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Rachel Moore, MD, General Surgery, Covington, LA, Tulane Medical Center

RachelLMooreMDFACS, FASMBS

General Surgery • Covington, LA

Bariatric Surgery

Private practice bariatric endoscopist and metabolic surgeon; Clinical assistant professor Tulane University

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Summary

  • Moore Metabolics is an innovative weight loss program led by metabolic surgeon and weight loss specialist Dr. Rachel Moore. Dr. Moore runs her practice with commitment, professionalism, and innovation and is a leader in the bariatric surgery industry. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS), serves on the Access to Care Committee and the National Insurance Committee, and is also the Louisiana State Medical Society representative to the Louisiana Health Care Commission, a division of the Department of Insurance in Baton Rouge.

    Dr. Rachel Moore is the Chief of the Section of Metabolic Surgery at Louisiana State University Department of Surgery and works as a Clinical Assistant Professor devoting her time outside of her practice to promoting the field and positively guiding future bariatric surgeons. She was recently elected as Treasurer for the Louisiana state chapter of the American College of Surgeons where she provides more regional leadership.

    She specializes in the treatment of obesity, moreover, laparoscopic metabolic and bariatric procedures. And as one of the only female general surgeons in the area, Dr. Moore is highly aware and trained on women's heath issues and the treatment of diseases that specifically ail women.

    For more information or to schedule a consultation please contact Moore Metabolics at (504) 400-0721

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Superheroes: Saving Lives on the Covid-19 Frontlines
    Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Superheroes: Saving Lives on the Covid-19 FrontlinesAugust 1st, 2021
  • Women in Surgery Interviews
    Women in Surgery InterviewsSeptember 1st, 2019
  • Allurion Technologies Completes Enrollment in Landmark Pivotal U.S. Clinical Trial for the Elipse
    Allurion Technologies Completes Enrollment in Landmark Pivotal U.S. Clinical Trial for the ElipseJuly 24th, 2018

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Dr. Rachel Moore, Dr. Rachel Moore, MD, Dr. R Moore, Dr. Rachel L Moore