About Ochsner
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Primary Care: Family Medicine and Internal Medicine
Why choose Ochsner for primary care?
Ochsner Health provides comprehensive primary care services, both family medicine and internal medicine, at locations across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. Ochsner primary care physicians serve as your first point of contact for preventive care, chronic (ongoing) disease management, routine check-ups and specialist referrals.
Ochsner Health primary care is built around one goal: helping you get healthy and stay healthy. Primary care physicians at Ochsner include board-certified family medicine doctors, internal medicine doctors and pediatricians. The role of our Ochsner primary care team is to be your first point of contact whenever a health issue arises.
Get care anytime with a Same-Day Video Visit
When you need care that can't wait for a scheduled appointment, a Same-Day Video Visit connects you with a licensed primary care doctor or provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all 50 states. You will see a primary care doctor or provider rather than your regular physician, giving you a convenient way to get timely care for non-emergency concerns from wherever you are. It's expert care that fits your life, extending the primary care you trust beyond the in-person visit.
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Awards and accolades
Ochsner primary care has a five-star rating from the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, which ranks primary care doctors based on experience, effectiveness and access to primary care, among other criteria. We are dedicated to providing the best possible primary care to the communities we serve and are proud of receiving a five-star rating, which is the highest possible score.
Ochsner Primary Care physicians play a vital role in the Ochsner Accountable Care Network (ACO), collaborating with more than 3,200 healthcare doctors and providers across four states to deliver high-quality, coordinated care, making it the largest ACO in Louisiana.
Connected care through Ochsner Health
At Ochsner, we make coordination simple. With our systemwide electronic medical records integration, every lab test, X-ray and treatment is available to your entire care team instantly. This seamless system allows your doctor to communicate directly with specialists, ensuring everyone is aligned and providing individualized care tailored to your needs.
For added convenience, Ochsner primary care services are available both in-person and online through MyOchsner. Use our secure online platform to:
- Message your care team
- Schedule appointments
- Refill medications
Wherever you are, MyOchsner keeps you connected to the care you need.
