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contents

62 FEATURES

IN EVERY ISSUE

ON THE COVER

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Cool Drinks for Hot days

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INSIDE

Four locals share their perfect creations

By Morgan Packard

“Doctors and Whiskey”

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Best Doctors

Our annual checkup: 608 listings in 76 specialties

By Kimberley Singletary

Along with our annual Best Doctors list, five of the doctors listed share the story of one of their toughest cases. Read about Director of Radiation Oncology at Touro Infirmary and University Medical Center Dr. Ellen “Elly” Zakris’ discovery of a young family’s rare genetic condition on pg.

75; the list begins on pg. 70.

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Editorial, plus a Mike Luckovich cartoon 24

JULIA STREET Questions and answers about our city

207 Try This

“Booze School”

208 STREETCAR

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“Return of The Chow Chow”

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston

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THE BEAT

LOCAL COLOR

THE MENU

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MARQUEE

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me again

170 table talk

Entertainment calendar

“Bumps In the Road”

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PERSONA

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MODINE’S NEW ORLEANS

172 restaurant insider

Theater Producer Barbara Motley

“Winning at Weight Watchers”

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Biz

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Joie d’Eve

“Businesses On the Grow”

“Mother’s Load”

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education

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IN TUNE

“Day of the Declaration”

“Guitars and Cornets”

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health

“Choosing Wisely”

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Read & Spin

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HEALTHBEAT

“Green Tea and Me”

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JAZZ LIFE

“Sound Theory: Music as elegant form”

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Crime Fighting

“Meeting Ali: Off the streets; in the ring”

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CHRONICLES

“The Shell Game”

A look at the latest albums and books

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HOME

“Contemporary Pioneers: Anne and Sellers Meric led the way in Lakeview South”

“ Steak Three Ways”

News From the Kitchens: Tal’s Hummus, Caribbean Room & Little Korea BBQ

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“Churn of the Season”

176 LAST CALL

Classic & Perfect Manhattans

178 DINING GUIDE

DIAL 12 D1 In the series’ anticipated final season, Inspector Lewis and Inspector Hathaway investigate new cases of murder and other crimes in the academic haven of Oxford. The premiere episode of three new films of Masterpiece: Mystery! “Inspector Lewis, The Final Season” begins on Sun., Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. on WYES-TV/Channel 12. For all program details, visit wyes.org.

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Doctors and Whiskey

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friend was having a first-time checkup by a doctor. Running through the routine questions, the doc asked her if she drank alcohol.

She replied that she did, but just socially, maybe two or three times a week and mostly wine.

The doctor paused, smiled and said, “The rule of thumb is that you’re OK if you don’t drink more than your doctor.” She was judged to be OK. We have an unusual juxtaposition of feature topics this month: our annual Best Doctors list plus a pictorial about some specialty cocktails recommended by local bartenders.

Considering the two topics made me wonder if there are any medicinal benefits to cocktails. Red wine, we have been told, can be good for the heart, but how about the distilled grains? Of all the mixers, I decided to check out whiskey because it’s so much a part of the city’s history, tracing back to when it would be shipped down by barge from Kentucky. It is also the official elixir for the native specialty, the Sazerac.

To my surprise there’s a website headed “10 Health Benefits of Whiskey.” Among those benefits are: fighting cancer, weight loss, reducing stroke risk and improving brain health.

(No mention was made of winning at the Olympics.)

Those benefits are impressive, and while I hope they’re true, I cannot endorse them. There are too many advertising concepts that are for sale on the internet. Also, health benefits may be affected with every other ingredient put in the cocktail. Nevertheless, it’s good to know that there may be some positives to booze. One bonus that I can attest to comes with ordering an Old Fashioned in which there’s always a slice of orange. Right there is a bounce of Vitamin C. Make it with whiskey, and you’re feeling better already.

Meanwhile, do what the doctor says. And if you want to lift a toast to your health, dilute it a bit and have it on the rocks.

