Ochsner Health has expanded pediatric and women’s healthcare services at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, adding more physicians, increasing appointment availability, and creating additional space to serve more families across the Capital Region.
Through these expanded services, eight new physicians and upgraded clinical areas, families can conveniently access a wider array of specialized care for both adults and pediatric patients under one roof.
These enhancements form a core component of a multi-million-dollar expansion at The Grove campus, featuring additional examination rooms, enhanced treatment spaces, and modernized facilities.
With the expansion, Ochsner has added six pediatric physicians, including two general pediatricians and four pediatric specialists in gastroenterology, cardiology, urology, and neurology, as well as two obstetrician-gynecologists and more than 100 new team members.
New signage for the Ochsner Children's Shaquille O'Neal Pediatric Super Clinic recognizes O'Neal's longstanding philanthropic partnership with Ochsner and shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and families throughout the Capital Region.
"Baton Rouge and Louisiana have held a special place in my heart since 1989," said O'Neal. "I've always believed in giving back and helping others. If there's anything I can do to make a child's day a little brighter, I want to. I'm proud to support Ochsner Children's and the work they're doing for kids here. Anything I can do to make children smile, that’s what my life is all about."
Families can access same-day and next-day pediatric appointments in person or virtually, along with extended pediatric clinic hours from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
The Ochsner Children’s Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic at The Grove brings together general pediatricians and pediatric specialists across a broad range of disciplines, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, dermatology, ear, nose and throat care, gastroenterology, general surgery, hepatology, interventional radiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pulmonology, and urology.
The multidisciplinary team also supports children’s emotional, cognitive and physical development through behavioral health and specialized services including speech and language pathology, therapy and wellness, psychiatry, and psychology.
The expansion builds on Ochsner’s comprehensive women’s healthcare at The Grove by adding two additional OB-GYNs and expanded patient care space.
The women’s health team includes OB-GYNs, gynecologic oncologists, gynecologic surgeons, certified nurse midwives, maternal fetal medicine specialists and female pelvic health specialists.
The Grove offers overnight hospital care, surgical operating rooms, dedicated endoscopy rooms, pain management procedure room,s and an infusion center. Patient-focused amenities and technology include extended appointment hours, digital check-in kiosks, and an MRI suite designed to help reduce patient anxiety.
The Grove is located near Bluebonnet Boulevard and the Mall of Louisiana, while Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge is on O’Neal Lane.