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.
Thank you for choosing Ochsner Health for your care. We are committed to making an ongoing difference in the health of our communities.
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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. And 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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Doctors don’t just make you well – they strive to keep you from getting sick in the first place. The goal of the Ochsner Primary Care and Internal Medicine team is to be there for you when you’re under the weather, and to help you be the healthiest you the rest of the time.
The Primary Care program at Ochsner provides comprehensive care in a welcoming environment. From routine checkups and immunizations to health screenings and chronic disease management, our team of more than 200 primary care physicians and 80 advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing patients of all ages and backgrounds with the best care. We also serve as a triage center so that our patients can receive the care they need, when they need it. Our facilities are conveniently located across the Gulf South. They are equipped with the latest technology, including cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Epic® and Microsoft®, to treat patients more proactively. Learn more about our cloud and AI technology.
All of our specialties at Ochsner are integrated. Our multidisciplinary approach means that all of the members of your healthcare team communicate and work together to provide you with the best care possible. If you need specialty care, your primary care doctor can connect you with a specialist. As a patient, you won’t have to worry about remembering the details from your specialty care appointments because the specialist will share detailed notes, treatment plans and any orders requested with your primary care doctor. Wherever you go in the Ochsner network, your medical history goes with you. It is accessible by our specialists, urgent cares and emergency rooms across the Gulf South. This allows our experts to fast-track accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Patients also enjoy access to MyOchsner, making it easy to schedule appointments, view test results, submit requests for prescription refills and communicate with your care team. Patients also have access to Ochsner On Call: a nurse care line offered for free 24/7 that enables patients to discuss healthcare concerns with a registered nurse by calling 1-800-231-5257.
Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to coordinate care to make reaching your health goals easier. We have advanced practice providers who will give you the personalized care you need to achieve your goals. We offer a variety of programs and specialties, such as:
Louisiana has consistently been one of the states with the lowest health rankings in the country for more than 10 years. We aim to change that status before the next decade arrives.
Our goal is to improve Louisiana’s health ranking to the top 40 by the year 2030. To do this, we’re looking at health statistics among specific populations and the community. We are aiming to increase screening rates for diverse ethnicities and improve immunization rates. With our focus on population health, we’re working to improve better health outcomes in our communities.
We understand that your priority is to get healthy. When you are healthy, your priority is to stay healthy. That is why our team practices preventive medicine and proactive care by promoting healthy living, wellness activities, weight management, smoking cessation and community activities. We provide the following services:
We also help patients manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease.
Our team practices evidence-based care when developing treatment plans for our patients. This means that our team uses research findings to help inform treatment plans. Studies show that using evidence-based care effectively results in the utmost quality of care. By adhering to national guidelines, taking a multidisciplinary approach and utilizing evidence-based care, we ensure that you will receive the highest quality of care and that the best possible outcomes will be achieved.
Our primary care physicians and advanced practice providers collaborate to manage chronic conditions and stay updated on the latest treatments available. They are finding breakthroughs in treatment for diabetes, weight loss, hypertension and other chronic conditions. For diabetes treatment, we expanded our resources to include an increasing number of available medication options, new technology such as diabetic eye cameras, and advanced practice providers specifically trained to treat diabetes. Our Bariatric Medicine department is specialized in weight loss management, providing patients with more treatment options than ever. For hypertension and other chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, we offer a digital medicine program that provides you with the care you need without having to make multiple trips to the doctor’s office.
Getting an appointment with a doctor has never been easier! We make healthcare more accessible by offering convenient appointment options and scheduling services, such as:
You can schedule an appointment with a primary care physician by:
Existing patients can schedule virtual visits through MyOchsner or get urgent care help 24/7 with Ochsner Connected Anywhere. For new patients, virtual visits are at the physician’s discretion. Learn more about virtual visits.
As part of our Healthy State by 2030 initiative, it is our priority to improve the health of everyone in our community. We offer several population health-focused clinics where members of our primary care team also practice medicine, including:
Primary care physicians include internal medicine doctors, family medicine physicians and general pediatricians. All three types are similar in that they focus on care, diagnosis and treatment. However, they differ in who they treat. Internal medicine doctors typically treat patients 18 years and older. General pediatricians provide primary care for children from infancy to 18 years of age. As the name suggests, family medicine specialists treat the whole family (children and adults).
Recently, the field of primary care has expanded to include preventive medicine, screenings, and population health for common conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Our clinics are configured as a medical home that includes non-physician practitioners, behavioral health specialists, diabetes educators and dietitians.
A fast and secure way to receive an online diagnosis and treatment plan for certain non-emergency medical conditions including urinary problems/UTIs and upper respiratory/cough symptoms.
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Over 700 clinical trials are being conducted at Ochsner.
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