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SPEAKING OUT

What Is a Racist

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e have heard the word “racist” used often this summer, especially in light of the tragedies in Baton Rouge and Dallas. It is a powerful word that can ruin peoples’ lives, careers and reputations. That is why it’s regrettable that so many people don’t know what they’re talking about when they use the word. It is one of the most misunderstood, misused and therefore most dangerous words in the English language. If words were weapons, “racist” would be an AK-47.

Used correctly, “racist” refers to a person who believes that one race is inherently superior to another. Merriam-Webster defines the word accordingly: “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities, and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.”

Anyone who believes that is ill advised and

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wrong-headed, but it isn’t a belief shared by many people. We agree with President Obama who, during his speech in Dallas, said, “we are not so divided as we seem.”

There are many people, however, who make decisions for reasons based on race, who are not racist themselves. If during an election a black person votes for a candidate of his race rather than one who is white, that isn’t necessarily racist if he’s doing so because he believes the black candidate will better understand his needs and situation. That is normal politics. Supporting a leader perceived to be one of your own has forever been common to cultures and countries. In some places it isn’t skin color that’s a determining factor, but religion or geography. Over time, and this is currently happening in the United Sates, race will become less of a reason to favor one person

over another and will be replaced by some other reason, such as social class. Barack Obama was first elected with the strong support of younger white voters who were excited with his youth and the spirit of change that he represented.

Change is a strong catalyst.

Race, though, remains as the most inflammatory of social divisions, and people cower at its use. They are afraid to use the words “black,” “white” or their synonyms in normal conversation. They could never, for example, say that a neighborhood has a majority black population for fear that saying so makes them racist, but that’s statistics, not bias.

In a country founded on the principle of freedom of speech, unchecked political correctness too often forces people to speak in code rather than in fact.

During the summer’s turmoil there was plenty of preaching about coming together. A good first step is to understand what we’re talking about. Random-fire use of a word such as “racist” is a form of bigotry. It is a crime against understanding. n

AN ORIGINAL ©MIKE LUCKOVICH CARTOON FOR NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE

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WITH POYDRAS THE PARROT

TH E PUR S UIT TO AN S W E R E T E RNAL Q U E S TION S

Sophie L. Gumbel Training School

Dear Julia and Poydras the Parrot, I am curious what you can tell me about the large building on Loyola Avenue, between Nashville and Joseph streets Uptown. I have passed by it many times while walking my dog and always wondered about it. Now, apparently, it’s part of the United Way, but what was its original use?

Bobby Ticknor New Orleans Upon her death, Sophie Virginia Lengsfield (1844-1916), widow of millionaire Simon Gumbel, left a $50,000 bequest that the city used to fund the establishment of the Sophia

[sic] Gumbel Home for the Feebleminded and Blind, an offshoot of the Touro-Shakespeare Almshouse. Architect Moise H. Goldstein designed the building, later known as the Sophie L. Gumbel Training School. Opened in 1922, the facility initially taught marketable skills, such as broom-making and weaving, to young girls with developmental challenges. From ’43 to ’62, the city welfare department utilized the property as a home for neglected and abused children. The Association of Retarded Children, now known as the ARC of Greater New Orleans, has leased the property since ’63. The building’s original use predates its completion.

Between October 1918 and April ’19, New Orleans had 54,089 reported cases of influenza and 3,489 flu-related fatalities, giving the city the dubious distinction of having the third-highest influenzarelated death rate of any United States city struck by the Spanish Influenza pandemic of ’18-’19; only Pittsburgh and Philadelphia lost proportionally more of their populations. No fewer than one out of every seven people living in New Orleans contracted the Spanish Flu and, of those who caught it, one person out of every 15 died.

In mid-October 1918, as local flu cases soared, Sophie Gumbel’s family suggested that the nearlycomplete vocational school being built in their mother’s honor be used as an emergency hospital.

Through the leadership of Dr. G. M. Corput and efforts of the local Red Cross, the Sophie Gumbel Emergency Hospital opened its doors on Oct. 20, 1918. The transformation from empty shell to fully equipped, fully functional six-ward 300-bed acute care hospital had taken only about 10 days from concept to completion.

(A herculean feat likely unparalleled until the aftermath of the 2005 federal levee failures, when medical personnel and 150 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division strove to restore a Level 1 trauma

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center.) In its first 48 hours, the Sophie Gumbel Emergency Hospital admitted 73 flu patients, only four of whom died within that period.

