A campus of Ochsner Lafayette GeneralMedical Center
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is the only hospital in the area focused on bone and joint care. We aim to help every patient fully understand their joint pain and know their treatment choices. From services before surgery to care after it, our goal is to help patients live their best life with the lowest possible risk.
Why chooseOchsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital?
We are a hospital that provides top-notch bone and joint care to people in our community. Our services include sports medicine, outpatient tests, a 24-hour emergency room, and physical therapy for patients staying in the hospital. Our experts offer surgery, tests and rehab services to help you heal and stay active. The Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center is part of the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, making it easy for patients to set up appointments, handle visits, and plan treatments.
At Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center, our team of bone and joint experts helps each patient understand their treatment choices for joint pain. Whether it's knee, hip, or shoulder pain, our doctors are here to assist you. Our board-certified surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating many bone and joint issues in both adults and kids. We are located in the Medical Office Building at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, the only hospital in the area focused on orthopedics.
We are making healthcare easy. One huge advantage of having an orthopedicdoctor at Ochsner is our electronic medical record. Wherever you go in the Ochsner network, your medical history goes with you and is accessible by specialists, urgent cares and ERs all across the Gulf South.
We are also making it easier to connect you to your doctor at any time with MyOchsner. You can call or message your doctor, schedule appointments, submit refill requests for medication and schedule preventive health reminders to help you stay on track. MyOchsner also allows you to view your results and connect your family to your records and treatment team.
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Schedule an appointment
To schedule an appointment, call 337-703-3201. You may also schedule an appointment through MyOchsner.
We offer same-day and next-day appointments. We also offer virtual visits. If you are a new patient, your first virtual appointment is at the discretion of the provider. Learn more about virtual visits, here.
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please make every effort to notify us within a 24-hour advanced notice. If your doctor is unavailable for an urgent problem, please consider allowing Ochsner to book an appointment for you with another provider.
The Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center is located at:
4212 W. Congress St.
Suite 3100
Lafayette, LA 70506
Visitor information
Hospital Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hospital Night Visiting Hours: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Visitor guidelines: One visitor per patient, 18 and older, is allowed to stay overnight. Children under 12 may visit patient rooms with adult supervision. We ask that the adult supervisor ensure that the visiting children do not disturb other patients. No more than two visitors may occupy a patient’s room at one time.
Accreditations
Gold Seal of Approval: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission for Disease-Specific Care for joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder giving it the Gold Seal of Approval among Lafayette areahospitals. The national survey firm, Press Ganey, Inc., places OLGMC in the top 1% in the nation for orthopedic patient satisfaction.
Blue Distinction Center Designation:Ochsner Lafayette GeneralOrthopedic Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacements by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality.
Our services
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is designed for orthopedic and sports medicine care. You will receive care from our team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists.
With the most experienced orthopedic team in the Lafayette area, our providers offer a level of experience you can’t find anywhere else in the region. Our physicians hold an impressive number of specialty certifications and post-graduate degrees. Our services and treatments include:
- Orthopedics
- Hip pain and hip replacement surgery
- Knee pain and knee replacement surgery
- Child and adult hip preservation
- MAKO Robotic-Arm: knee and hip replacement
- Sports medicine
- Orthopedic rehab
- Therapy and wellness
- Fracture care
- Advanced injection therapies
- Minimally invasive and muscle sparing surgical techniques
- Shoulder replacement
- Advanced bearing technology in hips and knees
- Alternatives to traditional joint replacement
Prescription refills
If you need a prescription refill, please call your pharmacy to request it. If your pharmacist has any questions, they will contact Ochsner. Make sure the pharmacy sends your refill request to Ochsner at least three to five working days before you run out of your medication. If we don't get the notice in time, we can't promise your refill will be ready before you use up your current supply.
Ochsner On Call
Ochsner On Call lets you book appointments and get health advice any time, day or night, all week long. Specially trained nurses are ready to talk about your health concerns, help you decide if you need to go to the emergency room or see a doctor, and suggest ways to take care of yourself. This service is free, and you can reach it by calling 1-800-231-5257 or 504-842-3155.
Food and dining services
Our café at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital offers visitors several meal options. We have a hot line, deli bar and pizza. We also have grab and gosalads, parfaits, specialty sandwiches and other tasty selections.
Dining hours are Monday - Friday. Service is not available for weekends or major holidays.
- Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
- Service is currently not available for dinner.