About Ochsner Children's Health Center - Destrehan
Ochsner Children's Health Center – 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. Our team of pediatricians and staff work hard to keep our youngest patients healthy and happy.
Why choose Ochsner Children's Health Center - Destrehan?
We build strong bonds with our patients and their families. We support parents by helping them understand and prevent health issues. Our pediatricians are dedicated to focusing on your child's health and being their advocate. 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.
We are making healthcare easy. One huge advantage of having a pediatrician at Ochsner is our electronic medical record. Wherever you go in the Ochsner network, your medical history goes with you and is accessible by specialists, urgent cares and ERs all across the Gulf South.
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 985-764-6036. Appointments are available Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Urgent Care appointments are available Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon. You may also 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.
Lab results
You'll get your lab results in the mail. If everything is normal, you should have them within 10 business days. If there's anything unusual, your doctor's office will call you once they get the results.
Prescription refills
If you need a prescription refill, please call your pharmacy to request it. If your pharmacist has any questions, they will contact Ochsner. Make sure the pharmacy sends your refill request to Ochsner at least three to five working days before you run out of your medication. If we don't get the notice in time, we can't promise your refill will be ready before you use up your current supply.
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.
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
Very Good Pediatrician
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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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