By early 1919, flu cases had subsided and other uses for the Gumbel Home were contemplated. In March of that year Mayor Behrman, Dr. Oscar Dowling and others endorsed a plan to convert the Gumbel Home into a center for drug addicts and the mentally ill, but the plan never materialized. Instead, the facility served as housing for disabled servicemen who had returned from World War I and were enrolled in the Tulane Receiving School, which held classes at the nearby Isidore Newman School. It wasn’t until the summer of ’22 that the Sophie L. Gumbel Training School finally began the work for which it was originally created.

Dear Julia, I have lived in New Orleans 60 years and have always wondered about the living quarters situated on the river side of the levee. Do those people have electricity, plumbing, etc.? Do they pay property taxes? Do they flood?

Lynne Higgins New Orleans Those people residing in the batture, the alluvial land between the riverbank and the water’s edge, live in a long-standing legal quagmire in which taxation and ownership remain contentious issues. The gist of problem is the question of who owns and can tax land created by a body of water’s alluvial deposits. Batture dwellers currently reside on such land without paying property tax.

Battures and their associated property rights are discussed in RS 9:1102 of the state’s legal code. As far as electricity,

flooding and sanitary arrangements are concerned, they undoubtedly vary from one batture home to the next.

Dear Julia, I am about to retire after working for 28 years at the Jefferson Parish Library System.

Prior to that I lived in Louisville, Kentucky, where I’m from.

About 30 years ago the Louisville Courier Journal newspaper ran a column on Saturday called, “The Best of Everything.” Every week they featured what they considered the best of something, no matter where it was. One week they did pillows and their pick for the best pillow was available only in New Orleans.

If I remember correctly it was a store on Canal Street. I think the pillow was used in a chair for an aching back, but could’ve been a good bed pillow, too.

To be so well known as far away as Louisville (Louisville hadn’t even heard of the New Orleans World’s Fair) it must be remembered by a lot of people here. I have asked a few but no one seems to know.

Can you give any information about this? Maybe the pillows are still available somewhere.

Thanks, Irvin T. Diemer II Kenner Are you sure you’re not recalling the massage pillows that Rick George demonstrated and sold at the 1984 World’s Fair? The only other pillow-related local news I was able to find was a story that ran in The Times-Picayune on May, 31 1983, and discussed the successful testing of an oil spill cleanup method employing pillows stuffed with chicken feathers. Alfred F Crotti devised the cleanup system, which was subsequently awarded U.S. Patent number 4,439,324. n

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the beat MARQUEE / PERSONA / BIZ / EDUCATION / HEALTH / CRIME FIGHTING / CHRONICLES

“I don’t like a cacophony of anything – department stores make me nervous because there’s just too many things. I prefer readings of theater, people just sitting with scripts on chairs.

– Barbara Motley, theater producer

persona pg. 30

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THE BEAT / MARQUEE

OUR TOP PICKS FOR august EVENTS

BY LAUREN LABORDE

Getting Dirty

State of Art

For what’s likely to be a sweaty, debaucherous Saturday, downtown New Orleans will be the site of both the annual Red Dress Run and Dirty Linen Night on the same day (Aug. 13). Do you have the fortitude to make it to both?

Beginning early in Armstrong Park, the annual “run” – more accurately a two-mile “run, walk, stroll, crawl,” as the event organizers say – draws droves of boozed up revelers in red dresses. Registration includes food, unlimited beer and a concert featuring The Topcats and the Mixed Nuts, and supports local charities (sign up at NOLARedDress. com). Take a nap and get ready for Dirty Linen Night; a less formal art walk than its more pristine counterpart the weekend before happens in the French Quarter arts district (information, Facebook.com/DirtyLinenNight). But don’t forget: it’s going to be hot.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art hosts its annual Louisiana Contemporary exhibition, a juried show showcasing works by contemporary artists from all over Louisiana. Art is displayed in a vast array of mediums, from the traditional to the new mediacentric, with what’s “contemporary” left to the interpretations of the jurors. It opens Aug. 6 for White Linen night and is open until Sept. 18. Information, LouisianaContemporary.org

Horses, Ostriches and Zebras, Oh My! You might not want to place any bets on some of these animals, but it’s guaranteed fun: On Aug. 27, the Fair Grounds hosts a race featuring some exotic guests: ostriches and zebras.

