In a significant enhancement to specialized healthcare, Ochsner Baton Rouge has expanded its team with distinguished physicians and advanced practice providers, now welcoming new patients across multiple clinical disciplines. This strategic expansion reflects Ochsner’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge medical services tailored to the evolving needs of the Baton Rouge community. The newly integrated specialists bring extensive expertise in neuropsychology, mental health, otolaryngology, family medicine, women’s health, and oncology-related care.
At the forefront of neuropsychological assessment, Dr. Alexis Ambeau, PhD, joins Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal, where she focuses on the intricacies of cognitive disorders affecting adults. Her practice addresses a spectrum of neurological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, various forms of dementia, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, and sequelae of traumatic brain injury and stroke. Dr. Ambeau’s approach integrates cultural competency and holistic care principles, enabling comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that underpin accurate diagnoses, nuanced treatment planning, and effective patient education, fostering improved clinical outcomes.
Mental health services have been bolstered with the addition of Sherry Coleman, NP, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Positioned at Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal, Coleman’s scope covers acute psychiatric crises, medication management, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations within both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her multidisciplinary collaboration emphasizes the interplay between psychological and somatic health, adopting evidence-based modalities aimed at recovery support and emotional well-being enhancement, vital in tackling complex psychiatric presentations.
In the otolaryngology domain, Amy David, NP, specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine and practices at Ochsner Health Center – Prairieville and Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge. Her clinical expertise encompasses allergy diagnostics, immunotherapy protocols, vestibular and auditory assessments, and management of ENT pathologies across pediatric and adult populations. Her certification in otorhinolaryngology nursing and active membership in professional societies underscores her commitment to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered care, amplifying Ochsner’s capabilities in managing ENT-related health challenges.
Family medicine receives a comprehensive boost with the recruitment of Dr. Madeleine Dehner, MD, whose practice is marked by a personalized approach to chronic disease management and preventive healthcare at Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal. Dr. Dehner’s proficiency includes managing hypertension, diabetes, and women’s health concerns, with a distinctive emphasis on integrative medicine strategies. This modality synergizes conventional medical treatments with lifestyle interventions, including nutritional optimization, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress reduction techniques—elements integral to combating the rise of lifestyle-associated chronic illnesses.
Victoria Page, MD, an otolaryngologist with advanced procedural expertise, joins the Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, bringing innovative treatments for complex voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Her practice features sophisticated surgical techniques such as laryngeal microflaps and laryngoplasty, alongside in-office procedures like vocal fold augmentation and laryngeal Botox injections. Dr. Page’s fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, a leading center for voice and airway disorder management, equips her with specialized skills critical to addressing refractory and nuanced cases, substantially enhancing therapeutic options for patients with head and neck conditions.
Women’s health is further enriched by Maci Petite, NP, at Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal, whose comprehensive care spans preventive gynecological services, obstetric support including labor, delivery, Cesarean section assistance, and postpartum recovery. Ms. Petite’s clinical background as a labor and delivery nurse adds nuanced expertise in perinatal care, contributing to enhanced maternal health outcomes through a continuum of personalized interventions aligned with the latest standards in women’s health care.
In obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Anna Claire Saucier, MD, provides a full spectrum of services at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, ranging from routine wellness exams to minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. Her clinical repertoire addresses complex obstetric conditions and maternal-fetal health, supported by her research contributions on pregnancy outcomes, gynecologic surgical techniques, and the intersection of women’s mental health. Dr. Saucier’s academic and clinical rigor strengthens Ochsner’s multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive women’s healthcare.
Collectively, these providers fortify Ochsner Baton Rouge’s multidisciplinary framework by offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities attuned to the diverse health demands of the regional population. The integration of board-certified specialists with deep clinical and research acumen enhances the system’s ability to deliver care that is not only patient-centered but also anchored in the latest scientific evidence and technological innovations.
Ochsner Baton Rouge operates across a network comprising over 650 clinicians, including physicians and advanced practice providers, distributed among a flagship 150-bed full-service hospital and multiple outpatient and specialty centers. This network integrates services from primary care to highly specialized fields such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, and pediatric care, exemplified by facilities like the Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic and the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center – Baton Rouge.
Recognized consistently by leading healthcare evaluators—Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics, and Leapfrog—Ochsner Baton Rouge exemplifies excellence and quality in patient care and outcomes. The system’s commitment to accessibility is evidenced by the provision of over 40 clinics and wellness centers across multiple parishes, optimizing community health outreach and chronic disease management.
Appointments with these new providers can be scheduled by calling 866-624-7637 or accessing the MyOchsner patient portal, which affords streamlined online appointment booking. This digital interface enhances patient engagement and facilitates timely access to specialty care, epitomizing Ochsner’s mission to fuse clinical excellence with patient-centric service delivery.
This expansion within Ochsner Baton Rouge not only strengthens the local healthcare infrastructure but also exemplifies a model for integrated specialty care, demonstrating how academic rigor, clinical innovation, and cultural competence can converge to elevate community health standards in a dynamic healthcare landscape.
Subject of Research: Specialty healthcare expansion and integration of clinical expertise in community health systems.
Article Title: Ochsner Baton Rouge Elevates Specialty Care with New Expert Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
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- Ochsner Baton Rouge
- Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal
- Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge
- Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
- MyOchsner patient portal
Keywords: Human health, specialty care, neuropsychology, mental health, otolaryngology, family medicine, women’s health, obstetrics, integrative medicine, clinical innovation, community healthcare, chronic disease management
