to back Metamor and its partners. Science and research allow our communities to develop in more ways than one, cultivating growth for every single person.
The recently opened Metamor Institute, a cutting-edge bariatric and metabolic surgery center in Baton Rouge, offers advanced treatments for obesity.
Our Lady of the Lake Pauses Scheduling New Non-Urgent, Inpatient Procedures, July 26, 2021
Legislature approves bill to cover bariatric surgeries for state employees, June 04, 2021
The Bariatrics & Metabolic Institute Opened for In-Person Visits - May 27, 2020
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Health Care Industry -Baton Rouge Business Report - January 7, 2020
Dr. John Kirwan Aims Pennington Biomedical to New Heights - Baton Rouge Business Report - December 4, 2019
Louisiana Puts $5.9M Into New Bariatric Surgery Program - U.S. News & World Report - October 23, 2019
Pennington Lands World-Renowned Surgeon to Head new Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery Program - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - October 23, 2019
Pennington Biomedical Announces New Obesity Surgery, Research Center - WBRZ - October 23, 2019
Philip Schauer Tapped to Lead new Pennington Biomedical Program Aimed at Fighting Obesity - BRProud - October 23, 2019
Procedure evolution, data growth boost success of bariatric, metabolic surgery December 21, 2022
Philip R. Schauer, MD, FACS, FASMBS, One of 10 individuals who are elevating Baton Rouge through their vision, work and research. Baton Rouge Business Report
