Patient Care - Infectious Diseases Section
Infectious Disease (HIV/Hepatitis C Care) • New Orleans, LA
About
Patient Care - Infectious Diseases Section is part of LSU Department of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering specialized care for HIV, hepatitis C, musculoskeletal infections, and sexually transmitted infections. The clinic operates at multiple locations including University Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, and Crescent Care, providing services such as social services, behavioral health, dental care, medication assistance, and PrEP for HIV patients.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease (HIV/Hepatitis C Care)
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Phone
5047024344
helpdesk@lsuhsc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Blais): 4.9/5 stars (58 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Butler): 5.0/5 stars (7 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Baumgarten): 5.0/5 stars (6 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ehrensing): 5.0/5 stars (10 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Mushatt): 5/5 stars (7 ratings)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as knowledgeable, caring, and thorough
- High likelihood of patient recommendation for many individual specialists
- Appreciation for clear explanations of conditions and treatments
Common complaints
- Issues with communication and follow-up on test results
- Perceived poor bedside manner or dismissive attitude from some providers
- Unexpected or high additional clinic fees
- Allegations of medical negligence regarding failure to report positive test results
"Easy to talk to. Very caring. Great doctor."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Baumgarten)"The doctor was fine and very thorough... However, the clinic itself was a disappointment... There was an additional fee of $45 per shot... It was outrageous and unexpected."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Ehrensing)"From the moment she greeted me, she had an attitude. She seemed like she did NOT want to be there. Not only did she display poor bedside manner, she seemed irritated when I asked her questions."
— Vitals (Dr. Murphy)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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