About Ochsner Children's Hospital
A Department of Ochsner Medical Center
Make sure your children always have the care they need by choosing Ochsner Children's Hospital, a hospital dedicated exclusively to children’s healthcare.
From rare brain tumors and leukemia to heart conditions and organ transplants, we offer a level of pediatric care unmatched in Louisiana and more advanced capabilities than any other children’s hospital in New Orleans. Plus, our children’s-only ER is equipped to handle any pediatric emergency.
Parents Want the Best for their Kids. So Do We
For the eighth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ochsner Children's Hospital among the Top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the country. This year, Ochsner Children's Hospital ranked in cardiology & heart surgery, orthopedics and gastroenterology & GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as America’s Best Children’s Hospitals and ranking in pulmonology and neonatology.
Ochsner Children's Hospital is the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana. You can count on us.
Hospital Details
Pediatric ER
- Bookmark Ochsner.org/ER to view wait times
- Dedicated waiting area just for the children’s ER
- Specially-trained pediatric emergency room doctors
- Pediatric specialists and subspecialists you can’t find anywhere else in the region
- ICU just for children
- Warm and caring environment created especially for children and families
We Always Stay Up Late
- Unless otherwise directed by your provider, please contact Ochsner On Call, our 24/7 nurse care advice line, for help receiving care and guidance for your child's symptoms. For emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Registered nurses at the Ochsner On Call Center can help determine how soon your child should be seen and recommend the best care options for their symptoms. Call us toll-free at 1-800-231-5257.
Getting Involved
As a nonprofit, the impact that our donors and volunteers have at Ochsner Children's is extraordinary. There are many ways that you can get involved too.
- You can share your story and describe in your own words the care you received from our team and how your life has changed for the better. Click here to share your family’s story of care at Ochsner Children's Hospital, and we may share your story on social!
- You can host a community event to raise funds for Ochsner Children's Hospital. When you decide to host your own event, you are the driving force behind advances in patient care and treatment options for patients throughout the region. To learn more, please contact specialevents@ochsner.org.
- You can volunteer for an event. If you’re interested in volunteering for events at Ochsner Children's Hospital, please contact specialevents@ochsner.org.
- You can become an Ambassador. The Ambassadors for Ochsner Children's Hospital are passionate patient families, friends and community members committed to making the world better for children. Learn more about the Ambassador program.
- You can make an investment in the future of care for children. Gifts to Ochsner Children's Hospital help change and save lives every day. Make a donation online to support pediatric care.
Online Reviews
I was in and out quickly. We did not even sit down in the waiting room. The nurses and doctor cared for my 10 month old baby carefully. I appreciated the care and patience when It came to his diagnosis. Thanks again to the care team.
Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
Absolutely AMAZING service at the children’s pediatric ICU intensive care unit. The employees are devoted, smart, no very smart, proactively seeking to improve their knowledge, they are not narrow minded and they behave with the most ethical behaviour I have ever seen in my life. Furthermore, they are simply positive minded and in solution finding mode. On behalf of my wife Melissa Marinelli and myself, Nicolas TETRAULT, former elected Canadian politician from Montreal, OCHSNER Hospital in New Orleans is a definite 100/100 ! On a more trivial note, the food at the cafeteria is excellent (like at home type of cooking, very tasty, a very good culinary team!). The only downside to the cafeteria is that there should be more tables and chairs as it is very popular at lunch and supper because the food is so good! So please add some more tables in the cafeteria, this is my only complaint. I also enjoy the fact that the parking is free. Again AMAZING TEAM of nurses, respiratory therapists, security and doctors ! OCHSNER = the best I have ever seen in my life ! Mr. Nicolas Tetrault, M. Sc. former elected Canadian politician.
Our Response:
Thank you for your great feedback! We're delighted to hear about our staff's quality care. We'll make sure that they hear your kind words and we wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.
Source: Google
This is the best experience I've ever had with a hospital for my daughter. When every other hospital she's been to recently, they are the only ones that actually took the time to find out why she was having the issues she was having. Also, the nursing students were so amazing! I hope they go on to be the best nurses ever! Shout out to Jacob (I don't know his last name). My daughter took a liking to him, and he was super compassionate. I wish all of them the best.
Our Response:
That's exactly what we like to hear! Creating positive outcomes for our patients is central to everything we do. Thank you for your glowing review. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.
Source: Google
Best healthcare in the region, my daughter’s health improved after years of other medical centers not being able to offer answers. Once we saw providers at Ochsner we finally got some answers and a treatment plan.
Our Response:
We're glad to hear it! We certainly aim to be the best! We really appreciate your review, thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.
Source: Google
Atendieron rápido a mi bebe y a mi, me alegro por el servicio.
Source: Google
Dr...I'm so happy to have met this doctor i wish she did office visits..but my overall care was exceptional and very informative.. she did not scold my decision to not va× my daughter..she has both experience over time of how to treat both views..i have never felt so laxed and respected..this doctor is a gem .. rare find
Our Response:
We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
Great medical staff
Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure they reach our team. Best wishes!
Source: Google
All of the doctors, nurses and staff at Ochsner are wonderful. My daughter received excellent care with such compassion. I am forever grateful. Thanks and God bless . ❤️
Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!
Source: Google
The staff, residences, and physician were welcoming, caring, informative, and professional. They were kind enough to get Victoria a same day appointment, laid out our game plan, discussed what our options are, put us at ease, explained everything in terms we can understand, scheduled future test at a time and date convenient for is
Our Response:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our team will be very happy to hear about your great feedback! Have a great day!
Source: Google
Nothing like taking your child that has a low immune system to the hospital to get admitted for pneumonia and to find a dead roach in your sink . It makes me wonder if the room was even cleaned . You would think as big of a name at Oschner is they would have a decent clean room for you to stay in. Also why is it you have to wait 5 hours to even see a nurse on the floor. If yall are short nurses hire more.
Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. This should never have been your experience with us Please reach out to us at feedback@ochsner.org or 844-959-4327, so we can resolve these issues for you.
Source: Google
Hands down best pediatric cardiology office around. My daughter had an echo & stress test done here. We showed up on the wrong day because I got the date wrong & they squeezed us in anyway! The staff who did the echo was extremely sweet & warned my daughter about any pressure that was to be placed on her chest beforehand. The stress test was a breeze. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Our Response:
Hello, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a compliment! Glad to hear you had a great experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a great day!
Source: Google