About Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Hospital overview and services
Ochsner Medical Center Acute is an acute care hospital in New Orleans, LA, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding New Orleans community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in New Orleans can seek immediate care at Ochsner Medical Center Acute's emergency department.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in LA. Ochsner Medical Center Acute has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the New Orleans area.
When choosing a hospital in New Orleans, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Ochsner Medical Center Acute's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Ochsner Medical Center Acute has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in New Orleans, LA and nationwide.
Mortality
Ochsner Medical Center Acute performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Ochsner Medical Center Acute performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Ochsner Medical Center Acute performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Ochsner Medical Center Acute
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Walter Hoyt, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD
Neurology
Dr. Lingling Du, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Hieu Hoang, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Brian Halbert, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Richard Cooper, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Wendy Cambre, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Michael Weiland, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Aimee Hiltbold, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Ha Ninh, OD
Optometry
Dr. Diane Van Gerwen, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Minhazur Rahman, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
View 8 more physicians
Dr. Shona Dabrowski, CSW
Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Laura Pichon, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Muhammad Arslan Asgh Cheema, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Jane Neel, CSW
Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Erin Meredith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sharon Tomberlin, MD
Pathology
Dr. Jeffrey Stein, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. James Lilly, MD
Gastroenterology
Patient Reviews
Reviews and ratings from patients
Loading reviews...
Manage This Hospital Profile
Claim your profile to update information, respond to reviews, add photos, and showcase your facility to patients.
Claim & Manage ProfileOther Hospitals Nearby
Hospitals in LA
Childrens Hospital
Childrens · 2 mi away
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 899-9511
River Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 3 mi away
1525 River Oaks West, New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Omega Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 3 mi away
2525 Severn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 616-3897
East Jefferson General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4 mi away
4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 988-5263
Touro Infirmary
Acute Care Hospitals · 4 mi away
1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 897-8247
Community Care Hospital
Psychiatric · 4 mi away
1421 General Taylor, New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-2500
Find Hospitals in Nearby Cities
Browse hospitals in surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ochsner Medical Center Acute
What is the CMS rating for Ochsner Medical Center Acute?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Ochsner Medical Center Acute have emergency services?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center Acute provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Ochsner Medical Center Acute?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Ochsner Medical Center Acute?
20 physicians are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·