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A Department of Ochsner Medical Center

Ochsner Health Center for Children – River Chase provides pediatric care for your family. Our staff is dedicated to keeping your family healthy, offering everything from routine check-ups to vaccinations. We have your needs covered, virtually or in person.

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 Health Center for Children – River Chase accepts most major insurance plans.

Complete care for your family

In addition to routine care for your child, Ochsner Health Center for Children – River Chase is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with developmental disorders. Our specialties include child psychology, behavioral analysis, pediatric physical therapy, pediatric speech therapy and pediatric occupational therapy.

Ochsner Health Center for Children – River Chase, in conjunction with the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, provides parents and their families multidisciplinary care, specialty services and all the resources they need under one roof.

Ochsner On Call for after-hours assistance

Specially trained registered nurses are available to discuss your concerns and help you decide if your child's symptoms require a trip to the emergency room or a visit with a physician. Call toll-free 800-213-5257. Ochsner pediatricians are able to closely manage the care of your child should they require hospitalization or home health care. Ochsner also provides:

  • Over-the-phone registration
  • Prescription refills
  • Well-baby visits
  • Completion of shot records
  • School and camp forms

To contact the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, please call 985-607-6476

To contact Therapy and Wellness, please call 985-875-2800.

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