New Orleans East Hospital provides the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. With the highest quality and expertise for every health need, we’ve got one-of-a-kind care for everybody.

Dr. Gremillion received his undergraduate from Louisiana State University, and completed his medical degree at the Louisiana State University Health and Science Center in Shreveport. He then completed an anesthesiology residency at McGovern Medical School, UTH-Health and Science Center in Houston before completing fellowship training in pain management at Louisiana State University Health and Science Center in New Orleans.

Dr. Smith offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day appointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in New Orleans. Dr. Smith sees fewer patients, which means he has more time to offer. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Smith... Read More about Dr. Charles C. Smith III, MD

Ernest Burch, 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.

Trevor A. Feldman, MD, specializes in neonatology at Ochsner Health. They provide personalized care for infants and the management of premature birth and its resulting complications, respiratory distress syndrome, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, among others.

Rizwan Dudekula, MD, specializes in pulmonary disease medicine at Ochsner Health. They diagnose and treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, lung infections, pulmonary hypertension and sleep disorders, among others.

Randy Rossignol, MD, practices internal medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Randy Rossignol is a native of the New Orleans area. He grew up in Metairie, Louisiana, and he attended Brother Martin High School. He graduated from Louisiana State University New Orleans in 2014 and completed residency training at LSU Baton Rouge Internal Medicine program in 2017. Dr. Rossignol enjoys taking... Read More about Randy Rossignol, MD

Hanna Ghanayem, MD, specializes in nephrology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for kidney conditions, including acid-base disturbance, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, resistant hypertension, among others. They offer treatment options for these conditions like dialysis, immunosuppression, catheter and stent placements and robotic partial nephrectomy.

Alexandra Arnold, MD, specializes in hospital medicine at Ochsner Health. They help to navigate your hospitalization.

Areen Sittichot, PA-C, specializes in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Health. They are trained to treat every part of the body using advanced, personal care, including arm and shoulder care, spine care, concussion management, foot and ankle care, hand and wrist surgery, hip replacement, shoulder replacement and outpatient joint replacement.

David Rueff, MD, specializes in neonatology at Ochsner Health. They provide personalized care for infants and the management of premature birth and its resulting complications, respiratory distress syndrome, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, among others.

Jalen J. Law, PA-C, specializes in hospital medicine at Ochsner Health. They help to navigate your hospitalization.

Jennifer Wellington, 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.

Dr. Julie Doan Straub specializes in internal medicine, practicing at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Straub attended Medical School at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her residency program at Louisiana State University in New Orleans as well. Dr. Straub is a detailed, attentive practitioner who focuses on best practices and care improvement through both... Read More about Julie Straub, MD

Mona Jodari-Karimi, MD, practices internal medicine at Ochsner Health.

Dr. Pooja Roy practices internal medicine at Ochsner Health.

Nicole Giambrone, MD, is a primary care (internal medicine) doctor at Ochsner Health. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Giambrone completed her internal medicine and pediatrics internship and residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Giambrone is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and... Read More about Nicole Giambrone, MD

Dr. Joshua Fowler is a Louisiana-based primary care physician who specializes in internal medicine. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he went on to perform his residency. Dr. Fowler currently sees patients at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank, as well as Ochsner Health Center - Belle Meade.

Joy Jackson, PA-C, practices family medicine at Ochsner Health.

Dr. Christie DeGrange is a primary care and internal medicine physician at Ochsner Health. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans and has been on staff since 2007.

Rachel L. Hyde, FNP-C, MPH, 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.

Eleni Sallinger, PA-C, specializes in hospital medicine at Ochsner Health. They help to navigate your hospitalization.

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

Renee A. Buuck, PA-C, specializes in gynecologic oncology at Ochsner Health. They provide advanced treatment for common and rare gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer. They offer treatment options like chemotherapy, hysterectomy, immunotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies, among others.