The jockeys mount the ostriches – or at least attempt to – and zebras take to the track, too. There is a regular horse race for purists. Information, FairGroundsRaceCourse.com

CALENDAR Aug. 1-31. COOLinary New Orleans, citywide. Information, CoolinaryNewOrleans.com Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25. Thursdays at Twilight concerts, City Park Botanical Gardens. Information, NewOrleansCityPark.com Aug. 5. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton in concert, Champions Square. Information, Champions-Square.com Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26. Foundation Free Fridays concerts,

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Tipitina’s. Information, Tipitinas.com Aug. 5-7. Satchmo SummerFest, Jackson Square.

Information, FQFI.org/Satchmo Aug. 6. Whitney White Linen Night, downtown arts district.

Information, CACNO.org Aug. 13. Deerhoof in concert, Gasa Gasa. Information, GasaGasa.com

can be political.

What does it mean to be a Grand Marshall for Southern Decadence? In the gay

SPOTLIGHT

Gay Promenade Southern Decadence Celebrates the Culture

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elebrating its 45th year, Southern Decadence – the Labor Day weekend around-the-clock celebration of gay culture – returns when the LGBT community needs a party more than ever. In light of the recent shootings at an Orlando gay club, Southern Decadence is LGBT solidarity at its most fun. The event has its roots in a party where guests were asked to come dressed as their favorite “southern decadent,” and today the event is still high in camp with a big parade full of outrageous costumes. Tony Leggio, one of this year’s four Grand Marshalls of the event, tells us about the events of Southern Decadence and how partying

scene in New Orleans, being Southern Decadence Grand Marshal is one of the top fun honors in the city. Basically what we do is lead the parade on that Sunday, but we also host fundraisers for the whole summer leading up to Southern Decadence. Each year the Grand Marshalls pick a charity or two to whom to donate. This year we’ve picked NO/AIDS and Animal Rescue New Orleans.

What’s the difference between Southern Decadence and Pride? They’re two

totally different things. Basically, Southern Decadence is the culmination of the summer for the gay community and a celebratory weekend of gay culture – we just focus on the fun. Our parties are about the costumes, the parades, as opposed to having empowerment seminars.

But partying can be just as political as seminars and things like that, right?

Absolutely. The LGBT community in New Orleans spends our money here in this city through entertainment – sometime most of us have the most disposable

income. It’s a celebration of our culture in this city: This is who were are, this is what we wanna show; we’re part of the community, we’re a vital part of the community.

It does become a political statement, but it’s more of a love letter to New Orleans, because we love being here.

What’s your absolute favorite part of Southern Decadence? The parade

definitely is the culmination – you have to go to the parade. But I always tell people they should go to The Friendly Bar before the parade, because that’s where all the Grand Marshals and their entourages get ready. It’s free; you can go there, have a cocktail and view this show you’re about to see walk down the street and unfold. I always like going there and watching everyone get ready – it’s kind of like seeing behind the scenes. After the parade there’s a bead toss that takes place on the 800 block of Bourbon from the Ambush Mansion balcony.

That’s always very cool and fun when the Grand Marshalls come out and throw beads to everyone waiting.

It’s kind of fun pomp-andcircumstance type event.

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Aug. 14. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in concert, Saenger Theater. Information, SaengerNOLA.com

Aug. 20. Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and Tesla in concert, Champions Square. Information, Champions-Square.com

Aug. 17. Alice Cooper, Saenger Theater. Information, SaengerNOLA.com

Aug. 26 & Sept. 1. Saints pre-season games, Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Information, NewOrleansSaints.com

Aug. 20. Big Easy Rollergirls, UNO Lakefront Area.

Information, Arena.uno.edu

Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Southern Decadence, French Quarter.

