NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ochsner Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute has opened a new Orthopedics Walk-In Clinic at Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood, located at 1201 South Clearview Parkway, Building B, New Orleans, LA 70121. This clinic was designed to provide convenient same-day care for a variety of orthopedic and sports injuries with no referral or appointment needed.
The Orthopedics Walk-In Clinic at Ochsner Health Center- Elmwood is staffed by experienced orthopedic providers who are equipped to assess, diagnose, and initiate treatment for a wide array of orthopedic conditions.
Key benefits for patients include:
- Timely diagnosis: Rapid assessment by orthopedic specialists, leading to quicker and more accurate diagnoses.
- Immediate care: Prompt initiation of appropriate treatment plans for orthopedic injuries.
- Seamless specialist referral: Efficient coordination and referral to the most suitable Ochsner orthopedic surgeon or specialist for ongoing care.
- Optimized healthcare outcomes: A streamlined process designed to support faster recovery and improved long-term orthopedic health.
- Convenience: Enhanced accessibility with extended weekday evening hours and weekend availability.
“Our new Orthopedics Walk-In Clinic at Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood, is significantly improving access to specialized orthopedic expertise. This means patients can receive a timely and accurate diagnosis, initiate appropriate care sooner, and be seamlessly connected with Ochsner’s high-trained orthopedic specialists for comprehensive follow-up and management, ultimately leading to better health and faster recovery,” said Christopher Sugalski, MD, orthopedic trauma surgeon, Ochsner Health…