Ochsner Kidney Care, a joint venture of Ochsner Health and NRC LA, will open five locations in 2021 to provide coordinated medical care and dialysis services to patients living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The first location, Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway, is now open to Ochsner patients at 320 Maine Street in Jefferson.
“We are excited to work with NRC to open centers dedicated to our patients who need to receive dialysis or other renal care services,” said Ochsner Health Chief Medical Officer Robert Hart, MD. “Patients with kidney disease often receive treatment for other conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. Offering outpatient renal care services as part of the Ochsner system means patients can expect a more coordinated care experience for all of their health-related needs. It also means a more seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient kidney care.”
“Our organizations share a commitment to evidence-based renal care and improved health outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease,” said Ivo Lukitsch, MD, medical director, Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway. “Together, Ochsner and National Renal Care are taking a personal, individualized approach to raising the quality of care for patients in New Orleans.”
The new Ochsner Kidney Care centers, under the direction of the Ochsner nephrology team, will provide comprehensive kidney care and long-term disease management.
Four additional locations will open between June and December 2021. In addition to the Jefferson Highway location, Ochsner Kidney Care will open the following locations:
-Ochsner Kidney Care – Algiers (4001 General De Gaulle Dr., New Orleans)
-Ochsner Kidney Care – Marrero (1201-1219 Barataria Blvd., Marrero)
-Ochsner Kidney Care – Metairie (4300 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie)
An Ochsner Kidney Care – Home Dialysis Center will also be built in Kenner later this year. This center will provide services, training, and support designed for patients who can receive dialysis treatment at home.
Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway is open Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. – 6 p.m.