About Ochsner Children's Health Center - River Chase
A department of Ochsner Medical Center
Ochsner Children's Health Center - River Chase provides pediatric care for your family. Our staff is dedicated to keeping your family healthy, offering everything from routine checkups to vaccinations. We have your needs covered virtually or in-person.
Why choose Ochsner Children's Health Center - River Chase?
Besides regular care for your child, Ochsner Children's Health Center - River Chase is committed to helping kids and teens with developmental disorders. We specialize in child psychology, behavioral analysis, pediatric physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Working with the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, we offer families a range of care, special services, and all the resources they need in one place.
Your child is our priority
We understand that there are times when your child needs immediate attention. That's why we offer same-day appointments and Saturday appointments. Ochsner Children's Health Center - River Chase accepts most major insurance plans.
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 child's 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 985-875-2828. You may also schedule an appointment through MyOchsner.
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.
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.
Ochsner also provides:
- Over-the-phone registration
- Prescription refills
- Well-baby visits
- Completion of vaccination records
- School and camp forms
Additional information:
- To contact the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, please call 985-607-6492.
- To contact Therapy and Wellness, please call 985-875-2800.
