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General Surgery

When it comes to surgery at Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East, our team is with you every step of the way.

Orthopedic Surgery

Our orthopedic surgeons employ the newest technology for the best results — and a faster recovery.

Pediatrics

Get family-centered care for your child, close to home.

Family Medicine

Our network of family practice physicians and nurse practitioners provides lifetime primary care for your whole family.

Internal Medicine

With a focus on prevention and an emphasis on wellness, our internal medicine doctors help you stay healthy.

Pulmonology

Our specialized team offers expert care for lung health.

Infectious Disease

Whether it’s a common infection or something more complicated, you can turn to us for the quality care you need.

Emergency Medicine

When life’s emergencies happen, the expert staff at Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East are here for you.

Allergy & Immunology

Our patient-centered approach and specialized care ensures you receive the right allergy and immunology treatment for your unique needs.

Cancer Services

Treating illnesses is what we do best — and treating cancer is our specialty.

Childbirth

Relax. You and your newborn are in competent, caring hands at Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Heart

Our patient-first approach and life-saving technology combine to bring you the best in cardiac services.

Imaging

Excellent healthcare begins with an accurate diagnosis.

Sleep Disorders

We’ll get to the bottom of your sleepless nights so you can get the rest you need.

Home Health

We bring our top-notch expert medical care to you.

Nutrition & Weight Loss

Keeping up a nutritious lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in.

Rehabilitation Services

You can count on us to deliver personalized and compassionate care when you need it most.

Pelican Urgent Care

At Pelican Urgent Care, Your Health is Our Priority.

Podiatry Surgery

Our specialized team offers cutting-edge foot and ankle care.

Slidell Memorial Hospital East

Hospital medicine specialists oversee your care during your stay, whether it's for a scheduled surgery or emergency treatment. Led by hospitalists and nurse practitioners, they manage your treatment and ensure follow-up with your primary care provider or specialist after you're discharged.

SMH Board of Commissioners selects new officers

Naomi Wilson, NP

Rebekah Strong, NP

Brandy Glorioso, PA-C

Mary Christine Boyte, NP

Kevin M. Goodson, MD

Ryan Rhodes, MD

Tori D. Hord, NP

Rebecca Ezell, FNP-C

Arjun Mahendra, MD

Michelle Denette, NP

Patrick Fitzsimmons, MD

Sapna Desai, MD

Devyn Rohlfs Rivera, MD

Advancements in Surgical Services at Slidell Memorial Hospital

SMH's new Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower hosts exciting updates in surgical services including, the da Vinci 5 surgical robot.

Jewel Maehler, FNP

Savannah Krause, MD

Savannah Krause, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health.

SMH Announces Grand Opening of New Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower

Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower.

SMH Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower unveils telehealth capabilities in new ICU rooms

With the addition of the SMH Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower to the campus, the care experience at Slidell Memorial Hospital will be enhanced.

5 Essential Tips for Hurricane Preparedness

If you’ve ever lived through a hurricane, you know exactly how dangerous these natural disasters can be. Hurricane-force winds can uproot...

Chloe Pickett, PhD

Rustin S. Ajdari, DPM

3 Things You Should Know about Breastfeeding

August is National Breastfeeding Month and SMH Lactation Consultant, Michelle Roberts, has some tips to help you prepare to breastfeed your baby.

Anh Vu, MD

Amy Hammons, MD

Raymond Baez, MD

Kristin Pippin, PA-C

Jennifer Shields, NP

Nationwide Outage Impacting Calls to SMH and Ochsner

Latest Update: July 14, 12 p.m.

Brian McManus

Mi Mi Kim, MD

Peter Lucore, MD

Patrick Njoku, MD

SMH Foundation

Ochsner Health Center - Slidell

Jennifer Cacioppo, NP

Savannah Rachel, FNP-C

Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms and Causes You Should be Aware of

February is American Heart Month, but your heart health should be always on your mind.

SMH Heart Center Implants Region’s First Cardiac Device

A new procedure available in Slidell to reduce need for blood thinners in patients with Afib

Louis Dupaquier, LPC

Minhazur Rahman, MD

Ochsner Specialty Health Center One

How to Fight the Holiday Blues

If you feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, anxiety and dread during the holidays, you are not alone.The holiday blues are very common and can be managed.

SMH's High-Risk Breast Clinic leads to early Breast Cancer detection: Lisha's Story

"They couldn't find what I had on a mammogram. If I wasn't already being monitored as a high-risk case, they would not have found my cancer, as it was deep on my chest bone."

SMH July Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the July Employees of the Month: Nada Burge, Ashley Hoffpauir and Matthew Johnston.

