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Biography
M. Elise Sexton, FNP-C, practices orthopedic spine surgery at Ochsner Health. Elise grew up on the Northshore and graduated from Fontainebleau High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. She worked at Ochsner in the neurological intensive care unit for five years and the post anesthesia care unit for two years before receiving her master’s in nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She joined the orthopedic surgery department with a focus in spine surgery in 2021. She is board-certified by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. In her free time, Elise enjoys live music and spending time with her friends and family.
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Education and Training
Graduate School
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
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Dr. Sexton was amazing! She answered every question I had and went into detail about a treatment plan and my options. Didn't feel rushed at all.
Good.
She was wonderful really listened and was very sympathetic.
N/P was extremely compassionate with pain I was in & getting the treatment to relieve/correct my pain. I was very pleased with her.
Sexton NP, was very professional and engaging in making me aware of my status. She showed me my lumbar xrays so I could get a better understanding of my situation. We discussed everything including a plan of care and follow up. She was very pleasant and patient. I was very pleased and comfortable.
Elise Sexton in an excellent provider. She is articulate , personable, knowledgeable, explained things quite well , and anticipated my questions. Top notch provider for sure.
I highly recommend
Loved the physician assistant. She listened to my problems and gave me solutions. She tweaked my medication and by that evening I hardly had any pain.
