About Ochsner Community Health Center - Metairie
Ochsner Community Health Center – Metairie offers primary care and specialty care services to Metairie residents.
Why choose Ochsner Community Health Center - Metairie for your primary care?
Primary care at Ochsner makes preventing and managing chronic diseases easier in the long term. The role of our primary care team is to be your first point of contact whenever a health issue arises. An adult’s primary care doctor may be a family medicine or internal medicine doctor. Pediatricians and family medicine doctors can provide primary care for children. Ochsner has the full range of highly trained primary care doctors available to be involved in your care. Our team works together to help you reach your health goals more easily. You’ll have access to a large network of subspecialists within Ochsner to get you just the right care.
Ochsner On Call
Unless otherwise directed by your doctor or provider, please call Ochsner On Call, our 24/7 nurse care advice line at 1-800-231-5257, for guidance regarding your symptoms. For emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Registered nurses at the Ochsner On Call Center can help determine how soon you should be seen and recommend the best care options for your symptoms.
FAQs
Who needs primary care?
- Everyone! The role of our primary care team is to be your first point of contact whenever a health issue arises. An adult’s primary care doctor may be a family medicine- or an internal medicine-trained doctor. Family medicine doctors or pediatricians can provide primary care for children. Ochsner has the full range of primary care doctors.
When should I make my appointment with primary care?
- Request an appointment with your primary care doctor for annual physicals, bloodwork, vaccinations and chronic disease prevention and management. If you have an illness, such as a cold or the flu, you don’t have to wait for a primary care appointment. Visit an Ochsner Urgent Care location or login to connect with virtual urgent care. For emergency medical situations, visit your closest emergency room or call 911.
How do I get a prescription refill?
- First, contact your pharmacy. If you are out of refills with your pharmacy, speak with your doctor’s office to see if additional refills are available now or if you need to make an appointment to be evaluated for a refill.