Information, SouthernDecadence.net

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Barbara Motley Theater Producer

BY LAUREN LABORDE

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arbara Motley has lived many past lives – she’s a small-town Texas native who would go on to work as a banker and in the corporate offices of Mignon Faget and Popeyes – but her turn as owner of the cabaret Le Chat Noir might be the role for which she’s best known. After 12 years of attracting national cabaret stars, grooming local performers in the art form (the theater would host master classes with visiting artists, and Motley encouraged locals to study at the Yale Cabaret Conference) and serving as home to New Orleans theater mainstays, Motley decided to call curtains. But with the help of actor Bryan Batt and his husband Tom Cianfichi, Motley is bringing actor and singer Liz Callaway to Le

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Petit Théâtre on Aug. 14-15 for what she hopes is the start of a regular cabaret series.

Q: What was the first cabaret show you

saw? It was probably in the early (19)90s. It was in New York City at the cabaret room at the Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room. It was a woman named Andrea Marcovicci. She was just glamorous – glamorous dress, big shiny grand piano, sort of the perfect cabaret show. I was mesmerized.

I don’t like a cacophony of anything – department stores make me nervous because there’s just too many things. I prefer readings of theater, people just sitting with scripts on chairs. Cabaret is really just a vocalist and

piano on a small stage. It’s very intimate, so you’re very close to them. It really is a complicated art form.

It’s not just a song list; it’s not a music club kind of show. It really requires a script, a musical director and rehearsal. The performers have to go all the way to being well rehearsed, and then fall back so it seems as it’s just off the top of their heads and conversational.

I like the connection to the artist, and it’s simple – it’s the lyrics, the music and the voice. You can invest in any of those deeply enough that it touches you, and you get engaged. Every time I was in New York I would cabaret hop. Eventually when we opened Le Chat Noir, Andrea Marcovicci came down to perform.

Q: You’re not an artist

yourself, are you? No. I knew from the beginning my primary job was the business, establishing the brand. The mission statement was really important: greg miles PHOTOGRAPH

Age: “There was a point in a woman’s life when people used to call a woman ‘handsome’ instead of pretty.

So I say I’m on the handsome side of ingénue.” Occupation: Theater Producer Family: Husband, Biff Favorite movie: Edward Scissorhands, Hamlet (1948 version) Favorite book: The Goldfinch Favorite TV show: Netflix’s “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” and “Grace and Frankie” Favorite New Orleans restaurant: Marcello’s or Commander’s Palace Favorite vacation spot: Paris or Taos

We’re going to build a space where the best artists want to be. It really worked beautifully, because it informed the hiring. We ended up with people working in the cabaret room as techs who love performing artists and who want to make the artists look good. I wanted (the national performers) to leave loving New Orleans and loving the cabaret, talking it up and wanting to come back.

It was a never a financial cash cow. When my husband decided to retire … we had hardly seen each other for 14 years, because I worked during the day and at night, and he worked during the day. It was time for a new stage and, economically, we still had a mortgage on the building and that’s not necessarily a good idea when you’re going into retirement. There was no one who could buy the building and take over the business; I felt very particular about the brand and what we’ve done, and I didn’t want to see it deteriorate. I said, I really think the best thing to do is throw a big party and call it quits, just

declare victory.

Q: How did the Le Petit

show come to be? Bryan (Batt) did his first cabaret show ever at Le Chat Noir, as a fundraiser for the city after Katrina. We always said, over a cocktail or something, that it would be fun to produce cabaret. Le Petit’s been through a lot – it’s 100 years old. But we finally said, we’ve been through a year with a new managing director and artistic director and we feel really good about the future of Le Petit. Now’s the time.

Le Petit is a lot bigger, and cabaret is inherently intimate.

