Find the Best Care for Your Child
At Ochsner Hospital for Children, we understand just how precious your child's health is to you. Whether you are seeking treatment, looking for a second opinion, or are simply trying to find an explanation for the symptoms your child is experiencing, trust in the care we can provide for your family.
Our staff and facilities offer the best cutting edge care in our region. When surgery is needed, our multidisciplinary team utilizes advanced pain protocols, regional anesthesia and when possible minimally invasive techniques to help your child recover quickly and comfortably.
Here are some of the conditions we treat:
Pediatric Orthopedics at
Ochsner Hospital for Children
All surgical procedures are performed at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. For an appointment, schedule online or give us a call at 504-226-5317
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We offer consultations in:
Greater New Orleans Area
West Monroe, LA
Covington, LA
Houma, LA
Raceland, LA
Jackson, MS
Biloxi, MS
Why Choose Ochsner?
The only thing tougher than the problems we treat are the kids themselves. We offer a level of pediatric care unmatched in Louisiana for everything from cancer care to heart transplants. And when you and your child are part of the Ochsner family, you can expect access to advanced specialty care, the latest treatments and personalized attention from all members of our staff, including our child life specialists.
While you are visiting Ochsner Medical Center, consider staying at the Brent House Hotel located adjacent to the facility. The Brent House offers high quality services and amenities to meet every visitor’s needs.
Ochsner Hospital for Children
1315 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Health Center for Children - Monroe
300 Pavillion Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
Ochsner Health Center For Children - Covington
101 E. Judge Tanner Blvd., Ste. 302
Covington, LA 70433
Greater New Orleans Area
West Monroe, LA
Covington, LA
Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland
141 Twin Oaks
Raceland, LA 70394
Ochsner Health Center for Children - Jackson
2470 Flowood Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Cedar Lake
1721 Medical Park Dr., Ste. 200
Biloxi, MS 39532
Raceland, LA
Jackson, MS
Biloxi, MS
Dr. Lawrence L. Haber is an internationally-known pediatric spine surgeon. Dr. Haber specializes in scoliosis and pediatric spine surgery, but is also active in treating pediatric trauma and fractures, limb deformities, developmental hip dysplasia, foot and ankle problems, and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
Our Team
Dr. Sean Waldron specializes in the latest advances in pediatric orthopedic trauma, pediatric sports medicine, congenital disorders, neuromuscular diseases and scoliosis. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
Dr. Paul Celestre is a spine surgeon trained in adult and pediatric spine surgery and is a key member of our pediatric spine surgery team.
Colleen Story, NP is a nurse practitioner with years of experience treating all types of nonoperative pediatric orthopaedic conditions and is a key member of our clinic team. Colleen is also a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a MS in Maternal Child Nursing, which she received from LSU Medical Center in December of 1995.
Anna Strahan, NP is our Pediatric Spine and Inpatient nurse practitioner. She will help make sure your child has a smooth and safe journey whether in the clinic or the hospital.
Juvenile & Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Scheuermann’s Disease
Symptoms
Conditions
Abnormal curvature of the spine Scoliosis – sideways curvature of a normally straight spine
Excessive rounding of the upper back, also called hunchback
Defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch
Spinal disorder where a bone slips forward/backward on an adjacent vertebra
Irregular spinal curvature caused by disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and muscular system
Sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth
Form of juvenile osteochondritis of the spine found mostly in teenagers
Conditions
1. Abnormal curvature of the spine Scoliosis – sideways curvature of a normally straight spine
2. Excessive rounding of the upper back, also called hunchback
3. Defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch
4. Spinal disorder where a bone slips forward/backward on an adjacent vertebra
5. Irregular spinal curvature caused by disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and muscular system
6. Sideways curvature of the spine that is caused by a defect that was present at birth
7. Form of juvenile osteochondritis of the spine found mostly in teenagers
1. Juvenile & Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
2. Kyphosis
3. Spondylolysis
4. Spondylolisthesis
5. Neuromuscular Scoliosis
6. Congenital Scoliosis
7. Scheuermann’s Disease
Symptoms
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Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Houma
8120 West Main St., Medical Atrium, Ste. 303
Houma, LA 70360
Houma, LA
Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood
(Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute)
1221 South Clearview Pkwy.
Harahan, LA 70121
Harahan, LA