Business Details
44 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pediatrician in New Orleans
Hales Pediatrics has been dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents since 1982. Our practice emphasizes direct physician-patient interaction, with all medical concerns addressed personally by board-certified pediatricians. We maintain a child-friendly environment featuring separate spaces for sick and well visits to minimize exposure risks. Our team offers 24/7 on-call availability for urgent matters and same-day appointments for sick children. With over four decades of collective experience, we prioritize face-to-face consultations and administer all immunizations directly through physicians.We provide preventive care, acute illness treatment, and ongoing support for families while maintaining open communication with local specialists. Our office accommodates newborn weight checks and offers limited in-house lab testing for strep, flu, and RSV. We welcome expectant parents for complimentary consultations to discuss their child's future care needs. Our commitment to timely service ensures minimal wait times through appointment-based scheduling while maintaining flexibility for urgent cases. We maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance throughout our operations.
Services
Pediatric Care
Immunizations
Sick Visits
Well Child Exams
Emergency Services
Newborn Care
Lab Testing
Parent Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with over 40 years of combined experience
- 24/7 on-call availability for urgent medical concerns
- Same-day appointments for sick children guaranteed
- Direct physician communication for all medical questions
- Child-friendly office with dedicated wellness/sick visit spaces
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
What people say
Incredible doctors
Caring and thorough
Attentive and patient
Efficient clinic
Phenomenal doctors
Services
Pediatric Care
Comprehensive medical care for children from birth through college years. Our board-certified pediatricians provide preventive wellness exams, acute illness treatment, and chronic condition management. Services include developmental screenings, nutritional guidance, and adolescent health consultations in a child-friendly environment.
Immunizations
Full immunization schedule following American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. All vaccines administered directly by physicians rather than nurses. We provide detailed information about vaccine benefits and risks while maintaining strict safety protocols for storage and administration.
Sick Visits
Dedicated appointments for acute illnesses with same-day availability guaranteed. Separate waiting areas minimize exposure risks. Physicians diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses including respiratory infections, fevers, and gastrointestinal issues using evidence-based treatment protocols.
Well Child Exams
Preventive care visits for routine screenings and developmental assessments. Annual physical exams track growth patterns and identify potential health concerns. Services include vision/hearing screenings, autism screenings, and age-appropriate health education for patients and families.
Emergency Services
24/7 on-call physician support for urgent medical concerns. Rapid response system connects families with available doctors within 60 minutes. Clear guidance for severe emergencies directs patients to appropriate hospital facilities while maintaining continuity of care.
People
M. Nora Oates
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with 20+ years of experience. Completed residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Specializes in emergency pediatrics and preventive care. Active member of American Academy of Pediatrics.
Elizabeth Swanson Milvid
Pediatrician
New Orleans native with 15+ years in practice. Completed residency at LSU School of Medicine. Focus areas include newborn care and developmental pediatrics. Active in community health education initiatives.
Kathleen E. Gorman
Pediatrician
LSU-trained pediatrician with special interest in adolescent health. Former patient of Hales Pediatrics now serving multiple generations of families. Recognized for patient-centered communication approach.
Charles A. Haydel, Jr.
Pediatrician
Third-generation New Orleans pediatrician. Completed residency at Children's Hospital. Active in local education boards and children's advocacy organizations. Special focus on sports medicine for young athletes.
Meghan Jones
Pediatrician
Recent addition with public health expertise. Completed dual MD/MPH training. Special interests in nutrition and preventive pediatrics. Former journalist brings unique communication skills to patient education.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for infants through college-aged patients, providing continuous care from birth to young adulthood.
How do I reach a doctor after hours?
Call our main line (504-897-0744) and follow prompts to reach our on-call physician within 60 minutes.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we guarantee same-day appointments for sick children during regular office hours.
Are vaccines administered by doctors?
Yes, all immunizations are given directly by our board-certified pediatricians, not nurses.
Can I meet the doctors before my baby's birth?
We offer complimentary prenatal visits for expectant parents to meet our physicians and discuss care preferences.
What lab services are available?
We perform rapid strep, flu, and RSV testing in-office. More complex tests are sent to external labs through your insurance plan.