Slidell Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

Slidell Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award

Kristen Thorton, PA

Allison Martin, NP

Naomi Peters, PA-C

Micki Hayden, NP

Andrew McKernan, MD

Matthew D Zwick, MD

Tania I Zorub, MD

Thomas W. Young, MD

Ilsup Yoon, MD

Yin Yen A. Yeh, MD

Xinyu Wu, MD

Alexandra T. Wright, MD

Noah M. Woolridge, MD

Daniel Womac, MD

Brian L. Wilkinson, MD

Michael G. White, MD

Bernard P. White, MD

Thomas West, MD

Danielle M. Weems, MD

Gregory Ward, MD

Gordon F. Wadge, MD

Holly M Vinet, MD

David M. Valenzuela, MD

Ashfaq Ullah, MD

Nha P. Tran, MD

Sharon K. Tomberlin, MD

Shrey K. Twawait, MD

Deborah Tender, MD

Johnny W. Swiger, MD

Jana L. Sulzer, MD

Aqib Sulton, MD

John P. Sullivan, MD

Michelle C. Steinhardt, MD

Cynthia B. Stearns, MD

Barry M. Starr, MD

Mark Stalder, MD

Neil Staib Jr., MD

Hugo St Hilaire, MD

Jonathan E. Sorrel, MD

Steven B Sonnabend, MD

Erik Soine, MD

Roger D. Smith, MD

Anand Singh, MD

Ashley Simon, MD

David Silvestri, MD

Beata Silvestri, MD

Daniel Sileo, MD

Andrew B. Sholl, MD

Heeseop Shin, MD

Clinton Sharp III, MD

Santosh Shah, MD

Timothy J. Schneider, MD

Ellen Schneider, MD

Eric Schackmuth, MD

Laju Satchithanandam, MD

David W. Samuelson, MD

Beau Saccoccia, MD

Timothy Russell, MD

Darren Ruiz, MD

Robert Ruef, MD

David Riesz, MD

Alexander Richard, MD

Sandra Rhoden, MD

Robert Restrepo, MD

Mark Reese, MD

Rob A. Reed

Stephanie Reddick, MD

Robert Raines-Hepple, MD

Shervin Rafie, MD

Stephen Quinet, MD

Jerome Puryear, MD

Matthew Proctor, MD

Jill Prejeant, MD

Alan G. Pratt, MD

Bala Prakash, MD

Mugilan Poongkunran, MD

Sara Plett, MD

Zachary Pippin, MD

Kelly Pippin, MD

Steven Pflug, MD

John Pavlus, MD

Jason Patel, MD

Jeffrey Pan, MD

Christopher Palmer, MD

Kerry Paape, MD

Richard Orange, MD

Jason Oppenheimer, MD

Melvin Omodon, MD

Brian Ogden, MD

Kwaku Obeng, MD

John Nisbet, MD

Donald Nicell, MD

Hung Nguyen, MD

An H. Nguyen, MD

Jennifer Ngo, MD

Drew Newberry, MD

Nausheen Naveed, MD

Uday S. Nadimpally, MD

John Mulloy, MD

Derrick Mouney, MD

Jessica Mouledoux, MD

Anna Montegudo, MD

Daniel Mokry, MD

Kinila Mohan, MD

Andrew Mills, MD

Kimberley Miller, MD

Carl Mickman, MD

Christopher Merrill, MD

Caleb Melancon, MD

Kevin McDonnell, MD

George Mayhall, MD

Carl Mayeaux, MD

Katie Mason, MD

Edward Martin, MD

Anne N. Martin, MD

Marlowe Kimberly, MD

Richard Mankinen, MD

Balminder Mangat, MD

Jason Mallow, MD

Dee Malkerneker, MD

Faizan Malik, MD

Dawood Malik, MD

Mariam Majd, MD

Victor Lucas, MD

Nickolas Logothetis, MD

Mary Lobrano, MD

Evangelos Liokis, MD

Michael Lindley, MD

Sarah Lillis, MD

Kim Lee, MD

Zoe Larned, MD

Allan Larcena, MD

Diego Lara, MD

Michele Lajaunie, Md

Julio La Torre

Sarah Kym, MD

Jeffrey Kuo, MD

David Krausz, MD

Benjamin Kotinsley, MD

Alan Kopp, MD

Natalia Kolesnikova, MD

William Knox, MD

Leise Knoepp, MD

Jerome Klein, MD

Ryan Kissee, MD

Tara Kimbrough, MD

Omar Khattab, MD

Namir Khandker, MD

Sohail Khan, MD

Muhammad Khan, MD

Gurjit Kaur, MD

Lakshmipriya Kasirajan, MD

Samantha Karlin, MD

Vibhu Kapoor, MD

Anila Kanna, MD

Kyungmin Kang, MD

Snigdha Kanakamedala, MD

Peter W. Joslyn, MD

Louis Joseph, MD

Leland D Jolgren, MD

Ranada Johnson, MD

Guillermo Jimenez, MD

Crystal Janani, MD

Grace Jackson, MD

Cathleen A Ivy, MD

Mihaela Ivan, MD

Jared S. Isaacson, MD

Matthew Irwine, MD

Cara Irwine, MD

Erik K. Insko, MD

Erfan Hussain, MD

Shahid Husain, MD

Stephen Hu, MD

Walter Hoyt, MD

michael Hovsepian, MD

Kyle Hoppens, MD

Elizabeth Holcomb, MD

David Hinkle, MD

Jason Hill, MD

Armando Hevia, MD

Dane Hendrick, MD

Jannell Henderson, MD

Kathy Helton-Skally, MD

Jackson Helton, MD

Adam Hecht, MD

Ryan Hebert, MD

Outdoor Exercise: Tips and Tricks during the Summer

The weather is perfect and summer is finally here, which means it’s time to take your workouts out of the stuffy gym and outside. So stock up...

4 Pool Safety Tips to Remember this Summer

During the summer the pool is the place to be. Make sure you have fun but also keep your kiddos safe!

