About Ochsner Health Center – Central
Why choose Ochsner Health Center – Central?
Ochsner Health Center – Central offers convenient access to comprehensive healthcare services for patients in the Central community and surrounding areas. Open Monday through Friday, the clinic provides a wide range of medical specialties, including primary care, cardiology, neurology, as well as on-site lab and imaging services - all designed to support seamless, coordinated care close to home.
We are also making it easier to connect you to your doctor at any time with MyOchsner. You can call or message your doctor, schedule appointments, submit refill requests for medication and schedule preventive health reminders to help you stay on track. MyOchsner also allows you to view your results and connect your family to your records and treatment team.
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Schedule an appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 225-761-5200 or 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.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please make every effort to notify us within a 24-hour advanced notice. If your doctor is unavailable for an urgent problem, please consider allowing Ochsner to book an appointment for you with another provider.
Pharmacy and prescription refills
Ochsner makes it easy to refill your prescriptions. To request a refill, please contact your pharmacy. If the pharmacist has any questions, they will reach out to Ochsner directly.
Be sure your pharmacy sends the refill request at least three to five business days before you run out of medication. If the request is not received in time, we cannot guarantee the refill will be ready before your current supply runs out.
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.
Online Reviews
Ochsner health is the best health insurance you can get. Dr Holmes very professional friendly great doctor!
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Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!
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Everyone was very welcoming and professional.
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Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear about our staff's quality care. We'll make sure that they hear your kind words and we wish you all the best!
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I’m so grateful for choosing Ochsner Health Center - Central for all my health care needs as well as my family members. Everyone on staff has truly shown that our health care needs are their top priority and make sure we have everything we need to get through the tough parts with their kind hearts and dedicated experience.
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We appreciate the review. Compassion, expertise, and ensuring quality outcomes are core principles of our patient care philosophy. We'll make sure that your great feedback reaches our team. Thank you.
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Fast and excellent care
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Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!
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Dr.Brignac is always very through.I’m so glad I found her. The staff and nurses and the lab tech are always kind and courteous.
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Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best!
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Dr Brignac was attentive and totally addressed my health concerns.
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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!
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My PCP is outstanding. She takes her time during the appointment. I never feel rushed. She listens to my health concerns. Highly recommend.
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We're very glad to hear it! Our commitment is to our patients well-being. We'll make sure that our team is recognized for their excellent service.
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Dr. Holmes is a very professional person. He knows how to respect people and calm people down when they read to much on the internet thinking something is wrong with them.
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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!
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Wonderful experience! The nurse practioner I spoke to listened to my complaints and prescribed the medication I needed. She was right on target. I felt better immediately. This was a virtual visit with Alisha Thomas, NP. I will definetly call again if needed.
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Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!
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Everyone that I encountered from the Dr, intern, nurse, lab tech and X-ray were awesome. So very willing to help. A very positive experience. They all should get a raise.
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Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear about our staff's quality care. We'll make sure that they hear your kind words and we wish you all the best!
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The whole office runs efficiently with very little waiting and prompt attention. The physician allows plenty of time to be thorough with her examination, explanations and instructions. Very good experience…..
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Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!
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