Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy · New Orleans, Louisiana 70121Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans is the flagship hospital of Ochsner Health, a leading non-profit academic medical system in the Gulf South. Located on Jefferson Highway, it is a Level I Trauma Center and a nationally recognized hospital, offering comprehensive adult and pediatric care across a vast array of specialties, including transplant, cancer, heart and vascular, and neurosciences. It is known for its advanced medical technology, extensive research programs, and commitment to patient-centered care and digital health innovation.
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department within Ochsner Children's Hospital
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center (Joint Commission certified)
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Chest Pain Center accreditation, comprehensive cardiac services
- Burn Center
- Not Available
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
Level I Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, specialized teams for stroke, cardiac, and pediatric emergencies.
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's current wait.
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