Daniel Harper, MD

Sai Haranath, MD

Wilson Hannah, MD

Rachel Hammer, MD

Joseph Hajjar, MD

Alexander Habashy, MD

Kristen Gurtner, MD

Steven Guarisco, MD

Sara Greene, MD

Baruch Goldstein, MD

Martin Gibbs, MD

Aprile Gibson, MD

Abhishek Garg, MD

Philip Gardner, MD

David Galarneau, MD

Lee Friedman, MD

Larry Ferachi, MD

Vernard Fennell, MD

Hassan Fares, MD

Charit Fares, MD

Jonathan Dykes, MD

SMH June Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the June Employee of the Month recipients Cynthia Valentine, Mindi Roger and Valarie Smith.

Steven Edson, MD

Danny Eisenberg, MD

Duard Enoch, MD

Ryan Durel, MD

Lauren Dunn, MD

Emilie Donaldson, MD

David J. Donaldson Jr., MD

James Domingue, MD

Martine Domangue, MD

Christopher Dickerson, MD

Bryan DiBuono, MD

Julia Deyeva, MD

Shamit Desai, MD

Rebecca Delahoussaye-Soine, MD

Charles Day, MD

Robin Davis, MD

Ritu Dave, MD

Allyson Darga, MD

Phoebe Dann, MD

Bernadette Curtis, MD

Jon Cuba, MD

John Crouch, MD

Ivory Crittendon, MD

Jennifer Creedon, MD

Clifford Cranford, MD

Steven Craig, MD

Darren Cousin, MD

Michele Cooper, MD

Deborah Conway, MD

Jared Collins, MD

Byron Christie, MD

Han Yuan Alice Chong, MD

Jayanta Chaudhuri, MD

John Chang, MD

Hunter Caskey, MD

Adrienne Carona, MD

Kevin Callerame, MD

Casey Cahill, MD

Molly Burns, MD

David Burdette, MD

James Brown, MD

Brandon Brousse, MD

Yulia Bronstein, MD

David Bronaugh, MD

Katerina Boucek, MD

Jean- Victor Bonnaig, MD

Kody Bliss, MD

Peter B. Blessey, MD

Laurie Bishop, MD

Richard Berger, MD

William Bennett, MD

Elizaveta Belyaeva, MD

Darl Bell, MD

Ahmet Bedestani, MD

Hoshall Barrett, MD

Lisa Barbiero, MD

Deddeh Ballah-Leahey, MD

Stephen W. Baker, MD

Ambuga Badari, MD

Reem Awwad, MD

Mark Awolesi, MD

Emily Aventura, MD

Mohammad Ashraf, MD

Maria Arulraja, MD

Orlando Artavia Diniz, MD

Maharabe Ariyaratne, MD

Nelly A. Aoun, MD

Viswajit Reddy R. Anugu, MD

Malcolm E. Andry Jr, MD

Carmen Anderson, MD

Ibrahim Alshahrouri, MD

Haitham Alsahli, MD

Jonathan Allred, MD

Jennifer H. Alleyn, MD

Michael D. Allen, MD

David G. Allan, MD

Taro Aikawa, MD

Prabhat Adhikari, MD

Omosalewa Adenikinju, MD

Joseph Acosta, MD

Malik Adil, MD

Oladunni Adetoba, MD

Slidell Memorial Hospital East

Santo Paniello, MD

Leslie Weeks, MD

SMH Awards 1st Quarter Doctor of the Quarter

Slidell Memorial Hospital names Francis Petitto, MD as Doctor of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter period of 2023.

SMH May Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the April Employee of the Month recipients: Amanda Bates, Ceyrelia Ladner and Natalie Prinz.

Leslie Goertz's Stroke Survivor Story

When Leslie Goertz picked up an extra shift she had no idea that decision would ultimately save her life.

SMH Awards Doctor of the Quarter

Slidell Memorial Hospital names Jessica Rosselot, MD as Doctor of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter period of 2022.

SMH Regional Cancer Center Holds Grand Opening for Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic

Why should you have a yearly Well-Woman visit?

Preventative healthcare is important to your well being. Make sure to schedule and attend your yearly Well-Woman visit.

Clint Schoolfield, MD

Monica Horner, RN

Ochsner Health Center – Robert Boulevard

Rebecca Martinez, MD

Cheryl Hickey, MD

Edwin Forrest, MD

Beau Admire, MD

Shafi Mohamed, MD

John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute

John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute – Slidell offers more than 30 years of cardiology experience to provide exceptional and comprehensive cardiovascular care to our community.

SMH April Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the April Employee of the Month recipients: Trish Maner, Susan Ward and Starr Robinson!

SMH Ochsner Therapy and Wellness- Gause East

SMH Ochsner Therapy and Wellness- Front Street

SMH Foundation hosts 3rd annual golf tournament, benefitting SMH Regional Cancer Center

Feeling the Burn? Let's talk about GERD!

Did you know that one in five people in the United States is affected by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) every day?

Pelican Urgent Care- West End

5 Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

Symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease are subtle. Knowing the signs can help you to recognize if something is wrong.

Plantar Faciitis: The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

If you experience periods of pain in your heel that worsenes when you step or walk? You may have plantar faciitis...

SMH March Employees of the Month

Congratulations to the March Employee of the Month recipients, Blake Stockstill, Lynn Bagain and Tammy Durgin.

How to manage allergy season in Louisiana

Feeling sneezy and congested? Living in Louisiana can mean struggling with a unique set of allergy symptoms that can be tough to handle.

SMH and Ochsner Name Claire Chitwood as Chief Operating Officer

Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) and Ochsner Health welcomed Claire Chitwood as divisional chief operating officer in January.

