Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans has been ranked the #1 hospital in Louisiana for 12 consecutive years, and it’s easy to see why. This flagship facility combines academic excellence with state-of-the-art resources, offering physicians an environment where innovation and collaboration are the norm. As you step into its modern operating suites, specialized ICUs, and advanced transplant units, you’ll immediately sense the institution’s commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Ochsner is nationally ranked across multiple specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and liver and heart transplants. The system holds five “High Performing” designations in cardiac care—heart failure, heart attack, heart bypass, TAVR, and aortic valve surgery—and leads the region with more than 50 high-performing condition ratings overall. Its Gayle & Tom Benson Cancer Center is clinically integrated with MD Anderson, while recognition from organizations like Leapfrog Group and WebMD highlight its culture of quality and digital excellence.
Your work here will be bolstered by Ochsner’s robust academic mission. The Department of Anesthesiology offers residencies and fellowships in Adult Cardiac Anesthesia, Pulmonary Critical Care, and Neurocritical Care, with learners actively involved in daily patient management. The hospital’s research infrastructure supports both clinical and translational studies, and while publishing is not required, opportunities abound for those who want to contribute to academic medicine.
Physician-led and the largest not-for-profit employer in Louisiana, Ochsner has been a cornerstone of care since assuming the role of regional anchor after Hurricane Katrina. The health system now operates across community hospitals and specialty centers, driven by a mission to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that improves lives throughout the Gulf South.