Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Meet the Team
-
Lutifat A. Kashimawo, MD- Section Head, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Section Head, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
-
Joyce M. Varghese, DO- Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
-
Jessica L. Hahn, MD -
Israel E. Temple, MD -
Curtis Bashkiharatee, MD -
Melissa Crowder, MD -
Emily L. Avgerinos, MD
A New Home for Ochsner Children's
At Ochsner Health, we pride ourselves on being the No. 1 ranked hospital for kids in Louisiana. We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric care is getting a new home. Long live healthy kids!
Parenting Newsletter
From tips for picky eaters to online safety to the best toys for child development, we have it all!
Ochsner Children's Hospital Ranked #1 in Louisiana
Ochsner Children's Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation, seven years in a row. And the only hospital in Louisiana to rank in two specialties in one year.
Gift Shop
From flowers to balloons, clothing and accessories and more, the Ochsner Gift Shop can help brighten someone's day or find a special treat for yourself.
Explore Clinical Trials
Ochsner Health performs groundbreaking research.
Donate to Ochsner
We change and save lives every day. Your support makes it possible.
Read more healthy living and lifestyle tips.
Get tips in your inbox.
Sign up for our free newsletters to get the best of our healthy living tips delivered straight to your inbox.