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The Internal Medicine Department at Ochsner Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality primary care to our patients. The Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness is located across from Ochsner Medical Center, on Jefferson Highway.
Our state-of-the-art clinic offers:
- Covered on-site parking
- Same-day or next-day appointments
- Extended weekday and weekend hours
- On-site lab, radiology, mammography and educational area
- Updated technology in a healing environment
- Convenient, on-site pharmacy
Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Weekend hours: Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- On-site pharmacy hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Appointment Scheduling
To schedule your next appointment, please call us at 504-842-4747.
Directions to this Location
- If you are driving from New Orleans, the Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness is located on the right-hand side of Jefferson Highway.
- If you are driving from Causeway Blvd., the Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness is located on the left-hand side of Jefferson Highway.
How to Locate the Registration Desk
- If you park in the parking lot in front of the clinic, the registration desk can be located by walking towards the center of the clinic.
- If you park in the other designated parking area, the registration desk can be located by the main entrance of the clinic.
COVID-19: Virtual Tour: Safe to Return - Waiting Room, Primary Care
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Our Services
The Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness offers services beyond traditional physician appointments, all under one roof:
- Shared medical appointments in which patients with similar medical conditions visit their physician in a group and offer support and motivation to each other
- Laboratory services
- Tobacco Cessation Program, in connection with the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust
- Diabetes bootcamp and Diabetes Empowerment Program
- O Bar offers the latest in cutting-edge, interactive health technology to help you seamlessly manage your health and wellness
- Golden Opportunity – Ochsner’s 50+ social membership program
- Ochsner Fitness Center’s medical fitness program
- Health coaching
- The center itself is a healing environment, with natural light, live greenery and soothing color
- Same-day mammograms
Online Reviews
AS A BLACK SENIOR CITIZEN WITH MANY AILMENTS, DR FERNANDEZ IS THE BEST DOCTOR I'VE EVER HAD‼️ SHE'S THE ONE WHO ORIGINALLY PRESCRIBED MOST OF THE LIFE SAVING MEDICATIONS I'VE BEEN ON SINCE I MET HER IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM YEARS AGO‼️ DR FERNANDEZ AND HER STAFF MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY‼️ EVEN MY SON WAS HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH HOW I LOOKED AND THE PROMPT PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT I RECEIVED IN COMPARISON TO POOR TREATMENT I RECEIVED FROM OTHER NOLA HOSPITALS WHEN I COULDN'T WALK, I HAD 3 CONGESTED HEART FAILURES AND I WAS REFUSED ANY MEDICATION FOR PAIN AND HORRIFIC SWOLLEN FEET AND LEGS FROM NEUROPATHY 👎👎👎‼️ I BELIEVE IF I HAD BEEN UNDER DR FERNANDEZ'S CARE, I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD 3 CONGESTED HEART FAILURES OR NEUROPATHY ‼️ IT WAS DR FERNANDEZ WHO REFERRED ME TO THE 1ST PODIATRIST THAT REALLY TREATED MY NEUROPATHY ‼️ DR FERNANDEZ IS THE BEST‼️
Our Response:
Thank you so much for this five-star review! We are thrilled to see we provided you with top-notch care.
Source: Google
Went to this site today for the advertised drive-thru Covid testing from 2-5pm. I got there at 1:50pm. After waiting 6 hours in the car and progressing to about #20 in line, a security guard came to inform me and everyone behind me that they had run out of tests. Six hours of waiting in line just disappeared like that, for me and at least dozens of cars behind me. I don't fault them for running out of tests. Running out of tests is completely understandable -- we all know the high demand for them right now, and running out is no crime. But, I believe that an organization as powerful and "gold standard" as Ochsner is capable of better inventory tracking and communication to the waiting patients. Many of them are sitting in their cars with a yet-to-be-detected Covid wreaking havoc on their system. They need to be informed ASAP of inventory issues so they can make a risk assessment and potentially seek a test or treatment elsewhere. I feel like Ochsner is capable of this. While this is certainly an unpredictable and stressful situation for all of us, it is no small matter to mess with THAT much of THAT many individuals' time. We all deserve some mercy and patience right now...that includes the medical workers, but I think this is something Ochsner can do better. Especially when the solution seems pretty trivial, requiring only a gatekeeper, a radio to home base, and (maybe) a calculator. No data scientists, statisticians, or programmers required. Take a lesson from Chick-fil-A. They are masters of handling a line. And chicken is far less important than this. [update 12/29] Upgraded to 3. Had a much more positive experience there today. As with yesterday, the regularly scheduled drive-thru testing was 2-5pm. However, several people showed up at the crack of dawn (myself being one) as we were directed to by a security guard yesterday. Despite this being much earlier than the publicly posted times of 2-5pm, Ochsner was fair and they adapted to the situation. They got the testing up and running by 1030am, and I quickly got tested with no problems. Ochsner does make an effort to serve its patients, and correct its mistakes. They deserve credit for that. Virtually every other experience I've had with them has been positive. And I'm grateful that they are even supplying tests.
Our Response:
We understand and share the frustration and confusion that not everyone who is experiencing symptoms and wants a test will be able to get tested today. Please know that we are evaluating patients at our locations. However, there are limited tests available across the state and the entire country. As a result, all patients may not be tested even if they are experiencing symptoms. We are hopeful that more tests will become available as the city and state expand new screening and testing protocols. We are also diligently working with our health system partners in other parts of the country to expand access to additional commercial testing. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, come to one of our screening locations and are not tested, you will be given information and guidelines on how to best treat your symptoms at home. More information can be found here: Ochsner.org/coronavirus
Source: Google
I've been a patient at most of the hospitals in the GNO area and Ochsner's quality of care is the best in the city. They have cutting edge technology. Their employees are always so nice and supportive, from the front desk to the doctor. I bring my 2 year old to Ochsner for all of her pediatric care and they take very good care of us!!! Love Ochsner Hospital!
Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!
Source: Google
I was very happy with every aspect of my visit from the time I arrived until leaving every person that I came in contact with was very professional and very knowledgeable my visit with Nurse Practitioner Melissa Pretus - Hudson was very very good she was able to listen to me and was very professional in addressing my needs she was through and even went the extra mile I will continue to see her for all my medical needs I’m glad to have found her
Our Response:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a compliment! Glad to hear you had a great experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a great day!
Source: Google
Everyone was so nice and they explained all the procedure and what the medication did and what I need to do and what I might expect everything was nice ☺️
Our Response:
Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
I came in as a new patient and I felt very comfortable. It was easy to make the appointment and I had a virtual visit the next day. Sonya Coleman was the PA and she was wonderful!
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!
Source: Google
Dr. K. J. Is a very passionate and caring doctor. She ordered all of the needed tests that I needed. Now we have an idea of what's going on with me. Thank you so much.
Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.
Source: Google