About Us
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 care for well children, and support to our patients’ families and caregivers.
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 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 seek to improve our care, and welcome your comments and suggestions.
Our friendly office staff will help with scheduling, insurance, and other matters, but all questions about your child’s care, urgent and routine, will be answered by our doctors. There are no “silly questions.” We value having direct phone conversations with our patients. This approach helps us build stronger relationships with families and minimizes potential misunderstandings. We consider this to be an integral part of how we connect with and care for our families. In addition, we have open communication with physicians and specialists within the area.
Your child’s privacy and patient confidentiality are important to us. We are expecting you, so upon arrival, give us your child’s first name. Please tell us if your child is ill. We offer separate nursery, well, and sick reception areas. We offer a full schedule of immunizations, which follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines. Immunizations are given by our pediatricians, not by nurses. We are happy to discuss our approach to immunizations, as well as concerns and questions you might have.
We perform limited laboratory testing in our office, including rapid tests for strep throat, flu, RSV, and routine urinalysis. More complex tests are ordered from outside laboratories, as specified by your insurance plan. If you are in the process of selecting a pediatrician you are welcome to visit us. We regularly meet with expectant parents awaiting a new baby to discuss your needs and wishes and to help with questions before your baby arrives. Please call our office to schedule a “get-acquainted” visit as you consider choosing your child’s doctor.
3525 Prytania St., Suite 602
New Orleans, LA 70115
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday
Closed