Lester Prats, Jr., MD

A native of New Orleans, Dr. Lester Prats earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and surgical and urology residencies at Charity Hospital. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1994.

Dr. Prats is board-certified in urology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He holds a Clinical Associate Professorship at LSU.

Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: No Value Specified

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: medical school

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Internship

Charity Hospital/LSU Division
Field of Study: surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Surgery

Medical Center of Louisiana
Field of Study: Urology

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: No Value Specified

Residency

Charity Hospital/LSU Division
Field of Study: Urology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Urology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: No Value Specified

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Urology

Medical Center of Louisiana
Field of Study: Urology

American Board of Urology

February 2024

Very good all around experience

December 2023

Very personable and put me at ease asking intimate questions.

November 2023

The doctor has been treating me for sometime and was familiar with my health.

Great.

Care tailored to my desires and needs.

October 2023

Dr Prats made me feel like he will do everything that he can to improve my condition. What a wonderful person.

Good.

September 2023

Dr. Prats seemed to be in a hurry; missed my prime reason for being there; mention follow-up but no information to date. Didn't feel like I had his full attention.

Very professional

Great!

Pleased with care

August 2023

Good

Dr Prat was informative.

I have been seeing Dr. Prat for many years and connect very well.

July 2023

Doctor provided recommendations and solutions.

June 2023

Dr. Prats is what all doctors should or could be!

Pleasant experience

May 2023

His doctor is very kind.

Total satisfaction with diagnosis & treatment prescribed.

April 2024

Excellent physician. Always prepared . Answers all questions, knowledgeable. Great staff. Great personality. In summary par excellent.

Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

Source: Google

Very kind and caring Patient and explains things very well

Source: healthgrades

Very informative and time efficient

Dr. Prays very concerning and very professional and very knowledgeable.

Called up within five minutes of scheduled appointment. Assistant came in take vitals. Doctors assistant came in to talk about reason for visit and see if I had any questions or concerns! Less than five minutes “after came in to discuss reason of visit. He talked about options and scheduled procedure time. From beginning to end less than 20 minutes time! Great!

Great doctor - he’s on his job. Feel so confident that I’m getting one of the best in his field.

March 2024

Informative, good communication and clarity, quick and easy.

Our Response:
We appreciate the review. Compassion, expertise, and ensuring quality outcomes are core principles of our patient care philosophy. We'll make sure that your great feedback reaches our team. Thank you. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Answered all my questions. They were interested in me and my condition. A+++

Our Response:
Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear about our staff's quality care. We'll make sure that they hear your kind words and we wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

I think he’s a great doctor. He answers all my questions and I trust him with my health care. I recommend him to everyone I know who’s looking for a new doctor.

Our Response:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback! We’re glad to hear our team provided a great experience. Have a great day! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

December 2022

He was to the point and yet friendly. I need to follow up on my visit with him. Gerald Billes

Our Response:
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best!

Excellent urologist and surgeon. Very professional and thorough with his consultations. He has many years experience and will competently answer any questions you may have about your condition.

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

November 2022

Dr. Prats is very thorough, professional, and friendly! He fully answered all of my questions. He provided extensive information about what was happening and what he has planned for me in the future. He was concerned about my health and comfort. A really great guy!

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

October 2022

Dr. Prats has the best nurses and assistants. You can tell a lot about a practitioner by the company they keep. I look forward to seeing Dr. Prats and his staff each and every year.

Everyone at the office, from clerical staff to medical staff were so helpful. I feel that I am In very good hands. Dr Pratt and his staff explained everything so clearly and answered all of my questions. I am grateful to receive care from such a well run practice.

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