Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics is a teaching hospital known for excellent healthcare, offering many medical services and lots of experience. We are dedicated to giving our patients the best care possible. We welcome patients in the Lafayette area who have no insurance, little insurance, or private insurance.
Why choose Ochsner University Hospital?
Ochsner University Hospital is your choice for great care. We're building a healthier community while delivering quality care to the patients. We are a full-service academic hospital with multiple specialties and subspecialties. Our board-certified medical staff work alongside our physicians, sharing expertise and experiences to develop an individualized plan of care for our patients.
While we are training our future physicians,patients benefit in several ways:
- Teaching hospitals are well known for improving their communities' health.
- The academic setting encourages a team approach to patient care.
- Highly trained medical staff teaching future generations of healthcare providers.
As part of Ochsner Health, patients benefit from access to the system’s vast network of physicians and resources, including innovative digital medicine and telehealth tools.
Certified Medicaid Application Center: Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics is a certified Medicaid Application Center. No appointment is necessary for Medicaid applications. The application center is located in building 7 at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics and is open Monday toFriday,7 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information, call 337-261-6723 or 337-261-6721.
Hospital visiting hours: 7 a.m. -8 p.m.
ICU visiting hours: 9 a.m.- 10 a.m., 1 p.m.- 2 p.m., 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Chapel hours: First Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in classroom 3E
Ash Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. in classroom 3E
Visitor guidelines:One visitor, 18 years or older, per patient is allowed to stay overnight. Children under age 12 may visit in patient rooms with adult supervision. It is asked 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.
Our Services
Since Ochsner Lafayette General took over management of Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics in June 2013, several services and clinics were added and reinstated. The hospital saw an increase in the number of operating rooms and a fully renovated emergency department. Cardiology services were enhanced through a partnership with Cardiovascular Institute of the South, and outpatient diabetes nutrition education classes are also held on a monthly basis.
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics offer a wide variety of services and specialties to serve the Lafayette area and its surrounding communities, including:
24-Hour Emergency Department
The Emergency Room (ER) at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics is a newly remodeled and expanded facility offering state-of-the-art equipment and emergency expertise. We maintain a 20-bed, 24-hour emergency department and are able to provide the treatment necessary to stabilize patients of all ages in an emergency situation. If a higher level of care is required, we will transfer to the most appropriate facility.
Ancillary services such as laboratory, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and respiratory therapy are also available 24 hours a day. We take pride in customer service and in providing a positive healing environment. Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics received Press Ganey’s prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award in Patient Experience.
Audiology
A variety of audiology services are available to patients at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, includingAuditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, hearing evaluations, middle ear analysis, vestibular testing, otoacoustic emission testing, medicaid pediatric hearing aids, in-house swim molds and cochlear fittings. An order from your physician is required for all tests. Testing is available Monday to Friday,8 a.m.-4 p.m. Please call 337-261-6424 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Stress Lab
- EKG
- Holter monitoring
- Stress testing
Testing is available Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 337-261-6258.
Outpatient Lab
Services are available Monday to Friday, 6 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information, or to schedule appointment, call 337-261-6212.
Outpatient Nutrition Services
Services include individual nutrition assessments and group nutrition education classes by a team of licensed and registered dietitians for improving overall health and nutrition management of chronic diseases. A physician referral is required for services. Open Monday to Friday by appointment only. For more information, or to schedule a appointment, call 337-261-6113.
Outpatient Pharmacy
Prescription processing and medication therapy management are available. We accept most commercial plans, most Medicare plans, and all Louisiana Medicaid plans. Patient assistance is available for uninsured, qualifying patients to obtain their medications.
The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 337-261-6235.
Radiology
Our radiology department offers X-ray, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound/echocardiogram, CT, interventional radiology, mammography and bone density scan. For more information, call 337-261-6767.
Respiratory Therapy
Services include pulmonary lab, electroencephalogram, sleep lab and bronchoscopy. For more information, call 337-261-6260.
Therapy
We offer pediatric occupational therapy that identifies problems and improves a child's independence and participation of daily skills. Our speech therapy program addresses speech, language, social and swallowing orfeeding disorders in children and adults. A physician order is required for all services. For more information, call 337-261-6710.
Smoking Cessation
The Louisiana Tobacco Control Initiative provides free, evidence-based smoking cessation services at University Hospital & Clinics. We offer several options for patients and employees, including:
- Individual face-to-face behavioral counseling; sessions upon request
- Group behavioral counseling; classes held several times a month, call the number below to register
- Referral to the state's Quitline for free telephone or web-based counseling
- Referral to the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust program for free counseling and medication
- Assistance with obtaining a prescription for cessation medication from a person's primary care doctor to help them quit
To qualify for the free Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust program, a person must have started smoking before Sept. 1, 1988 and be a Louisiana resident. Check outmore information about the LA-TCI, or you may contact your TCI Cessation Specialist directly using the information below:
Email: naugus@lsuhsc.edu
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-8541
University Hospital Clinics
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics offers the following clinics:
- Breast Clinic
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6580 - Cardiology
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
337-261-6747 - Diabetes Education
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6480 - Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
(Accepts Medicaid)
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Phone: 337-261-6415
Fax: 337-261- 6416 - Endocrinology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6480 - Family Medicine
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6655 - Gastroenterology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - General Surgery
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. -4 p.m.
337-261-6580
- Infectious Disease
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6480 - Internal Medicine
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6100 - Lung Mass Clinic
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - Neurology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - Oncology Clinic
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
337-261-6545 - Oncology Infusion
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
337-261-6545 - Ophthalmology (located off campus)
Monday-Friday,7 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
337-262-2500 - Orthopedics
Sports Medicine / Concussion Clinic
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6038 - Pediatrics (located off campus)
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-703-3660 - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
May include: breast reconstruction, breast reduction, panniculectomy, hand trauma
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6580 - Pulmonology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - Renal Clinic
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - Rheumatology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6759 - Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic (accepts Medicaid)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
337-261-6195 - Urogynecology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6584 - Urology
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6580 - Women's Health
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Phone: 337-261-6584
Fax: 337-261-6147 - Wound Care
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
337-261-6580
Training Our Future Physicians
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics houses four hospital-based LSU Health Graduate Medical Education programs that provide primary care and acute care services to the patients of the Lafayette area. The LSU Family Medicine and LSU Internal Medicine residency programs serve the inpatient setting and outpatient clinics with highly dedicated medical staff faculty. We also have two hospital-based LSU fellowship programs that require an additional year of training: geriatrics and sports medicine.
While our Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine and Geriatric Fellowship programs are home to nearly 60 residents/fellows, we also have approximately 25 additional residents and fellows that rotate at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics. These residents and fellows join us from their respective LSU Health Sciences hospital-based programs and while learning from our expansive pathology and phenomenal physician teaching faculty, they become part of our medical community. They rotate from two to four months within the following areas:
- Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Otolaryngology
- Cardiology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
We are a teaching site to a host of medical students that come to us from cities all across Louisiana, Mississippi and beyond.
Advantages of a Teaching Hospital:
- Teaching hospitals are well known for improving the health of the communities they serve.
- The academic setting encourages a team approach to patient care.
- Highly trained medical staff teaching future generations of healthcare providers for years to come.
Food and dining options
Our cafe at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics offers visitors several meal options. We have a hot line, deli bar and pizza. We also have Grab-n-Go salads, parfaits, specialty sandwiches and other tasty selections.
Dining Hours
Monday-Friday
- Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
- Service is currently not available for dinner.
Weekends and Holidays
Service is currently not available for weekends or on these major holidays: New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