It won’t be the same. It becomes a little more like a concert and a little less of a cabaret. What we’re going to try is seat a few people on stage in hopes that it will bump up the perception that you’re in a cabaret. We’re kind of operating on intuition here, but Liz would be great anywhere. Hopefully, if it works, what I’d like to do is have a cabaret season – several shows in a captive time, one after another or spread out through the year. If we can establish it, hopefully we can bring the local cabaret performers back. n

True confession I was runner up to the Miss South Plains Miss America pageant, and I still have the trophy. For my talent I sang a bad version of “If They Could See Me Now.” I lost to a gymnast, third place was a girl who twirled batons and fourth was a girl who packed a suitcase. It was really small town. myneworleans.com / AUGUST 2016

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Businesses On the Grow New projects, expansions fuel local business growth

By Kathy Finn

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uring a time when industrial behemoths such as Monsanto and Formosa Petrochemical are making news with plant construction and expansions in south-central and western Louisiana, entrepreneurial businesses are flexing their muscle in the New Orleans area with growth plans and creative projects aimed at changing the local landscape.

Here is a look at several projects on the drawing boards or underway in the area.

Smoothie King Pours It On Fast-growing beverage maker Smoothie King recently hired a new chief development officer to oversee the company’s expansion to 1,000 locations around the world. The Metairiebased company, currently operating about 790 stores, aims to open at least 100 more in the next year alone, according to a report by the New Orleans Advocate. The new stores will be a mix of company-owned and franchised locations and will include spaces inside hospitals, office buildings and airports, company officials said. International stores expected to open this year include locations in Dubai and Trinidad.

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Founded in 1973 by Steve and Cindy Kuhnau, in 2012 Smoothie King’s owners sold a controlling interest in the Louisiana-based company to SK USA Inc., headed by CEO Wan Kim. As he continued to grow the company, Kim later purchased naming rights to the New Orleans Arena, which now is known as the Smoothie King Center.

Amenities for Lafitte Greenway High-profile businessman and political rabblerouser Sydney Torres IV has laid out plans for two new apartment buildings along a stretch of the Mid-City pedestrian park and bike path known as the Lafitte Greenway. His proposal for a 382-unit complex includes plans for ground-floor restaurants. Torres envisions two four-story buildings containing studio and two-bedroom units, along with parking garages, all to be built on land he owns along Bayou St. John. The apartments would include some “affordable” units aimed at satisfying the need for lower-income housing.

The project would require demolition of a building that formerly housed an office

appliance and electric supplies warehouse.

Torres believes the development would enhance the three-mile greenway, and he hopes eventually to develop condos, retail spaces and a small movie theater nearby.

The City Planning Commission in June gave the project a thumbs-up, with the City Council set to weigh in later.

Three poised for growth New companies focused on the areas of education, health and housing recently received investments from a local business accelerator to help jump-start their growth.

Whetstone Education and eNre each received $25,000 from Propeller, a New Orleans-based program that supports startups. Whetstone helps schools drive teacher growth by providing data-rich professional development products, and eNre uses software to streamline the recruiting of patients for clinic-based research trials, with emphasis on cancer and chronic diseases.

In addition, a nonprofit called Youth Rebuilding New Orleans received a $5,000 grant to advance its goal of

Moving In Along with locally based projects that are looking to grown outward, an out-of-state business recently announced that it will expand into New Orleans. Select Laboratory Software develops cloud-based medical software used in toxicology and clinical labs around the country.

Based in North Carolina, the company says it will set up shop in New Orleans and expects to begin local hiring by the end of the year. At full capacity, the downtown office likely will employ 25 people.

buying blighted homes and marshalling young volunteers to help renovate the structures for later sale to teachers at a discounted price.

In all, Propeller saw 15 ventures graduate from its new Growth Accelerator program, which targets social ventures that offer solutions to issues involving food, water, health and education. Propeller has supported more than 100 social ventures over time, and this year partnered with Village Capital and the New Orleans Startup Fund to offer equity investment to three top participants selected through a peer-review process.

Elmer Sweetens its Impact One of the region’s favorite mom-and-pop businesses flexed its muscle recently with a substantial expansion.

Ponchatoula-based Elmer Chocolate completed a $40 million, 70,000-square-foot manufacturing plant addition that included new technology

to improve production of its chocolates, caramels, truffles and crèmes.

The additions boost the size of Elmer’s headquarters and distribution facilities to about 400,000 square feet.

It also will produce a 40 percent jump in jobs, to a total of 230 employees.

