Meet Our Weight Loss Care Team
Experienced Care. Personalized to You.
At Baton Rouge General, our weight loss team offers surgical and nonsurgical options to help patients work toward their weight loss goals. Whether you're considering weight loss surgery or medical weight loss, our team provides personalized guidance to help you explore your options and determine an approach that fits your health needs and goals.
Meet Dr. Tuan Tran
Dr. Tuan Tran is an advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeon specializing in bariatric and general surgery. Using minimally invasive techniques, he is able to treat inguinal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gallbladders, colon diseases, and perform weight loss surgery. Dr. Tran completed his general surgery residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and then underwent a rigorous Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship in Florida at AdventHealth Tampa. While in fellowship, he focused primarily on performing gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery particularly converting sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass.
A New Iberia native, Dr. Tran completed his undergraduate degree at LSU in Baton Rouge and earned his medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Tran is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Your Weight Loss Care Team
Successful weight loss involves more than choosing a treatment approach. Our multidisciplinary team helps patients prepare for surgery, navigate recovery, make nutrition and lifestyle changes, and access ongoing follow-up and support. For patients pursuing medical weight loss, our team also provides guidance on nutrition, treatment and progress along the way. With personalized support throughout the process, we help patients feel more informed and prepared to work toward their long-term goals.
Alicia Brand, PA-C
Bariatric Surgery +1 more
BRG Select Provider
Become a Patient
Ready to take the next step toward your weight loss goals? Our team is here to answer your questions, help you explore your options and guide you through getting started. Call (225) 763-4903 or complete the form below, and a member of our team will follow up with you.


