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Ochsner Health System is a large nonprofit, academic health system based in New Orleans, with extensive Gulf South coverage (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama) and affiliated clinics, hospitals, and urgent care centers. It operates 47 hospitals and over 370 centers, including Ochsner Medical Center (flagship, highly ranked in Louisiana). The system emphasizes research, cancer care, training, and patient-centered culture. It employs thousands of staff and physicians and has a wide network reaching communities in the Gulf South. For specific Rheumatology services in Houma, Ochsner Health’s Houma-area presence isn’t detailed in the page, but Ochsner’s broader Louisiana network includes multiple clinics and hospitals across the region, suggesting rheumatology providers may be available within their network in the Gulf South. If you need exact rheumatology services in Houma, consider searching Ochsner’s local clinics or contacting their main line to confirm a Houma rheumatologist or nearest Ochsner facility offering rheumatology.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121, US

Phone

866-624-7637 (general appointment scheduling); Lafayette location phone numbers listed: 337-703-6384

Email

patientadvocate@ochsner.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Telehealth

Virtual visits may be available to established rheumatology patients

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology
  • diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases
  • inpatient rheumatology program
  • infusion center
  • multidisciplinary clinics
  • dermatology rheumatology clinic
  • collaboration with other Ochsner departments
  • virtual visits for established patients
  • clinical research and trials
  • education and training of students/residents/fellows

Technology & Equipment

  • ultrasound musculoskeletal
  • musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • bone density scans
  • 3D imaging
  • high-tech imaging technologies

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

How do I schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, call 866-624-7637. You may also schedule an appointment through MyOchsner.

Is virtual care available?

Virtual visits may also be available to established rheumatology patients.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (6 ratings)
  • Vitals: 4.8/5 (4 ratings)
  • Vitals: 4.0/5 (12 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Courteous and professional staff
  • Doctors who listen to concerns and treat patients with dignity
  • Effective management of chronic conditions and pain
  • Clear explanation of conditions and treatments

Common complaints

  • Some patients reported issues with communication or follow-up processes in isolated instances

"She treated me with dignity and respect. Listened to all of my complaints and addressed each one of them. She took her time with me. ... She is the best"

Vitals (Review for Dr. Michelle McCain)

"Dr. McCain and entire staff are always very professional and caring. Visits are always a very relaxing experience and you leave knowing you are receiving the best possible treatments."

Vitals (Review for Dr. Michelle McCain)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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