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Ochsner Health Center - Central delivers convenient, comprehensive healthcare for patients in Central, Louisiana, and the surrounding communities. Open Monday through Friday, our clinic provides a wide range of medical specialties, as well as on-site lab and imaging services. Every service is designed to offer seamless, coordinated care close to home.
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To make an appointment, call 225-761-5200 or schedule online through MyOchsner.
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Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your visit and have your ID and insurance card ready. If you need to cancel or reschedule, let us know at least 24 hours in advance. If your regular provider is unavailable, we’ll help connect you with another trusted Ochsner expert.
At Ochsner Health Center - Central, we’re here to provide the care, support and guidance your family needs to stay well for life.
Refilling your prescriptions with Ochsner is simple. Just contact your pharmacy to request a refill. If the pharmacist has any questions, they will reach out to Ochsner directly on your behalf.
To avoid interruptions, ask your pharmacy to send the refill request at least three to five business days before your medication runs out. If we don’t receive the request in time, we can’t guarantee that your refill will be ready before your current supply is finished.
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.
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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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Fast and excellent care
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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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Dr Brignac was attentive and totally addressed my health concerns.
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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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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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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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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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