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Having a primary care doctor means having someone who will look out for you and catch health concerns before they get worse. Don’t have one yet? Ochsner has hundreds of providers across the region, with in-person and virtual appointments available.
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3 Reasons You Need a Primary Care Physician
Discussing your health with your primary care doctor on a regular basis is crucial to developing a trusting relationship.
Chronic health conditions like asthma or arthritis can be tough to manage on your own, but a primary care physician can help you stay healthy with routine checkups.
Regular screenings and an up-to-date record of your health history can help lower your healthcare costs.
Regular visits can lower health costs
Communication is easier
Your doctor can help manage chronic health issues
Experience Convenient, Connected Primary Care
See your doctor how and when you need them, with extended hours and virtual visit options.
Extended hours
Use MyOchsner to access more appointment times, message your doctor, view your test results and request refills — all from your phone.
MyOchsner access
Find and schedule the next available appointment online. Virtual and same-day appointments are available!
Easy online scheduling
Your care team shares your single medical record, giving all Ochsner providers 24/7 access to the same information.
Efficient, quality care
Experience Convenient, Connected
Primary Care
If you're experiencing any symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, you can see a provider online from home, 24/7 with a virtual visit.
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If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, you can easily enroll in Ochsner’s free self-care and symptom monitoring program.
For more information, visit ochsner.org/selfcare
If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19, you can easily enroll in Ochsner’s free self-care and symptom monitoring program.
For more information, visit ochsner.org/selfcare