Dr. Kamel Brakta, MD
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
Locations
WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
2551 Greenwood Road
Suite 310
Shreveport
, LA 71103
About Me
Kamel Brakta, MD, is an SRC-accredited Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery at Willis Knighton Health. A general surgeon and a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Brakta and his team continuously improve the health and well-being of patients seeking safer procedures, exceptional care and better overall surgical experiences.
At WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery, Dr. Brakta surgically treats patients to help them meet their health and weight-loss goals. He skillfully uses robotic and advanced laparoscopic surgery tools for smaller incisions that mean shorter recovery times. Patient safety and comfort are important to Dr. Brakta as he supports their journey to a better quality of life. He has safely performed hundreds of surgeries using the da Vinci Surgical System at Willis Knighton hospitals.
A Louisiana native, Dr. Brakta earned his undergraduate degree at LSU Baton Rouge and completed master’s degree coursework at Tulane University. He received his medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. His surgery residency was at Washington Hospital Center in D.C., a teaching hospital for Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Brakta is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Education
Residency:
Washington Hospital Center
Internship:
Washington Hospital Center
Medical School:
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Insurances Accepted
- People’s Health
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Prolapse
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Varices
- Fracture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Megacolon
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Overweight and Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Second-Degree Burns
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Vulvar Cancer
Procedures Performed
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bladder Surgery
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Bunion Surgery
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Cystectomy
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and Papillotomy With Robotic Assistance
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagomyotomy
- Esophagomyotomy With Robotic Assistance
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gastrotomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Gastroenterostomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- LINX for GERD
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation With Robotic Assistance
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Skin Grafting
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheal Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Wound Repair