Distinctive Achievements involving Bariatric Surgery Leadership: 2000 - Performed 1st Successful Laparoscopic GBP (Roux-en-y) Surgery in the state of S.C. 2004 - Performed 1st Successful Lap Band Procedures in S.C. 2005 - Developed 1st Free Standing Outpatient Lap Band Program in S.C. (Rivertown Surgery Center) 2007 - First accredited Total Care Lap Band Surgeon / Program in SC 2007 - Developed 1st office based Fluoroscopy Band adjustment protocol in the South 2009 - Performed 1st Single Incision (S.I.L.S.) Lap Band procedures in S.C. 2009 - present - Performed 1st (in S.C.) and the largest series of incision-less revisional R.O.S.E. procedures in the Carolinas. 2010 - Developed new highly successful technique for Adjustable Band "slips" with imbricated revision. 2011 - First Successful I Lap Band procedures in N.C. 2011 - First Successful Charlotte Robotic Assisted Weight Loss Surgeries in Western N.C.; Only area Robotic Bariatric Surgeon listed as a Proctor. 9-1-2011 Guest Speaker "Advances in Technology for Less Invasive Bariatric Procedures @ IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) 9-1-2011 ROSE Presentation @ IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) Incisionless Weight Loss Surgery with ultra-small gastric pouch. 9-2-2011 Revision of Lap Band Slip Presentation @ IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) New Laparoscopic Technique for Salvage & Optimization of Patient Care with Adjustable Band Slips.
Dr. Donald Allan Balder Jr
- Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- Mississippi Institute Of Weight Loss Surgery 1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458
- (985) 649-4063
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine - 1991
Location & Hours
- Mississippi Institute Of Weight Loss Surgery
- 1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA 70458
Specialties Treated
- Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Abdominal Hernia
Procedures Performed
- Hernia Repair
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Cholecystectomy
- Liver Biopsy
- Hernia Repair
- Bariatric Surgery
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
- UnitedHealthcare
- AARP
- Tricare
- Molina Healthcare
- Cigna
- Wellcare
- Medicare
- Peoples Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CHAMPVA
- Humana
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