Stop chasing Zzzs and get better quality sleep

Sleep plays a critical role in our mental and physical wellness. Learn how to achieve a better quality of sleep with the following tips.

What you need to know about preventing falls

Although falls are more common in older adults, they are not solely due to the effects of aging. Falls can be prevented.

SMH Board of Commissioners selects new officers

A Heart-to-Heart about Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. We are talking about the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

January Employee of the Month Recipients

Congratulations to Betty Boriskie, Anne Lease, and Stephanie Higginbotham for being selected as Employees of the Month for January.

When should you go to the Emergency Room?

Knowing where to seek treatment and the differences between primary care, urgent care and emergency care could potentially save your life.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Do you know where your thyroid gland is and what it does? If not, we are going to talk about this tiny gland and why it is so important to our bodies.

SMH Regional Cancer Center Showcases New Cancer-Fighting Investment

December Employees of the Month

Congratulations to Mary Lou Zimmerman, Clarah Palsis, and Leighton Matlock for being selected as Employees of the Month for December.

Fight that Post-Holiday Bloat

Did you enter the new year feeling sluggish and bloated? Here are some tips to get your digestive health back on track.

Upgrade your Canned Cranberry Sauce!

A homemade cranberry sauce is simple and delicious. Once you try this recipe, you'll never use canned sauce again!

November Employee of the Month Recipients

Congratulations to Lori Fonte, Cindy Gleason, and Alyssa Caillouet for being selected as Employees of the Month for November.

Let's talk about the Flu!

December 5-11 is National Influenza Vaccination Week and it's time to talk about the flu and why it is so important to get your flu shot!

SMH Breaks Ground on Hospital Expansion

Tips to Avoid Food Guilt Around the Holidays

The holidays can be a time of anxiety for individuals who may struggle with their eating habits. We are here to tell you that you do not have to feel guilty for indulging in a little extra food.

3 Slidell Memorial team members selected as 2022 Healthcare Heros

Slidell Memorial's Hope Arriaza, Bill Khars, and Edward Mannina Jr. ,MD, were selected as honorees on New Orleans City Business's Healthcare Heros 2022 List.

October Employee of the Month Recipients

Congratulations to Sherrie Gifford, Dawn Burks, and Jamal Butler for being selected as Employees of the Month for October.

Ochsner Health Center- 901 Gause

What's happening at Slidell Memorial in November

A look at all the support groups, classes, and community events happening at Slidell Memorial in November!

Trick-or-Treating Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween

Taking the kiddos trick-or-treating tonight? Read about the best ways to keep Halloween fun and safe.

What is Metastatic Breast Cancer?

October 13th is Metastatic Breast Awareness Day. In this blog post we will talk about what exactly Metastatic Breast Cancer is.

Mental Health matters, don't forget to check in with yourself!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is just as important as your physical health. Learn what to look for and how to check in with yourself.

7 Reasons Coffee Can Be Good for your Health

Do you wonder if your morning cup of coffee is good for your health? We are talking about the health benefits that can come from drinking coffee.

Heart Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Simple swaps to your favorite recipes can make a big difference for your heart health. This heart-healthy chili will make you feel good and taste delicious.

Prioritize your Health as you Age

It's inevitable, as you age there are certain things you need to do to keep up with your health. Healthy aging shouldn't be complicated, read these aging tips.

What's Happening at Slidell Memorial in October

Take a look at the support groups, classes, and community events happening in October at Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Need a Delicious Dish to Serve on Game Day?

Football season is back! With the return of football, that means that you need a new recipe to impress your family and friends with at your game day parties!

Dr. Jennifer Olivier named on Castle Connolly's "Top Doctors" 2022 List

Germaine Thurmond, FNP

Whitney Stevens, NP

Barry Frederick, PA-C

Have you Established a Primary Care Provider?

Do you have an established primary care provider? Learn why it is important to have a physician that you can trust with your long-term medical care.

SMH Founders Building

New Award Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses at Slidell Memorial Hospital

Louisiana Mental Health Coalition

Northshore Healthcare Leaders Launch Healthcare Sector Strategy Pilot Program

Economic development initiative will harness competitive advantages, enhance workforce, and promote the Northshore as a healthcare destination

Varun K. Pala, MD

Olga Gomez Siegert, MD

Ramy El Khoury, MD

Nabil J. Azar, MD

Srikanth Tamma, MD

Suma P. Satti, MD

Yasmin Hajja, MD

Aurash Khoobehi, MD

Rabia Cattie, MD

Rabia L. Cattie, MD

Henry Quevedo Diaz, MD

Joseph A. Pedone, MD

Frank J. Arena, MD

James T. Rittelmeyer, MD

Slidell Memorial Deploys UVC Disinfection Robot to Fight Infections

Tru-D robot destroys germs with cutting-edge technology

Updated Visitor Guidelines - March 9, 2022

Nutrition Labels: How do I Read Them?

Maria Suarez Bohorquez, MD

Telemetry Monitor Technician Program

Current Career Opportunities Available at Slidell Memorial

We have competitive rates and sign-on incentives available to newly hired eligible candidates!

