Memorial OB Care | Healthcare Services Lake Charles, LA
OB-GYN • Lake Charles, LA • Since 1952
About
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is a nonprofit, full-service health system serving Southwest Louisiana, founded in 1952 and based in Lake Charles. It operates 3 campuses with a 417-bed capacity, a 40-bed Level III Trauma Center, and a large medical staff (over 300 specialists). The system emphasizes community-owned, not-for-profit care with services across many specialties including obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, cancer, orthopedics, cardiology, emergency, and family medicine. It serves a five-parish area, operates 7 offices, and positions itself as a locally operated, comprehensive health system close to home. Main contact: 337-494-3000.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 34 ratings for Dr. Joseph Semien, a provider at this location) (34 ratings mentioned for a provider at this location)
- Vivian Health: 2.8 out of 5 stars (for the broader Lake Charles Memorial Health System) (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- superb, professional, and personable medical staff
- high quality clinical care and accurate diagnosis
- supportive care for prenatal and childbirth needs
Common complaints
- long wait times
- unprofessional front desk staff
- lack of administrative organization
- reports of poor communication regarding appointments and records
"I've had OB Care for both of my pregnancies. The staff is superb. They're very professional and personable. Ms Tammy is the best and I wouldn't have trusted anyone else with my care. I highly recommend OB Care for all your pre and post-natal needs."
— LocalityBiz reviewer Shalone Anderson"Be ready to wait 5hours and if for some reason the doctor has emergency surgery don't expect them to tell you until after you've been waiting multiple hours. Should be getting paI'd minimum wage.. they drop the ball more than mcdonalds"
— LocalityBiz reviewer Patrick GuillorySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New protocol at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area ensures an OB/GYN will be there 24/7 — Jul 22, 2025
- West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital takes Lake Charles Memorial to court over Sulphur expansion — Nov 6, 2025
- West Cal Cam Hospital accuses Lake Charles Memorial of encroaching on its district — Nov 5, 2025
- Memorial Cancer Center Brings Advanced Radiation Technology to SWLA — Dec 10, 2025
- Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Launches "Mission Move Well" with Arjo MOVE Program to Advance Patient and Staff Safety — Sep 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is a nonprofit Catholic health system with more than 600 affiliated centers, including hospitals, clinics, and urgent care locations across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. The local entity operates in Lake Charles and surrounding areas as part of CHRISTUS Health, employing about 58 staff. The organization falls under the Hospitals and Health Care industry (Nonprofit) with the homepage at christushealth.org/southwest-louisiana. If you’re seeking a specific Ochsner-CHRISTUS health center in Lake Area Lake Charles, this page identifies the regional CHRISTUS Ochsner presence and its broader network rather than a single standalone Lake Area facility.
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