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Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.
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Coming for a visit with a new provider for a suspected or proven cancer diagnosis can be a terrifying experience. At Ochsner, we hope to make this process as easy for you as possible. Here are some steps you can take prior to your appointment to help prepare for your time with us.
Ochsner accepts a variety of insurance providers. A full list of in-network insurance providers can be found here. You should always bring a copy of your insurance information with you to any appointment.
Ochsner has a financial services department that can also help you understand any out-of-pocket costs and payment options available to you. You can read more about them here.
The MyOchsner portal allows patients and patient delegates many ways to engage in their care at Ochsner from their personal device. Through the portal you can communicate with your provider, request prescription refills, schedule and check in for appointments, and even have virtual visits! Signing up is easy at my.ochsner.org.
Prior to leaving for your appointment we recommend that you make sure you understand how to get to the Ochsner campus at which you are scheduled. Search our cancer care locations to find your campus, and make sure you have verified where to park and the amount of time it will take to get there prior to leaving your home. Some locations also have valet parking, which can be verified by calling in advance if needed. Most locations also have the ability to provide a wheelchair and transport assistance as well, if you need help getting from your car to your appointment.
If you are in need of lodging for your appointment, there are some options at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans on Jefferson Highway that available on the campus. You can read more about them here. If you need lodging at any other campus, please call them directly for any recommendations.
Before your appointment we will reach out to either you or your referring provider to make sure we have what we need to make it successful. Often we can obtain all your medical records without needing you to do anything. However it never hurts to ensure that you are also prepared for your visit. Some common medical records that are needed for an oncology consult include:
Our visitor policy is updated frequently in response to the changing national guidelines for COVID-19 prevention and awareness. Before you come to Ochsner, please make sure you and your loved ones understand and can comply with this policy. You can review the most recent visitor policy here.
You can check-in for your appointment in a variety of ways:
Routine cancer screenings are an important part of everyone’s preventive care. Screenings can find cancer early, in its most treatable stages, which in turn helps save lives. Everyone should start screening for colon cancer in their 40s.
For over 80 years, Ochsner has been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer treatment development, bringing innovations to the fight against cancer—including more clinical trials than anywhere else in the region. Join Dr. Jonathan Mizrahi as we talk to healthcare experts each episode about what you need to know should you or a loved one receive a cancer diagnosis. Lookout for new episodes of the All In Against Cancer Podcast, powered by the Ochsner Cancer Institute.
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U.S. News & World Report rates Ochsner Health as "High Performing" in Colon Cancer Surgery.
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