Daniel J. Bourgeois, III, MD, MPH

Rachel Csaki, MD

Marc Raj, DO

Judith Baker, NP

Andrea Juneau, PA-C

Lori Lemoine, DNP

Gabriel Uwaifo, MD

S. Ryan Honeycutt, PA

John Vu, MD

James O'Hare, MD

Zachary Kleinpeter, PA-C

Sabrina Brody-Camp, MD

Lauren Thomassie, MD

Caroline Lee, MD

Helene Erickson, MD, PhD

Rebecca Varnado, NP

Jennifer Harvey, NP

Rebecca Grob, NP

Cathryn Hassett, MD

Former Board Chairman Recognized for Years of Service to SMH

SMH, Ochsner, Northshore Technical Community College and Tri-Parish Works partner on CNA Program

Slidell Memorial Hospital selects Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Bethala Speaks on Cardiac Care in Slidell

Slidell Memorial Hospital opens new High-Risk Breast Clinic

SMH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVES BOND REFUNDING ISSUE, RESULTING IN SAVINGS TO PROPERTY TAXPAYERS

Understanding the Joint Operating Agreement with Ochsner Health

Stroke - What You Need To Know

Stroke can happen quickly and symptoms can occur without you even realizing it. This is what will happen if you are experiencing a stroke.

Advancements in Breast Reconstruction - Understanding Your Options

Surgery for Breast Cancer - Understanding Your Options

A New Year, A Healthier You

The Future of Operating Rooms

COVID CASES ARE RISING, PUBLIC COMPLIANCE CAN SLOW IT

The Importance of Negative Pressure Rooms

Bradley Hall, DO

SMH Birthing Center - Virtual Tour

FOR THE SAKE OF EVERYONE, WEAR YOUR MASK!

Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely

Celebrate the holiday season safely by following these lower risk activities recommended by the CDC:

SMH Volunteers award scholarships to 10 local students

National Guacamole Day

Recipe from the American Heart Association Cookbook

SMH Foundation Awards Grant for Hospital Transportation Chairs

Birth Certificate Application Process

Dr. William Dabdoub receives APMA Award of Excellence

Heat-Related Illnesses

Life as a Nurse During COVID-19

Slidell Memorial Hospital selects Holly Sanchez to become Chief Operating Officer

Slidell Memorial Hospital selects David Grizzard to become Chief Financial Officer

Joshua T. Lim, MD

Cory A. Roberts, MD

Louis C. Hebert, MD

Melvin Ferlita Jr., MD

Kyle R. Ingram, MD

Michelle C. Knecht, MD

Kelly Gajewski, MD

Updated Visitor Guidelines - July 29, 2021

Louisiana COVID-19 Cases

Information from Louisiana Department of Health, updated daily at noon.

Información sobre coronavirus en Español

Danit Talmi, MD

Robert Stears, MD

Russ Savit, MD

Jed A Santa Maria, MD

Erik Richter, MD

Eugene Pretorius, MD

Bradley Peet, MD

Tara M. Otto, MD

Eugene Oh, MD

Justin H. Pham, MD

Giovanni Millare, MD

Jeremie Karsenti, Do

Rodney K. Hutson, MD

Faheem Hussain, MD

Byron Herpich, MD

Stephanie Heinlen, MD

Kristina Hawk, MD

William H. Hartz, MD

Robert Guilbault, III, MD

Ryan Geracimos, MD

Valerie Eckard, MD

Jack M. Drew, MD

Gary L. Dier, MD

Mark Brown, MD

Renee Bonetti, MD

Justin J. Boe, MD

Anil Bhavsar, MD

Linda K. Armstrong, DO

Sophia Mai, MD

Syed F. Zaidi, MD

Amy L. Warpinski, DO

Benson Tran, MD

Jay D. Tank, MD

Jeffery Reboul, DO

Ernest C. Hansen, III, MD

Gregory J. Hall, MD

Matthew Greenspan, MD

Anne Giuliano, MD

Dean Hickman, MD

John Lyle Tron Gomez, MD

Cynthia Wallentine, MD

Scott F. Thames, MD

Alexander W. Sung, MD

John B. Seymour, MD

John C. Sandoz

Matthew Rivenburgh, MD

Rashmi Williams, MD

Syed Rizvi, MD

Patricia Kachur, MD

Robert A. Butler, MD

Terence Casey, MD

Ernest Siwik, MD

Parrish Eilers, MD

Brant Domangue, MD

Maeghan Davis, MD

Griffin Coffelt, MD

Hassan Bokhari, MD

David Oubre, MD

Jeremy Henderson, MD

Kenneth Farris, MD

Lori Summers, MD

Jordan A. Roberts, MD

Michael Miguez, MD

Jeffrey H. Loose, MD

Ali Khoobehi, MD

Kim Kaye, MD

Jodie Harrison, NP

Daniel Bonifield, DO

Michael J. Pickett, MD

Aisha Parker, MD

Sharmila Harendra, MD

Jennifer Hansen, MD

William Gabbard, MD

Letonna Bradford, MD

Emily P. Masoumy, MD

Richard LeBlanc, Jr., MD

Pamela M. Bartholomew, MD

Lora Kahn, MD

Joshua Parks, MD

Rebeca Candal, MD

Daniel R. Denis, MD

Christian Scheuermann, MD

William Romani, Jr., MD

Dwight Reynolds, MD

James LaNasa, III, MD

Ryan Jupiter, MD

Trent Desselle, MD

Craig Dates, MD

C. Aaron Sissell, NP

Schedule A Virtual Visit Using MyChart

COVID-19 Spotlight: Materials Management

SMH Maternity Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis - Updated July 8, 2021

SMH Board of Commissioners selects Sandy Badinger to become Chief Executive Officer