Elmer, which is the second-largest Valentine-box chocolate manufacturer in North America, is also wellknown for its seasonal Gold Brick, Heavenly Hash and Pecan eggs.

Elmer Chocolate was founded in New Orleans as the Miller Candy Corp. in 1855. Roy Nelson bought the company from the Elmer family in 1963, and the third generation of Nelsons now runs the business. The company has operated in Ponchatoula since 1970.

Need a Room With That Flight?

The city and the New Orleans Aviation Board recently requested proposals from developers to build and operate a nationally branded hotel at a site adjacent to the new North Terminal being developed at Louis Armstrong International Airport.

Envisioning a three-star hotel with at least 140 rooms, the city seeks a developer willing to sign a 30-year lease, make minimum revenue commitments and share concession sales with the city.

The Aviation Board has approved spending that could eventually total close to $1 billion including design and construction of the new 30gate terminal, a 2,000-space parking garage and partial demolition of the current terminal. The city envisions the terminal work beginning in January and hopes to see both the terminal and a hotel opening by October 2018. n

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THE BEAT / EDUCATION

Day of the Declaration Warring with words

by Dawn ruth Wilson

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egend says that the emperor Nero “fiddled as Rome burned.” Over time, this phrase expressed frustration with ineffectual, self-centered leadership. This adage came to mind recently when the Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill requiring some elementary students to recite part of the Declaration of Independence at the start of each day.

The state budget was in deep deficit. Instead of debating how to avoid more cuts that typically fall on public colleges, however, members of the

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House wasted time debating whether children should memorize the 240-year-old preamble that includes the phrase “all men are created equal.” The preamble to the Declaration of Independence was noble and politically cutting-edge in its day, but its male-centric language is woefully out-of-date.

The attempt to instill the American equality doctrine into the consciousness of children might have been well-intentioned, but the timing was laughable. Just days before the “all men are created equal” bill was overwhelmingly approved by the male-dominated House, a male-dominated House committee killed a Senate-passed proposal intended to require private employers to pay women the same as men.

When it comes to money, American equality is still just for men in the state of Louisiana.

The state’s House of Representatives has underscored that fact for two years in a row. And this year’s bill, found on Legiscan.com, was altered along the way to strike out all specific references to women, including two bizarre changes of the word “her” to “his,” suggesting all employees are men.

The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee skewered the bill, preventing it from reaching the House floor for debate. In a 10-5 partisan vote, every Republican on the committee voted against it, the New Orleans Advocate reported.

At least 10 House members, overwhelmingly male, apply the Declaration of Independence’s equality doctrine only when it suits their own purposes. The equal pay measure was shot down by them even though the pay gap between men and women in Louisiana is the worst in the country.

A 2014 study completed by the American Association of University Women found that on average women earn 79 percent of the pay earned by men.

The AAU reported that the pay gap “was smallest in Washington, D.C., where women were paid 90 percent of what men were paid, and largest in Louisiana, where women were paid 65 percent of what men were paid.”

When House committee members killed the equal pay bill in mid-May, they essentially told women in Louisiana that they were only 65 percent “equal” to men.

Perhaps it was a coincidence, or maybe someone in the Senate enjoys poetic justice, but both “equality” measures met the same fate: committee death. brian hubble illustration

The Declaration “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

The “all men are created equal” measure died on arrival in the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee.

That committee includes three of the sponsors of the equal pay proposal.

Committee staff attorney J. Ashley Mitchell Carter says that House Bill 1035 requiring some children to recite the preamble arrived in the Senate committee too late to be considered in the regular session. To be considered again, it must be refiled in a future legislative session.

Surely a proposal to require recitation of the Declaration of Independence’s preamble will never return to public discourse again. Children shouldn’t be forced to memorize sexist language, even if it does create the basis of American democracy.

As most Americans know, the Declaration of Independence was a letter written to King George III, listing the colonists’ reasons for severing ties with Great Britain. Before listing the King’s many abuses on his American subjects, Thomas Jefferson, author of the document, wrote a preamble that says it is “self-evident that all men are created

equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Jefferson borrowed the document’s reasoning from British political philosopher John Locke. Locke argued that people create governments to protect them from those who would rob them of “life, liberty and property.” In his view, they had the right to overthrow a government that failed to protect those rights.

