Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care
Palliative Care • New Orleans, LA • Multiple locations across Louisiana (list provided in the page) locations
Clinic Type
Palliative Care
Address
Multiple locations listed (e.g., Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70121; Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank, 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, LA 70056; Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, 1214 Coolidge St., Lafayette, LA 70503; Slidell Memorial Hospital, 1001 Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458; etc.)
Phone
Various by location (e.g., 504-842-5211 at Jefferson Highway; 504-392-3131 at West Bank; 225-761-5200 at Baton Rouge; 504-894-2616 at Ochsner Baptist; 504-842-7690 at Kenner; 985-649-7070 or 985-646-5774 at Slidell Memorial East; 337-289-7991 at Lafayette General; 318-626-2449 at Shreveport/Monroe)
patientadvocate@ochsner.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Sun varying by location; see locations list for specifics
Telehealth
available (virtual appointments)
Emergency Care
Open 24/7 at many locations (noted per location; some campuses indicate 24/7 availability)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is palliative care and who can benefit?
Palliative care services are available in the office, through telemedicine, in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities and at home to support patients with serious illness.
How do I access palliative care at Ochsner?
Ask your doctor for a referral to a palliative care physician.
What distinguishes Ochsner’s palliative care?
Ochsner offers the only palliative care team in Louisiana to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Palliative Care Certification.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.7/5 stars (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2/5 stars average (49 specialists averaged)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and expert symptom management
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support (doctors, social workers, chaplains, psychologists)
- Improved quality of life for serious illness patients
- Strong leadership and program development in the New Orleans region
Common complaints
- Staff burnout during surge events like pandemics
- Difficulty managing high volumes of palliative care demand during crises
"Our Palliative Care team of doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, chaplains, psychologists, and social workers work collaboratively work with a patient’s medical team and their family to provide the medical, emotional and psychosocial support needed..."
— University Medical Center New Orleans Blog"although subjective, we felt our physical presence in ICU rounds alleviated the psychological toll on nonpalliative clinicians tasked with frequently providing bad news."
— Addressing Palliative Care Needs of COVID-19 Patients in New Orleans, LA: A Team-Based Reflective AnalysisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Physician | Palliative Medicine, Service Line Leader — Jul 8, 2026
- R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA | Tulane School of Medicine — Aug 15, 2025
- Understanding Hospice Care: Finding Comfort, Dignity, and ... — Mar 18, 2026
- R. Osvaldo Navia MD, MBA, Named Inaugural Section Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine | Tulane School of Medicine — Aug 6, 2025
- Finding Comfort and Dignity Through Palliative Care at Ochsner ... — Nov 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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