About Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
Welcome to Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital
Since opening in 1958, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital in Kaplan, Louisiana, has been a beacon of care for residents of Vermilion Parish and the surrounding communities. With 35 full-service beds, a state-of-the-art emergency department and a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, we’ve earned a reputation as a trusted provider of accessible, high-quality healthcare.
Recognized four times as one of the top 20 critical access hospitals in the U.S. for patient satisfaction, we are the only hospital in Louisiana with this prestigious accolade. This reflects our unwavering dedication to the well-being of every patient who walks through our doors.
Why choose Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital?
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital joined Ochsner Lafayette General in 2015 and offers virtual services that make healthcare more accessible. With a partnership with the Cardiovascular Institute of the South, the hospital has improved its heart care services, including a virtual cardiology program. It's the only facility in the area with a digital mammography machine. The hospital also has a skilled nursing and rehabilitation program aimed at helping patients regain health and independence. This program is designed for those who can't be cared for in a regular hospital rehab or at home. Our 24-hour emergency room features experienced doctors and nurses trained in advanced care, including stroke and heart treatment protocols, ensuring quick treatment and transfer if needed.
Schedule an appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 337-643-8300. You may also schedule an appointment through MyOchsner. We offer same-day and next-day appointments. We also offer virtual visits. If you are a new patient, your first virtual appointment is at the discretion of the provider. Learn more about virtual visits, here. If your doctor is unavailable for an urgent problem, please consider allowing us to book an appointment for you with another provider.
What services are offered at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital?
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital offers an extensive line of medical services, including:
- 24-hour emergency services
- Inpatient acute and skilled nursing facility beds
- High-definition endoscopy
- Pediatric services
- Digital radiology and imaging
- Cardiopulmonary services
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Outpatient infusion center
- Wound care
- Innovative digital medicine programs including telemedicine consults
- Dialysis services
- Ultrasounds
- Gastrointestinal services
- Rural health clinic
- EKGs
- Holter monitor
- Home sleep studies
- Pulmonary function testing
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
What inpatient and outpatient surgical services are available Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital?
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has two surgical suites and a post-anesthesia care unit. Technological advances enable us to perform a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures, allowing most of our patients to leave the same day.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Hernia repair
- Carpal tunnel repair
- Colon resection
- Breast biopsy
- Mastectomy (breast removal)
- Skin graft
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Amputation
- Gastrostomy tube placement (feeding tube)
- Colonoscopy
- EGD (upper endoscopy)
- Pathology (tissue testing)
- Pediatric services
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital's surgical staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information call, 337-643-8300, ext. 5289.
In addition, we offer:
Behavioral health: Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital’s 10-inpatient bed behavioral health unit specializes in the stabilization of adults and seniors suffering from clinical depression and other forms of chronic mental illness. Services provided include:
- 24-hour care directed by a psychiatrist
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Consulting physician to identify and address physical illnesses
- Local transportation
For more information about our services, or to schedule a confidential pre-admission screening, call 337-643-6009.
Rehabilitation services: Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital and mobile treatment services can help you achieve your best self when recovering from injury, stroke or other conditions. Our team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists will work closely with you to develop an effective, individualized plan of care designed to help you return to your highest levels of mobility, communication and life. For more information on how we can help you restore, maintain and improve your health, please contact us at 337-643-5312.
Respiratory therapy: Our respiratory therapists are dedicated to providing proficient and compassionate care to our patients on an emergency, inpatient and outpatient basis. Respiratory therapists are available in the emergency department and inpatient unit 24 hours a day. Diagnostic and outpatient services are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 337-643-5273.
What else do I need to know?
- Visiting hours: Hospital visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Visitor guidelines: One visitor per patient, 18 and older, may stay overnight. Overnight visitors must stay in the room. No more than two visitors may occupy a patient's room at one time.
- Prescription refills: If you need a prescription refill, please call your pharmacy to request it. If your pharmacist has any questions, they will contact Ochsner. Make sure the pharmacy sends your refill request to Ochsner at least three to five working days before you run out of your medication. If we don't get the notice in time, we can't promise your refill will be ready before you use up your current supply.
- Ochsner On Call: Ochsner On Call lets you book appointments and get health advice any time, day or night, all week long. Specially trained nurses are ready to talk about your health concerns, help you decide if you need to go to the emergency room or see a doctor, and suggest ways to take care of yourself. This service is free, and you can reach it by calling 1-800-231-5257 or 504-842-3155.
- Food and dining options: Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has a snack bar and cafeteria that offers a wide variety of food like breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, po-boys, salads, sweets and sides. It's open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day of the week. However, it is closed on major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
