Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy · Gretna, Louisiana 70056Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank is a 180-bed acute care hospital located in Gretna, LA, serving the West Bank community as part of the Ochsner Health System. It offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, a Level III Trauma Center, and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital provides comprehensive care across numerous specialties, supported by advanced technology and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, provides emergency care for pediatric patients.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, offers comprehensive cardiac services including diagnostics and interventions.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (504) 392-3131 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank's current wait.
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