How to Obtain a Copy of Your Medical Records During the COVID-19 Crisis

SMH Foundation Launches New Campaign in Support of SMH Heroes

Update on Food Donations: New Number and Drop-Off Days

Testing for COVID-19

Virtual Visits

New Visitor Policy

Provide Extra Masks For Those In Need

Nationwide Need For Blood Donors

Update: Limited entry points, screenings and clinic visits

What To Do If You Are Sick With Coronavirus

10 Things You Can Do To Manage Your Health At Home

Community Outreach Classes Cancelled

Slidell Memorial Hospital confirms positive COVID-19 patient

People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19

Gov. Edwards Confirms Louisiana's First Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19

Important Leadership Change Announcement

SMH Parking Garage

Jason A. Rigol, MD

Matthew K. Miller, MD

Jeffrey S. Pinto, MD

Tim Peterson, MD

Erin Biro, MD

David R. Wallace, MD

Donald L. Thomas, MD

Paul R. Smith, MD

Adam D. Olsan, MD

Harold McGrade, MD

Ananth Gopalan, MD

Charles Brdlik, MD

Muhammad F. Khaliq, MD

Himanshu Chokhawala, MD

Benjamin Boyle, DO

Marcus Ware, MD

Joseph R. Keen, DO

Jones Tonye, MD

Benjamin L. Brown, MD

Richard L. Martinez, MD

William Zinn, MD

Jehanzeb Khan, MD

Jason Braud, MD

Rajiv Doddamani, MD

Anne Marsala, MD

Craig Conard, MD

James Krulisky, MD

Thomas R. Kimball, MD

Cuong Bui, MD

Jessica Rosselot, MD

Jodi Powell, NP

Linda Melerine, NP

Matthew Bassett, PA

Klar Rovira IV, MD

Sheryl Ramdass, MD

Olubunmi Ogunwole, MD

Michael Nguyen, MD

Ashraf Jamil, MD

Eric W. West, MD

Mark Taylor, MD

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Anzalone, Johnson appointed to SMH Board of Commissioners

Anzalone, Johnson appointed to SMH Board of Commissioners (Aug. 28, 2018 – Slidell, LA) – The...

How to Protect Your Loved Ones from the Flu

This year’s deadly flu season is still going strong, and southern Louisiana isnt out of the woods yet. Across the state, at least three......

SMH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCES CEO BILL DAVIS HAS OPTED TO LEAVE SMH AT THE END OF HIS CONTRACT TERM, DEC. 31, 2018

SMH Board OF COMMISSIONERS announces CEO BILL DAVIS has opted to leave SMH at the end of...

Junk Food: Will Higher Taxes Break Our Addiction?

We hope you’ve enjoyed the food for thought” from Slidell Memorial’s recent blog entries. From guilt-free Cajun cooking to holiday food for......

How Slidell Can Enjoy Cajun Cooking with a Little Less Guilt

As we ring in 2018, you can bet folks all over St. Tammany Parish are making resolutions to eat healthily, lose weight, reduce their risk of......

SMH Board of Commissioners, Advisory Board announce 2018 schedules of meetings

SMH Board of Commissioners, Advisory Board announce 2018 schedules of meetings (Dec. 15,...

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Your Guide to Cancer Screenings and Classes in Slidell

Cancer screening can help you find cancer before you experience any symptoms. Support groups and training can give you a network of support...

7 Things to Do Before, During and After Your Hospital Stay

Face it. Going to the hospital isn’t most people’s idea of a great time. Whether it’s an emergency or scheduled visit, the worry and...

Fire Safety Starts at Home

If you’re like most parents, you are devoted to safety and do your best to keep your child out of harm’s way at home. Regardless how...

SMH offers community health programs in September

SMH offers community health programs in September (Aug. 17, 2017 – Slidell, La.) – Slidell...

Slidell Moms Help Other Moms

Who says stay-at-home moms in Slidell have to stay at home?The MOMS Club of Slidell Area (a local chapter of the International MOMS Club...

Blood drive in Slidell on Jul. 29 on behalf of Rep. Scalise

Blood drive in Slidell on Jul. 29 on behalf of Rep. Scalise Being held during Northshore Family...

Multiple Sclerosis Resources for Louisiana

Fatigue. Heat sensitivity. Confusion. Loss of coordination. Blurred vision. Pain and cramping.The early symptoms of multiple sclerosis...

Ochsner Health System, SMH and STPH to Revitalize Recently Closed Louisiana Heart Hospital

SMH offers community health programs in July

SMH offers community health programs in July (June 19, 2017 – Slidell, La.) – Slidell...

SMH announces 6 new providers in SMH Physicians Network

SMH announces 6 new providers in SMH Physicians Network All had previously been with Louisiana...

Slidell Memorial Hospital receives an “A” for patient safety in Spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Slidell Memorial Hospital receives an A” for patient safety in Spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital...

Well-known primary care providers join SMH Physicians Network

Well-known primary care providers join SMH Physicians Network (May 23, 2017 – Slidell, LA)...

Message from CEO Bill Davis About Heart Health

Heart disease and cardiac arrest are the first and third leading causes of death, respectively. Of the 395,000 cases of cardiac arrest that......

Baby and Me Tobacco Free

SMH is proud to host Baby & Me Tobacco Free, a smoking cessation program for expecting mothers....

What Is Pleural Mesothelioma?

