Rheumatology | Ochsner Health
Rheumatology • Houma, LA • Multiple locations in Louisiana and at least Meridian, Mississippi (as per highlights) locations
About
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
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
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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].
In the News
- Dr. Therese Posas-Mendoza, MD, Rheumatologist | Covington, LA | WebMD — Jul 15, 2025
- Lauren R. Traylor, PA - Physician Assistant in New Orleans, LA — May 14, 2026
- Meet the New Providers at Ochsner Lafayette General | Ochsner Health — Oct 13, 2025
- Ochsner St. Anne welcomes new providers Brigitte Bourgeois, NP, and Carsyn Wallow, PA-C - The Times of Houma/Thibodaux — Oct 16, 2025
- LPN - Rheumatology Clinic- Baton Rouge Job Opening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - News Usa Today — Feb 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More rheumatology clinics in Houma
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.
Summary: Lata, Suman MD is a physician listed under South Louisiana Medical Associates (SLMA) serving the Houma area. SLMA is a private medical practice founded in 1978 with three offices in Thibodaux and Houma, LA. The practice offers a broad range of medical services across multiple specialties and employs about 25 people. For contact or confirming Dr. Lata’s affiliation with SLMA Houma, use SLMA’s main numbers or visit slma.cc.
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