Welcome to Hales Pediatrics

The pediatricians at Hales Pediatrics provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents-from birth through the college years. This care includes treatment of sick children, preventive and "health maintenance" care for well children, and counsel and support to our patients' families and caregivers.

Dr. Stephen Hales has practiced pediatrics in New Orleans since 1978, until 1999 as a solo pediatrician. Dr. Oates, Dr. Milvid, Dr. Gorman, and Dr. Simon have been wonderful additions to Hales Pediatrics, each working about half time to allow time for their young families.

Our practice strives to provide the highest quality care, and to do so in an environment that encourages children to feel happy and safe as they come to our office. We value your time, and work very hard to assure that we see our patients with minimal delays. We also understand your need to have access to us by telephone. While the office staff will help with many questions you may have about scheduling appointments, insurance, and other non-medical matters, all of your questions about your child will be discussed with our pediatricians.

We are pleased with the feedback we hear from our patients-that they are seen on time, that their calls are returned, and, most importantly, that their children (almost always) look forward to "going to the doctor." We always strive to improve our care, and welcome your comments and suggestions.