In Louisiana, asbestos exposure is most common in shipyards and oil refineries. The state ranks 18th in the U.S. for mesothelioma and asbestosis...

SMH Heart Center: Your Full-Service Cardiac Specialists

The Heart Center at Slidell Memorial Hospital is a world-class cardiac facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment and top quality care....

Strokes and their Symptoms: What Louisiana Needs to Know

Learn the signs of stroke here. Some knowledge may one day save your life--or the life of a friend or family member....

SMH offers community health programs in October

Slidell Memorial Hospital will present the following community education and support programs in...

What Do Cancer Treatment Services Cost?

Where do I go for cancer treatment? What costs will be covered by insurance? When costs have you feeling overwhelmed, speak with the SMH cancer...

Pregnancy and Driving Safety

Tips pregnant women can remember as they step into a car to make their driving experience safer for themselves and their growing babies....

Slidells Cancer Care World Class Close to Home

Cancer services are no longer spread across multiple facilities. Instead, Gulf South Louisiana residents and beyond can look within their...

Sleepless in Slidell? Sleep Center Can Help

When counting sheep hasn’t worked, when over-the-counter sleep aids aren’t helping, and when the home remedies on Pinterest have failed,...

Are You Prepared for Medical Emergencies?

Medical emergencies tend to be stressful and traumatic emotionally and financially. Being well-equipped for any emergency situation is...

Understanding Major Types of Cardiac Surgery

Every day in the United States, thousands of cardiac surgeries are successfully performed. Most of them involve replacing a defective valve...

Update from CDC on ZIKA Virus

Update from CDC regarding ZIKA: 10 pregnant US patients have been affected by the ZIKA virus.2 had miscarriages2 had elective abortions because...

Keep yourself Healthy: Quit Smoking!

Every year, nearly half a million people die from smoking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that smoking can...

Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health System Finalize Partnership

HANA Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Table: An SMH Innovation in Orthopedic Services

The time patients stay at the hospital post hip replacement has gone down significantly, due in large part to a new, rotating, composite......

How Antioxidants Improve Your Health--and How to Eat More of Them!

Antioxidants have become somewhat of a buzzword, and many of us know we should eat more of them—but not everyone understands what they are. As...

The report cards are in! SMH is the only hospital in the New Orleans metro area to achieve an "A" grade for its Hospital Safety Score.

Indoor Ergonomics: Staying in Good Form While Indoors

Here at Slidell Memorial we’ve realized a couple things—the first is that health comes from the inside out, and that an ounce of...

Are you prepared for hurricane season?

People don’t really give importance to the need of being prepared for a hurricane. But, taking steps prior to a hurricane can help to a...

How to Respond to a Distressed Swimmer

It wouldn’t be a summer without swimming, but for some, splashing around in the pool or any body of water can prove dangerous. According to...

Slidell Elks Lodge helps SMH Cardio & Pulmonary Rehab

Members of the Slidell Elks Lodge 2321 recently presented a donation of $958 to the Slidell Memorial...

Donation honors June Collins

The Tammany Yacht Club gave a donation of $250 to the Slidell Memorial Hospital Foundation in honor...

8 Signs That You Are Dehydrated

Dehydration can have dire consequences if left untreated that extend to unconsciousness, coma, organ failure, and even death. Dehydration is...

The Return of Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Gulf

Over the past few years, researchers have found that the Gulf region has seen an increase in a dangerous kind of illness: neglected tropical......

Protection From the Sun: Best Practices

With the weather getting warmer and summer just around the corner there’s a few things to check off the list: Getting some new summer...

SMH Board of Executive Committee Commissioners sets special meeting

The Slidell Memorial Hospital Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Mon., May 11 at 5 p.m. The board...

How a Support Group Can Help You Manage a Stressful Diagnosis or Life Change

Dealing with a complex medical condition or a stressful life change—and the emotional, and practical concerns that come with it—can be......

Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

The cancer battle is fought on two fronts—the physical, and the psychological/emotional. Learning how to cope psychologically after a cancer......

SMH offers community health programs in May

Slidell Memorial Hospital will present the following community education and support programs in May. Pre-registration...

Comprehensive new SMH Heart Center ushers in more convenient, advanced care for cardiac patients

Residents of East St. Tammany Parish and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Picayune, will soon be able to...

Ochsner Health System and Slidell Memorial Hospital sign a Letter of Intent to form strategic partnership to enhance local healthcare

For Immediate Release Contact: Giselle Hecker Ochsner Health System 504-842-9219 ghecker@ochsner.org Sam Caruso ...

SMH offers community health programs in April

Slidell Memorial Hospital will present the following community education and support programs in...

Application deadline is May 22 for SMH Summer Junior Volunteers program

Slidell Memorial Hospital is accepting applications for its Summer Junior Volunteer Program until May 22. Junior Volunteers...

SMH Board of Commissioners selects 2015 officers

At its recent meeting, the Slidell Memorial Hospital Board of Commissioners selected David G. Mannella as Board Chairman for...

How to Prepare for Major Surgery

Surgery puts a lot of stress on the body, so the more prepared you are, the better you’ll be able to handle it. Here are five simple tips to......

Photo Caption: Women’s Health Alliance Board of Directors

Four local residents will serve as the Slidell Memorial Hospital Womens Health Alliance Board of Directors for 2015. They are...

SMH “Promises” image campaign earns national honors

The Telly Awards has named Slidell Memorial Hospitals multi-faceted marketing Our Promise to You” campaign as a double...

