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Pediatric care at Ochsner is focused on the care, diagnosis and treatment of children from birth to 18 years of age. Our pediatricians and their staff are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all our tiniest patients. Before your delivery, it's important to select a pediatrician for your newborn.
The Ochsner pediatric team prides themselves on establishing lasting relationships with each of our patients and their parents and families. We help parents manage their child's health through prevention and education. As your child's physician and advocate, our pediatricians focus on your child’s healthcare needs.
Why Choose Ochsner Health Center - Destrehan?
Ochsner Health Center for Children – Destrehan is located in the St. Charles Parish Hospital Medical Office building and provides general pediatric care of the highest quality from birth through 18 years. Patient satisfaction and excellent healthcare are the primary goals at Ochsner. The entire Destrehan pediatric staff earnestly strives to meet patients’ needs with concern, respect and professionalism. Our pediatricians are all certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or are in the process of becoming so. Same-day and next-day appointments are available.
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment, give us a call at 985-764-6036. Appointments can also be made by using MyOchsner.
Have a question after hours?
Call our 24/7 nurse care line at Ochsner On Call: 1-800-231-5257.
How do I obtain a copy of my medical records?
For instructions on how to request copies of your child’s medical records, click here.
Online Reviews
Dr. Saylor very kind an great with my baby. She is so wonderful to be his Pediatrician
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So glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.
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Love Dr. Calix . She is so loving to the kids .
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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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Mrs. Erin is wonderful!
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It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!
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My son has been a patient here for over ten years. They are always friendly, kind and caring. The doctors never make the appointment feel rushed. They take their time and listen to my concerns as a parent. Great group of doctors.
Our Response:
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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Always treated with respect from Doctor and staff and taken seriously about any health issues.
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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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I love the Destrehan location and Dr. Calix. The staff is friendly and the appointments run on time.
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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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Dr. DePaula and the staff and so caring and helpful
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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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Love this place! Staff is always so nice and Dr. Rademacher is the absolute best! Very thorough and very conscious of sanitation she washes her hands often and thoroughly before doing anything with my kids, which is so important in these times!
Our Response:
We're glad to hear it! We certainly aim to be the best! We really appreciate your review, thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider!
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My daughter received great friendly quality care. She is 9 years old and had some questions and I loved the way the nurse and doctor explained the answers to her in an age appropriate manner.
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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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