Clinic · Metairie, LA

Dr. James "Buddy" Leithead III, MD

Dr. James "Buddy" Leithead III, MD is a clinic in Metairie, LA. Google lists it under bariatric surgeon; it holds a 5-star rating across 5 Google reviews; it is open 5 days a week on weekdays.

5.0 (5) Metairie Information checked recently

3100 Galleria Dr Ste 301, Metairie, LA 70001Information last checked 2026-08-26T00:00:00+00

Public information checked recently

This page brings together public place information so you can decide what to explore next. Confirm details directly with the place before visiting.

What they offer

A little more context, before you call.

Dr. James "Buddy" Leithead III, MD is a clinic in Metairie, LA. Google lists it under bariatric surgeon; it holds a 5-star rating across 5 Google reviews; it is open 5 days a week on weekdays. The right next step is the one that fits your care team, your questions, and your life. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm current availability and services directly.

Bariatric surgeon

What patients mention

Short quotes from public Google reviews, linked to the originals.

morenita Bueso · a year ago★★★★★
The best of the best!
Read on Google
morenita Bueso · a year ago★★★★★
El mejor de lo mejor !
Read on Google
Marcus Bell · 3 years ago★★★★★
I have been one of Dr. Leithead patients for over 10 years. Having been a Bariatric patient who had bypass surgery Dr. Leithead was called in to the St Tammany ER to remove a dangerous Gallbladder for me.
Read on Google
Fatmanandrobin · 3 years ago
Dr Leithead is a top notch Dr & Surgeon. He is patient and informative, definitely made me feel secure in all my concerns for my weight loss surgery. Successful weight loss starts with a fantastic Bariatric team. My husband weighed 574 lbs and is now 185/200.
Read on Google
Fatmanandrobin · 3 years ago★★★★★
Dr Leithead is a top notch Dr & Surgeon. He is patient and informative, definitely made me feel secure in all my concerns for my weight loss surgery. Successful weight loss starts with a fantastic Bariatric team. My husband weighed 574 lbs and is now 185/200.
Read on Google

Hours

fridayFriday 5 8AM–5PM 2026-8-28
mondayMonday 1 8AM–5PM 2026-8-31
sundaySunday 7 Closed 2026-8-30
tuesdayTuesday 2 8AM–5PM 2026-9-1
saturdaySaturday 6 Closed 2026-8-29
thursdayThursday 4 8AM–5PM 2026-8-27
wednesdayWednesday 3 8AM–5PM 2026-8-26

About this listing

Duet is building a clearer way to move from finding care to keeping track of what happens next. Listings are organized from public sources and are reviewed for basic completeness and freshness.

Found Dr. James "Buddy" Leithead III, MD? Keep going.

Bring one person along. Keep the rest private.

Duet keeps doses, weekly check-ins, and appointment questions in one place, and shows your person only the categories you choose.

One email when Duet launches. Nothing else.

The Together screen showing Sam as your person, with five categories shared