Ochsner Health Center-Central Is Now Open

CENTRAL — Thank you Central!  The physicians and staff of the newly-opened Ochsner Health Center-Central would like to thank the residents of Central for their warm welcome.  Ochsner is excited about our new location at 11424-2 Sullivan Road, and we appreciate the opportunity to offer Central residents convenient healthcare close to home.

Did you know?  We have Pediatrics!

The larger 7,500 square foot facility provides us the opportunity to offer more services, including pediatrics!  American Board of Pediatrics Board Certified physicians Lois Gesn, MD and Alicia Kober, MD are now seeing Central children of all ages.

In addition to pediatrics, the following physicians are also at Ochsner Health Center-Central:

• Keith Holmes, MD – Internal Medicine

• Kenneth Gaddis, MD – Neurology

• Gregory Gaspard, MD – Gastroenterology

• Lei Gao, MD – Cardiology

• Salvador Velazquez, MD – Cardiology

Get Connected with your Ochsner Healthcare Team

Because not everyone works doctor’s hours, Ochsner Baton Rouge created MyOchsner, an innovative, online service at www.myochsner.org which provides patients 24/7 access to their medical information.  MyOchsner is a secure, personal online tool which allows patients convenient access to the following benefits:

• Access to patient healthcare information 24/7

• Schedule appointments and receive email appointment reminders

• Communicate directly with physicians and care team

• Receive lab results, radiology reports, and pre-procedure information

• View lists of medications and manage prescription renewals

• Receive important health reminders and messages through the personal Message Center

• Pay medical bills and view past statements online

• Update insurance information, set up pharmacy preferences, and much more!

For more on MyOchsner, go to www.ochsner.org.

What About Insurance?

Ochsner gladly accepts most insurance plans including:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield

• Cigna

• Humana

• Medicare

• People’s Health

• UnitedHealthcare

and more than 47 other insurance plans!

Access to Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge is Quick and Easy.

Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge, which is only 10 miles from Ochsner Health Center-Central at I-12 and O’Neal Lane, is easily accessible for Central residents.  The hospital’s emergency department is prepared to handle virtually any emergency fast and efficiently with two major trauma rooms and two cardiac rooms.  In addition, Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge provides inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiopulmonary, endoscopy, laboratory, and radiology.  The hospital provides same day and inpatient surgery services, including robotic-assisted surgery and cardiovascular surgery.  Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge is also proud to offer labor and delivery services at its Family Birthing Center.  Our staff of OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives and nurses work with each mother to determine her individual birthing needs.  In addition, mothers enjoy the birthing experience within the walls of a full service, acute care hospital.

For more information on Ochsner Health Center-Central, visit us online at www.ochsner.org or call 261-9790.