Internal Medicine

You have a brilliant cardiologist. An amazing allergist. A great doctor for your back. But who’s looking at the big picture? Who’s looking at the whole you? That’s where an Ochsner internal medicine physician or internist comes in.

Why an Ochsner Internist?

An Internal Medicine doctor is a primary care physician who specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases that affect adults 18 years of age and older. Ochsner is home to some of the most talented internists in the region – men and women who dedicate their lives to treating the whole person. At Ochsner, we work to build relationships with our patients – relationship that will last for years. You don’t just see us when you’re sick. You see us to stay well.

Our Services Include:

• Solving complex diagnostic problems
• Managing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.
• Teaching our patients about wellness and disease prevention
• Providing urgent care in select locations
• Scheduling, reviewing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Coordinating other medical specialists, as needed and consulting on your general care
• Overseeing hospital and emergency room follow-up care
• Recommending adult preventive health screenings
• Facilitating electronic medical records, allowing for the most consistent patient care
• Providing prescription refills and pharmaceutical consults