Nephrology Clinic - Opelousas General Health System
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Clinic • Opelousas, LA • Since 1957
About
Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) is a nonprofit, full-service 171-bed hospital in Opelousas, LA, founded in 1957. It offers comprehensive care including nephrology services within a broader medical system. OGHS is Joint Commission accredited and operates five offices in Opelousas. Key details: - Location: Opelousas, Louisiana - Services: Hospitals and health care with full service medical center; nephrology-related care likely available within its network - Size & scope: 171-bed facility; 208 employees - Accreditation: Joint Commission; plus affiliations for cardiovascular, pathology, radiology, and cancer care - Contact: Main phone 337-948-3011 - Website: opelousasgeneral.com If you’re specifically seeking a nephrology clinic location or nephrology specialty services at OGHS, I can check for exact clinic names, addresses, and scheduling options.
Clinic Type
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Clinic
Address
539 East Prudhomme, Opelousas, LA 70570, US
Phone
3379483011
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New Patient Form Nephrology
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Opelousas General Health System - Main Campus): 3.8 out of 5 stars (236 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Adam Shephard): 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 review)
Patients praise
- high willingness of patients to recommend the hospital (87-88%)
- doctors perceived as knowledgeable and compassionate
- thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
- efficient and friendly staff in some clinic settings
Common complaints
- reports of rude ER staff
- lack of communication with family members during hospitalization
- concerns regarding care for serious, life-threatening conditions
"He takes his time and explains everything you need to know. He answers any questions you have and never makes you feel that he is in a rush to end the visit until he is sure all your concerns have been met."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Adam Shephard"This is the worst hospital ever I would recommend this hospital to any one .The ER staff are so rude didnt provide the best possible standard of care."
— Birdeye patient review for Opelousas General Health SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nadia M. Elsayed, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Lafayette, LA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phillip R. Bacilla, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Opelousas, LA — May 14, 2026
- OGHS Welcomes Dr. Justin Meche To Medical Staff » St. Landry Now Online Newspaper » Opelousas & St Landry Parish, LA — Jul 21, 2025
- Opelousas General Health System Welcomes Eunice Pediatrician Dr. Justin Meche to its Medical Staff — Jul 18, 2025
- Opelousas General Health System Ranked No. 4* Hospital in Louisiana — Jan 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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