Why choose Ochsner Bayou Lafourche in Raceland, Louisiana?

Ochsner Bayou Lafourche is conveniently located in Raceland, Louisiana, and serves patients throughout Lafourche parish and surrounding communities. Our endocrinology specialists bring expertise in diabetes care directly to the Bayou Lafourche community.

Our endocrinologists work with patients living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and complex metabolic conditions.

Our team takes time to understand your full health picture. We look at your lab results, your lifestyle, your goals and your challenges so we can build a care plan tailored to you.

As part of Ochsner Health's statewide network, your care team has access to your full health record, enabling seamless coordination with your primary care physician and other specialists.

At Ochsner Bayou Lafourche, our endocrinology team sees patients for:

  • Type 1 diabetes: Ongoing management, insulin therapy and monitoring.
  • Type 2 diabetes: Medication management, lifestyle support and long-term care planning.
  • Prediabetes: Early intervention strategies to protect your health.
  • Insulin resistance: Identifying root causes and addressing them directly.
  • Thyroid disorders: Including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
  • Metabolic conditions: Related hormonal and endocrine concerns.

FAQs

Yes, ample parking is available on-site, and our facility is fully accessible for patients with mobility needs.

You'll be seen by an endocrinologist which is a physician who specializes in hormonal and metabolic conditions, with a focus on diabetes care at this location.

In many cases, a referral from your primary care physician is helpful and may be required depending on your insurance plan. Contact our office or check with your insurer before scheduling.

You can schedule by calling our Raceland office directly or by logging into your MyOchsner account online. If you're a new patient, our team will walk you through the process.

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your current medications and any recent lab results or records from previous diabetes care. The more complete your health history, the better we can help you from day one.

Yes. Ochsner Bayou Lafourche is fully ADA-accessible, with accessible parking, entrances and exam rooms.

All care delivered at Ochsner Bayou Lafourche is documented in your Ochsner health record. That means your endocrinologist, primary care physician and any other Ochsner specialists you see all have access to the same information so your care stays coordinated.

Ochsner Health offers telehealth options for many specialty visits. Ask our scheduling team whether a virtual appointment is an option for your specific care needs.