Ochsner Health
Palliative Care • New Orleans, LA • Multiple locations across Louisiana (list provided in the page) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is palliative care and who can benefit?
Palliative care services are available in the office, through telemedicine, in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities and at home to support patients with serious illness.
How do I access palliative care at Ochsner?
Ask your doctor for a referral to a palliative care physician.
What distinguishes Ochsner’s palliative care?
Ochsner offers the only palliative care team in Louisiana to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Palliative Care Certification.
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Photos
Photos published by Ochsner Health showing the palliative care practice in New Orleans, LA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.7/5 stars (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2/5 stars average (49 specialists averaged)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and expert symptom management
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support (doctors, social workers, chaplains, psychologists)
- Improved quality of life for serious illness patients
- Strong leadership and program development in the New Orleans region
Common complaints
- Staff burnout during surge events like pandemics
- Difficulty managing high volumes of palliative care demand during crises
"Our Palliative Care team of doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, chaplains, psychologists, and social workers work collaboratively work with a patient’s medical team and their family to provide the medical, emotional and psychosocial support needed..."
- University Medical Center New Orleans Blog"although subjective, we felt our physical presence in ICU rounds alleviated the psychological toll on nonpalliative clinicians tasked with frequently providing bad news."
- Addressing Palliative Care Needs of COVID-19 Patients in New Orleans, LA: A Team-Based Reflective AnalysisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Physician | Palliative Medicine, Service Line Leader - Jul 8, 2026
- R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA | Tulane School of Medicine - Aug 15, 2025
- Understanding Hospice Care: Finding Comfort, Dignity, and ... - Mar 18, 2026
- R. Osvaldo Navia MD, MBA, Named Inaugural Section Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine | Tulane School of Medicine - Aug 6, 2025
- Finding Comfort and Dignity Through Palliative Care at Ochsner ... - Nov 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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