Why choose Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie?

Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie is a walk-in clinic located in Metairie, Louisiana. The clinic provides convenient, quality care for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries. Our skilled clinicians are ready to help you find relief from fevers, colds, broken bones and a variety of other illnesses in a time-efficient, affordable manner. No appointment is needed.

What does Ochsner Urgent Care in Metairie treat?

Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie treats a broad range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Conditions and services commonly treated include:

  • Fevers, colds, flu and respiratory illnesses
  • Cuts, sprains and broken bones
  • Physical exams for school activities and sports participation
  • Hepatitis B and tetanus vaccinations
  • Tuberculosis testing and drug screenings
  • Medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses for adults and children

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Plan your visit with Find Urgent Care Now

Plan your visit with Find Urgent Care Now through the MyOchsner portal or mobile app.

Find Urgent Care Now let's patients choose an arrival time and notify their selected urgent care location before coming in. This helps the care team know when to expect you and places you ahead of walk-in patients who have not used the tool. It is not an appointment, and being seen at that time is not guaranteed. Ochsner urgent care locations still prioritize patients based on medical need, so those with more urgent conditions may be seen first. Your official wait time begins when you check in at the clinic.

To use ePre-Check:

  • Complete ePre-Check prior to arrival: Begin MyOchsner Patient Registration Self-Service by completing ePre-Check via the MyOchsner portal or MyOchsner mobile app to verify your information ahead of your visit. ePre-Check must be fully completed.
  • Upon arrival: Proceed to the lobby and let the team know you have arrived.

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Which urgent care services does Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie offer?

Ochsner Urgent Care offers immediate and convenient care. Visit an urgent care for non-emergency illnesses and injuries that could be treated by your primary care provider with the convenience of no appointment and extended hours.

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Which occupational health services does Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie offer?

Our team of dedicated specialists treat and diagnose your business’s work-related healthcare needs.

See a complete listing of Ochsner’s Occupational Health services.

How does Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie connect you to the Ochsner network?

When you visit Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health - Metairie, you receive the support of the entire Ochsner network. Your electronic medical record is accessible to Ochsner clinicians’ systemwide and to you online, so that we can work together to keep you well.

FAQs

Ochsner Urgent Care in New Orleans treats a broad range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, making it a practical alternative to the emergency room for many common health concerns. If you are unsure whether urgent care is the right setting, Ochsner's online symptom checker at ochsner.org can help guide your decision.

Conditions commonly treated at Ochsner Urgent Care include:

  • Respiratory illnesses: Cold, flu, COVID-19, sinus infections and strep throat
  • Minor injuries: Sprains, strains, cuts requiring stitches and minor fractures
  • Skin conditions: Rashes, insect bites and minor burns
  • Infections: Ear infections, urinary tract infections and pink eye
  • Routine services: Lab work, physicals, vaccinations and blood pressure checks

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest Ochsner emergency room immediately.

Yes. Ochsner Urgent Care locations in New Orleans accept walk-in patients. No appointment is required; you can walk in during operating hours and be seen by a medical professional for a wide range of non-emergency conditions, from minor injuries and infections to flu symptoms and lab work.

For patients who prefer to plan ahead, Ochsner offers real-time wait time visibility at all locations so you can plan your visit accordingly. 

Ochsner Urgent Care is widely regarded as one of the best urgent care options in New Orleans, offering walk-in access, extended hours and multiple locations across the greater New Orleans area all backed by the region's top-ranked health system. Patients get fast, high-quality care without the wait or cost of an emergency room visit.

Ochsner Urgent Care is part of Ochsner Health, ranked the No. 1 hospital system in Louisiana by U.S. News and World Report. That connection means your urgent care visit is supported by a network of specialists, diagnostic tools and follow-up care resources that independent urgent care clinics simply cannot match.

Ochsner Urgent Care has multiple locations across the New Orleans area, making it easy to find a clinic close to home, work or wherever you need care. You can use the location finder at ochsner.org to search by city or zip code and identify the nearest urgent care clinic in minutes.

Locations are distributed across neighborhoods and surrounding communities throughout the greater New Orleans area, including the West Bank, Kenner and the Northshore. Whether you are in Metairie, Slidell or central New Orleans, an Ochsner Urgent Care clinic is within reach, typically less than 30 minutes away for most residents.