CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Weight Loss & Surgical Care

318-217-8895

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Both surgical and non-surgical specialists

Certified Bariatric Clinic in Louisiana

Through dedication and a commitment to new innovations in surgical obesity help, Dr. Merriman has remained at the forefront of the bariatric surgery industry. At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, we offer everything from effective surgical weight loss solutions to comprehensive support, educational resources, information, dietary guidance, and emotional support.

We offer various surgical options for our patients, including Lap Band or gastric banding surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Revision Surgery. Our patients considering bariatric surgery attend a free information session before surgery to ensure they are fully aware of the process and the expected results. They also receive ongoing monthly support group meetings with the goal of sustaining increased health and well-being while attaining weight loss goals.

Other Surgeries

Dr. Merriman is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He was an early adopter of laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Merriman and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic offer surgical procedures (in addition to bariatric procedures), including the LINX® Reflux Management System, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal. Make an appointment today and our team will work with you to assess your need for any of the surgeries we perform.

Compassionate & Kind Approach

Dr. Merriman and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic offer a kind and compassionate approach and provide each of our patients with the tools they need to succeed well after their surgery. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation in our office. We are conveniently located near the areas of Shreveport, Louisiana, Longview, Texas, and Bossier City, Louisiana. We are ready to assist you in your journey toward weight loss, improved health, and enhanced well-being.



Hours & Locations

CHRISTUS

Trinity Clinic

949 Olive St. , Shreveport, LA 71104
318-217-8895
Hours
  • Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Our Bariatric & Surgical Team

Patient & Visitor Information

If you cannot come alone to your appointment, please bring no more than 1 essential visitor with you.

We are committed to ensuring our facilities are a safe place to receive care. That is why all of our Associates and clinicians will remain masked while providing care to patients and in patients’ rooms. We recommend patients and visitors wear a mask while in our facilities, too.

Most major insurance plans and Medicare are accepted. However, it is the responsibility of each patient to check with your individual insurance to confirm that our clinic is within your plan's network.

For life threatening emergencies, please call 911.

If you do not believe your after hour issue constitutes an emergency, please call our office and the answering service will get in touch with the on-call physician. On-call physicians are available to help out in possible emergencies. Please do not call the after hours line for medication refills, appointment scheduling or test/lab results.

When you login into your MyCHRISTUS account, you can schedule a visit to come into our office to see your Primary Care Clinician face-to-face or schedule a virtual visit. Either way, your clinician is here to make sure there is never an interruption in care. MyCHRISTUS allows you to access your health records, view test results, manage billing, request prescription refills, ask questions, and set appointments with the click of a button. Parents can also access their children’s records via MyCHRISTUS. MyCHRISTUS is password-protected and delivered via an encrypted connection, ensuring it is safe from unauthorized access.

Finding the right provider to provide the care you need as a new patient can seem like a daunting task. We understand and are here to help you choose the provider that fits you and the method of care that works best for you. Whether it is coming into our office or scheduling a virtual visit, we are here to provide seamless care for you and your entire family.

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