Kim Choina-Karamat practices family medicine at Ochsner Health. She received her nurse practitioner degree from the University of South Alabama in 2009. Kim is board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2018, and practicing medicine since 1999. Kim's areas of expertise include diabetes management, hypertension, thyroid disorders, general medicine and geriatrics. She... Read More about Kimberly Choina-Karamat, NP

Dr. Kang Lin Tsai practices family medicine at Ochsner Health in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Dr. Tsai attended the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He then completed his residency with the HCA Houston Healthcare West Family Medicine Residency Program.

Elizabeth Cole, MD, specializes in family medicine at Ochsner Health. They address a broad spectrum of health concerns, including routine wellness, chronic conditions and sudden illnesses. They offer services like annual physical exams, immunizations, lab tests, joint injections, preventative care and health screenings.

Courtney Clark, DO, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. They offer developmental screenings, immunizations, ongoing care and monitoring of conditions, such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, sports physicals and well-child visits. They provide care for mild to moderate illnesses or injuries, including common colds, ear infections, flu, fever, nausea or vomiting, pink eye, rashes or skin infections, sore throat,... Read More about Courtney Clark, DO

Mary Elizabeth Lobrano, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology at Ochsner Health. They offer a comprehensive range of imaging services, like X-rays and MRIs.

James B. Lam, MD, specializes in cardiology at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in managing heart conditions, like heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, stroke risk factors, and pulmonary hypertension or high blood pressure.

Dr. Richard Orange practices diagnostic radiology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Orange received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He then attended a transitional year at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Orange completed his residency training at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Brian Pitre, MD, specializes in general surgery at Ochsner Health. They offer advanced procedures for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, like abdominal wall hernias, achalasia, appendicitis, burns, cysts, lipomas, enterocutaneous fistulas, esophageal disorders, gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease and thyroid and parathyroid disease.

Carl S. Ramsey, MD, specializes in anesthesia at Ochsner Health. As experienced anesthesiologists, they offer advanced, tailored care for all patients.

Dr. Lance Philyaw practices internal medicine at Ochsner Health in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Dr. Philyaw earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians.

Joseph M. Kulpeksa, MD, specializes in family medicine at Ochsner Health. They address a broad spectrum of health concerns, including routine wellness, chronic conditions and sudden illnesses. They offer services like annual physical exams, immunizations, lab tests, joint injections, preventative care and health screenings.

Christopher L. Jones, MD, specializes in family medicine at Ochsner Health. They address a broad spectrum of health concerns, including routine wellness, chronic conditions and sudden illnesses. They offer services like annual physical exams, immunizations, lab tests, joint injections, preventative care and health screenings.