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Ochsner Lake Area Hospital Emergency Room
Emergency care is close by in Lake Charles
In the event of an emergency please dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
When every second matters, you deserve a place that's prepared to help - fast. At CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, you'll find experienced caregivers ready to meet you at the door and guide you straight to care. Our emergency center in Lake Charles, Louisiana is designed to give you confidence and calm in a crisis, no matter what brings you in.
- Our team is prepared for emergencies of all kinds.
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - always here when you need us.
- Seamless transfers available to CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, if specialized care is needed.
- Transport options include ground and, when weather permits, air services.
- Help navigating insurance and billing - no surprises, just support.
Emergency Care is Close By in Lake Charles
At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health in Lake Charles, our emergency department is ready to deliver expert, compassionate care when you need it most. Here's how we'll guide you through your visit.
Arrival & Quick Assessment
Our team will welcome you and evaluate your condition right away. Patients with urgent or severe needs are taken directly for immediate care, while those with less serious concerns may be seen in a rapid-care area.
Check-in & Screening
We'll ask about your health history, current medications, and contact information. This ensures your care team has everything they need to trat you safely and effectively.
Testing & Results
Some visits require tests such as blood work or imaging. Results often take one to two hours, and we'll keep you updated and comfortable during that time.
Discharge & Next Steps
Before you leave, your provider will explain your diagnosis and treatment plan, answer your questions, and confirm your contact details to support any follow-up care.
Why Choose CHRISTUS Emergency Center in Lake Charles
Located within CHRISTUS Ochsner Area Hospital, our ER provides comprehensive emergency care with quick access to a larger network when needed. Most critical care transfers are coordinated with CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, just minutes away. Whether you arrive by yourself, with a loved one, or by ambulance, you'll be met with fast, focused care.
- Direct connection to CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick for advanced services
- Assistance from our Transfer Center to streamline specialty care access
- State-of-the-art equipment and experienced emergency providers
- Part of the CHRISTUS Health network - trusted care across the region
- Most insurance plans accepted
Comprehensive Health Care in Lake Charles
No matter your medical needs, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital delivers exceptional care with a full range of services, everything from emergency and outpatient care to advanced surgical treatment, maternity services, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.
Our facility combines compassionate, faith-based care with leading-edge technology to serve Southwest Louisiana with excellence.
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
4200 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Continuing your care, close to home
Your recovery doesn't end in the ER. If you need follow-up care, we'll help you get there - without having to start over. From primary care to specialty clinics across Lake Charles, you'll find support that keeps you moving forward.
- Explore primary care options
- Learn more about wound care
- Discover rehabilitation services
- Explore orthopedic care
Learn more about the care you can get with CHRISTUS Health.
Specialized Emergency Support
When minutes count, our emergency team is trained and ready. We're equipped to provide:
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Fast stoke care, close to home
If a stroke happens, minutes matter. You have access to stroke and neurosurgery experts right here, whether it's in the middle of the night or over the weekend. From tele-neurology to inpatient rehab just steps away, your care continues without missing a beat. And when it's needed, transfers happen fast, so treatment can, too.