‘A Day for Girls’ Health’ in Slidell on Feb. 28

Learning how to make responsible and healthy choices is a lesson teens must learn to build successful adulthoods. Making those...

February is Heart Month: Know Your Numbers

February is heart month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with Million Hearts, a national effort to prevent heart......

5 Factors That Contribute to Heart Disease and Stroke

February is Heart Health Month. To mark this occasion, here are five factors you need to be aware of that can affect your hearts health,...

Need help to keep going on your New Year’s weight-loss resolution? SMH’s Ideal Protein announces new web-based tools now available

Theres some new help from Ideal Protein, the weight-loss program offered through Slidell Memorial Hospital, thats just in...

Tribute to Dr. Thomas Weatherall, first radiation oncologist in Slidell

Slidell Memorial staff and providers join the community in mourning the loss of Dr. Thomas...

The Flu Season Is Not Over Yet. There is Still Time to Get Vaccinated

Even though the flu season typically ends in February or soon after, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) influenza activity......

Cocran honored for 25 years volunteer service at SMH

Slidell Memorial Hospital officials are honoring Edith Cocran of Slidell to mark her 25th anniversary as a volunteer at the...

Advice to Parents About Their Child's Visit to the ER

The ER can often be a scary place for children suffering from an injury or sickness, which only adds to the stress experienced by their...

The Vital Role Medical Imaging Plays in Treatment and Diagnosis

Read about the importance of medical imaging to our patients in Slidell....

Surviving Stroke - Part 3

As we told you in Part 1 of this series, Know Your Risks,” stroke can happen to anyone. There’s a common misconception that a stroke is......

Surviving Stroke - Part 2

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities at SMH Regional Cancer Center

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we have several activities lined up to celebrate.$50 Screening MammogramsWe are providing a...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Surviving Stroke - A Three Part Series

Surviving stroke depends on three things: knowing your risk, managing your risk factors, and knowing the signs of stroke so you can act FAST...

What You Need to Know about Throat Cancer

What are the First Signs of Throat Cancer? Can a Swab Detect It? What are the Symptoms?...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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Cardiac Health in the News: "Extreme" Exercise and Heart Health

After all the good press about exercise and heart health, it may sound shocking to read this headline, but most things done to an extreme...

Cardiac Health in the News: The Dangers of Niacin for High Cholesterol Patients

With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, researchers are constantly studying its causes and risk factors. As...

Cardiac Health in the News: Why Women Are More Likely To Die of a Heart Attack

An Indian researcher at Yale School of Medicine has found that women have longer hospital stays and are more likely to die after a heart...

Strong Bones Are Not Just for Seniors: Why Bone Health is Important at Every Age

When you hear the word Osteoporosis,” you immediately think senior citizen” or elderly patient” right? You might even take that further and......

Cancer Prevention News, Part 2

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Fight Fraud, Waste & Abuse!

Contact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) Hotline if you suspect misappropriation (theft), fraud, waste or abuse of public...

Cancer Prevention News, Part 1

Updating basic guidelines with recent developmentsAs a regional leader in cancer treatment, Slidell Memorial Hospital has the expertise and......

How Medical Imaging Helps People Beat Cancer

Cancer. The word by itself is enough to inspire fear, anger, and profound sadness. There are few Americans alive today who haven’t had their......

Slidell Memorial Stays Up-To-Date With Latest Orthopedic Care Technologies

A Patient’s Guide to the hana® Hip and Knee Arthroplasty TableSlidell Memorial Hospital is fully committed to providing the best...

Slidell Memorial Hospital Leads the Way in Medical Imaging

Medical imaging refers to the different technologies used to view the human body in order to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions.......

Slidell Memorial Hospital Cardiology Services Heart Health Series: Part 4

Heart Disease: a variety of diseases with consistent treatment goals, part 4.In parts one and two of our series on heart health, we covered......

Slidell Memorial Hospital Cardiology Services Heart Health Series: Part 3

Part 3Heart Disease: a variety of diseases with consistent treatment goals.In parts one and two of our series on heart health and the...

Slidell Memorial Hospital Cardiology Services Heart Health Series: Part 2

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Reducing the Risk of Implant Failure: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Orthopedic Services

Just one year ago, doctors and researchers alike were puzzled by the fact that women who underwent hip-replacement surgery were almost 30......

Slidell Memorial Hospital Cardiology Services Heart Health Series: Part 1

Living in Louisiana, your chances of getting heart disease are high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.8%...

BYOD: How Emergency Services Can Benefit from a Business Technology Trend

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to work has become so commonplace in most workplace environments its hard to call it a trend anymore; its more of...

When a Loved One Needs Cancer Services: Preparing to be a Caregiver

A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering thing, and not just for the patient seeking cancer services. Family and friends often find themselves......

Emergency Services: When You Need Them, and When You Don't

Let’s face it: no one ever wants to visit the Emergency Room. Emergency Services are those things we don’t even want to think about until we......

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Naomi Wilson, NP

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Brandy Glorioso, PA-C

Mary Christine Boyte, NP

Kevin M. Goodson, MD

Ryan Rhodes, MD

Tori D. Hord, NP

Rebecca Ezell, FNP-C

Arjun Mahendra, MD

Michelle Denette, NP

Patrick Fitzsimmons, MD

Sapna Desai, MD

Devyn Rohlfs Rivera, MD

Advancements in Surgical Services at Slidell Memorial Hospital

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