East Jefferson General Hospital Rheumatology Care - LCMC Health
Rheumatology • Houma, LA • Since 2009
About
Here’s a concise, user-focused summary: - East Jefferson General Hospital (part of LCMC Health) offers a networked care system in the New Orleans area, with a focus on whole-patient care and coordinated services across multiple facilities. - While the provided page highlights LCMC Health’s approach, locations, and physician network, it does not appear to contain a dedicated page specifically for “Rheumatology Care” at East Jefferson General Hospital or in Houma. - If you’re seeking rheumatology services near Houma, LCMC Health (including East Jefferson General Hospital) may route patients to rheumatology specialists across its network in the greater New Orleans area, but there is no explicit Houma rheumatology page listed in the provided content. What to do next: - Visit the LCMC Health site’s East Jefferson General Hospital page or the rheumatology/service finder to locate an on-site rheumatologist or nearest available clinic. - Consider contacting East Jefferson General Hospital or LCMC Health customer service for the most current rheumatology appointment availability and to confirm service locations, especially if you need care specifically in Houma.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
210 State St, New Orleans, LA 70118, US
Phone
(504) 702-4862
patientsafetyreport@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health (Dr. Walter H. Eversmeyer): 4/5 (13 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Stephen M. Lindsey): 4.1/5 (14 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Louis Perdue): 4.0/5 (15 ratings)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and listening bedside manner
- Staff courtesy and helpfulness
- Thorough examination and comprehensive approach
- Effective treatment outcomes for some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Variability in patient experience with communication and follow-up
"I would not be alive today were it not for this man. Dr Lindsey and everyone who works with him are always pleasant and helpful... He listens carefully to every word we say."
— Vitals Review (Dr. Stephen M. Lindsey)"Had to wait 6 months for initial appointment but worth the wait, excellent bedside manner, listens, caring and takes action."
— Vitals Review (Dr. Stephen M. Lindsey)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- John C. Huntwork, MD | Rheumatologist Metairie, LA - LCMC Health — May 21, 2026
- Faculty & Residents - East Jefferson Hospital Metairie - LCMC Health — Aug 27, 2025
- Grateful Patient Giving - LCMC Health — Mar 6, 2026
- Cerner Data Breach. Call 833-918-6214 for more info. - LCMC Health — Nov 12, 2025
- Primary Care – Tulane Medicine — Nov 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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