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Ochsner Pediatrics offers a level of pediatric care unmatched in Louisiana for everything from well-child check-ups and immunizations to cancer care and heart transplants. At Ochsner Hospital for Children, the only thing tougher than the problems we treat are the children themselves.
For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ochsner Hospital for Children among the Top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the country. This year, Ochsner Hospital for Children ranked in Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery and Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, which makes us the only children's hospital in Louisiana to rank in three specialties in one year.
Ochsner Hospital for Children is the #1 hospital for kids in Louisiana. You can count on us.
Pediatricians at Ochsner Hospital for Children are focused on the care, diagnosis and treatment of children from birth to 18 years of age. Our general pediatricians and their staff are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all our tiniest patients. Before your delivery, it's important to select a pediatrician for your newborn.
Our pediatric team prides themselves on establishing lasting relationships with each of our patients and their parents and families. We help parents manage their child's health through prevention and education. As your child's physician and advocate, our pediatricians focus on your child’s healthcare needs. Our physicians are specially trained to solve complex diagnostic problems and manage chronic illnesses. When other medical specialists are needed, our general pediatricians collaborate and coordinate to serve as consultants in your child’s care.
We are accepting new patients for appointments. Our pediatricians provide prospective parent appointments to help find the right pediatrician for your child and family. We also offer extended hours for appointments in the early morning and evening and virtual care visits are also available.
Click here to schedule online or call 504-842-3900.
Are you looking for a pediatrician?
Use our online search to find a pediatrician for you.
Have a question after hours?
Call our 24/7 nurse care line at Ochsner On Call: 1-800-231-5257.
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Not sure if you need the ER or a doctor’s visit? Call Ochsner On Call for assistance after hours. Specially trained registered nurses and physicians are available to discuss your concerns and help you decide if your child's symptoms require a trip to our Pediatric ER or a visit with a physician.
Call 504-842-3155 or toll free 1-800-231-5257.
When your child is an Ochsner patient, you can use MyOchsner, a secure online tool that will connect you to your child’s physicians, healthcare team, and secure medical records. Using the convenient MyOchsner website or app, you can:
Connecting to care online has never been easier. You can now schedule virtual visits through your MyOchsner portal to meet with your physician for various issues that do not require an in-person visit. Review frequently asked questions for Pediatrics virtual visits.
At Ochsner, we pride ourselves on getting not only the big things right, but on doing the little things well. Things like:
We respect your time and do everything we can to make your healthcare experience go as smoothly as possible.
When you communicate with our team through MyOchsner, you can expect to get an answer back quickly -- within an hour, in most cases.
For instructions on how to request copies of your child’s medical records, click here.
If you have a medical concern or problem outside of normal operating hours, please call our Ochsner On-Call at 504-842-3155. Ochsner On Call provides appointment booking, health education, and advisory services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Specially trained registered nurses are available to discuss your health care concerns, to help you decide if your symptoms require going to the emergency room for assessment or a visit to a physician, and to recommend appropriate self-care techniques.
Ochsner participates in the LINKS program, also known as the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids Statewide. It is a computer-based immunization information system administered by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The purpose of LINKS is to coordinate immunizations among health care providers to assure adequate immunization levels and to avoid unnecessary immunizations.
Out of consideration for other patients who may need the appointment time, please give Ochsner at least 24 hours advance notice if you are unable to keep your appointment time.
A virtual visit is a secure video appointment with your doctor via your smartphone or tablet. This allows patients to conduct a traditional office visit with their provider electronically through their MyOchsner app without leaving home or work.
Follow these steps to schedule an appointment online as a virtual visit in the MyOchsner portal. You may also call 1-866-624-7637 to schedule a pediatrics virtual visit.
You must have a mobile phone or tablet with a front-facing camera and iOS or Android operating system. Download the MyOchsner app on your device and select Ochsner Health as your healthcare provider. You can find the MyOchsner app in the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android).
Before your visit, complete the ePre-Check in the MyOchsner app to verify your insurance, demographics and sign the Telehealth Consent Form. Click on your appointment to view the details and allow access to your camera and microphone. Select ‘Begin Visit’ in your appointment to enter a virtual visit waiting room until your provider joins the appointment. View the complete steps here.
Some visit types can be done virtually for new patients in Louisiana. To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment, call 1-866-624-7637 or access the MyOchsner portal.
Virtual visits are a convenient option for appointments related to the following conditions:
Appointments requiring a physical exam, diagnostic test or procedure should be scheduled as an in-person visit. These conditions are appropriate for in-person visits:
Virtual visits are a convenient option for many follow up appointments related to the following conditions:
The cost is the same as an in-person visit, as covered by your insurance. As with an in-person visit, you will be billed for co-pay at the time of your virtual visit (where you can pay online) or after the visit is completed. Contact your insurance provider for covered benefits.
A virtual visit provides the same Ochsner experience with added convenience. The physician will do a comprehensive visit with each patient to determine next steps for their care.
Ochsner Hospital for Children is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation, six years in a row. And the only hospital in Louisiana to rank in three specialties in one year.
Located at 1514 Jefferson Highway, our pediatric emergency room is here for your kids 24/7.
Appointments are now open for the COVID-19 bivalent (Omicron) vaccine. Please visit myochsner.org or call 844-888-2772 to make your appointment.
When can my child get it? Is it safe? What else can my child do to prevent COVID-19?
Call 1-866-624-7637 to schedule an appointment.
Supporting children's physical and emotional wellbeing in school
The Michael R Boh Center for Child Development is pleased to announce our new family-centered, multi-disciplinary Autism Assessment Clinic.
You can meet with the Ochsner pediatrician of your choice before your baby is born to ensure the right fit.
Measles cases are on the rise. On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.
Over 700 clinical trials are being conducted at Ochsner.
Over 700 clinical trials are being conducted at Ochsner.
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Ranked among the Top 50 Children's Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital For Children among the Top 50 Children's Hospitals in the country for Cardiology & Heart Surgery.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Ochsner Hospital For Children among the Top 50 Children's Hospitals in the country for Orthopedics.
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