LCMC Health 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. Nikita Patel is a native of Louisiana, having gone to Louisiana State University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She went on to complete her Pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital of New Orleans with Louisiana State University School... Read More about Nikita Patel, MD

Avery Sampson, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. Dr. Sampson earned a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. She then completed a Pediatric Residency at UMMC. Dr. Sampson has been in practice for 13 years. Dr. Sampson is the Section Head for multiple Southshore pediatric clinics.

Dr. Truc Dinh received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed her internship and residency at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and she has been on staff at Ochsner since October 2020. Dr. Dinh enjoys photography, hiking,... Read More about Truc X. Dinh, MD

Dr. Michelle Mims received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences from Auburn University. She then earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Mims went on to complete a pediatrics residency with Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Her special areas of interest are preventative care and newborn care.

Dr. Laura (Winkeler) Nicosia earned her medical degree from LSU and completed her internship and residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. She practices internal medicine and pediatrics at Ochsner Health Center - Lapalco.

Marlon F. Joseph, MD, specializes in internal 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.

Karlie Gagliano, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. They offer developmental screenings, immunizations, ongoing care and monitoring of conditions, such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, sports physicals and well-child visits. They provide care for mild to moderate illnesses or injuries, including common colds, ear infections, flu, fever, nausea or vomiting, pink eye, rashes or skin infections, sore throat,... Read More about Karlie Gagliano, MD

Dr. Gates received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA in 2007. She went on to complete her internship and residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Gates is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2016 and... Read More about Lissa L. Gates, MD

Dr. Gates received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA in 2007. She went on to complete her internship and residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Gates is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2016 and... Read More about Lissa Gates, MD

Dr. Nikita Patel is a native of Louisiana, having gone to Louisiana State University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She went on to complete her Pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital of New Orleans with Louisiana State University School... Read More about Nikita Patel, MD

Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. They offer developmental screenings, immunizations, ongoing care and monitoring of conditions, such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, sports physicals and well-child visits. They provide care for mild to moderate illnesses or injuries, including common colds, ear infections, flu, fever, nausea or vomiting, pink eye, rashes or skin infections, sore throat,... Read More about Oleitha Wilson-Ruffin, MD