The Americans used Locke’s logic to justify their revolution against Britain. The “pursuit of happiness” phrase was a flourish of Jefferson’s own.

Jefferson’s preamble also says that “Governments are instituted among Men …”

The document actually capitalizes the M in the word “men.” Writers of the period had a fondness for capitalizing the first letter of words for emphasis, so the intended emphasis on the male gender is unmistakable.

The word “Men” gets the same emphasis as the words “Creator,” “Rights,” “Life,” “Liberty” and “Happiness.”

Women, especially married women, had few legal rights in the early Republic, says History Now, The Journal of The Gilder Lehrman Institute. “As it turned out, discrimination against women in the area of the franchise lasted the longest of any disadvantaged group,” says an article entitled “The Legal Status of Women 1776-1830.” In other words, America’s government denied women rights that all free men took for granted. Women didn’t even get the right to vote nationally until 1920.

Stressing today’s more equitable version of the equality doctrine is an honorable goal, but women in Louisiana are still waiting for their state government to live up to it. n

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THE BEAT / HEALTH

Choosing Wisely

Clinical integration is changing healthcare

By Brobson Lutz M.D.

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uality of care, coordination of care and cost of care are center stage in medicine these days. Dr. Jeffrey Griffin stepped up to help New Orleans and Louisiana gain status for quality and affordable healthcare.

“We started this thing as an East Jefferson effort in 2007. After visiting a program in Texas, we got local doctors engaged, an essential mandate,” says Griffin, a local colon and rectal surgeon who doesn’t just keep his eye on rear ends.

Dr. Griffin was a founding father and currently heads the regional board of managers for “this thing,” which is the Gulf South Quality Network. It is all about bringing private practice and employed physicians together with hospitals to improve the quality of cost effective healthcare.

Griffin hit a homerun. The Gulf South Quality Network has grown from 370 physicians in 2010 to some 3,000

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Louisiana physicians today. It has become the largest clinically integrated network in Louisiana.

It blankets the state from Lake Charles to New Orleans and north to Alexandria. Locally the network includes the East and West Jefferson hospitals, Touro, Tulane, Children’s, Lakeview and the Louisiana Heart Institute.

The other major network in the state is run by Ochsner, the largest employer of physicians in Louisiana. Its clinically integrated network allows them to bring non-Ochsner employed physicians into their fold. Adding private practice physicians in its network increases its scope and range of services, a situation important to insurance companies with members all over the state.

Most Louisiana residents have never heard of clinically integrated networks. Electronic medical records made these networks possible. Office medical records in New Orleans moved from index cards to paper files more than 40 years ago. Those files morphed into a billion-dollar industry of information technology for physicians, clinics and hospitals.

Until a few years ago antitrust concerns made it difficult for competing hospitals and physicians to discuss quality and cost around the same table.

Legal changes now allow private practice physicians and hospital employed physicians to contract jointly with insurance companies without violating antitrust laws.

“Insurance companies are in the market for better quality care. Often quality and health care savings go hand in hand. The hospitals who join Gulf States remain independent yet can pool various clinical and strategic resources with physicians they employ as well as independent physicians who prefer to be their own bosses,” says Griffin. “Getting

a group of physicians to agree on best treatment management of expensive chronic disease is a first start.”

Bone marrow transplantations for breast cancer are a prime example of how more treatment isn’t good treatment. Dozens of women flocked to an Uptown bone marrow transplant center a couple of decades ago. They received high dose chemotherapy that destroyed their bone marrow, which was then reimplanted in a circus of “chemotherapy hell.” The hypothesis that higher doses of chemotherapy led to less cancer recurrences was never supported by legitimate medical research, and these rogue treatments went the way of leeches and arsenic.

Physicians relish information sharing over insurance company mandates and gyrations for pre-approval of certain tests and treatments. For example, what percent of my prescriptions are for generic drugs? What are the most common drugs I prescribe and how does this compare to other internists? How does blood pressure and diabetic control in my patents compare to my peers?

When weighted for disease severity are my patients hospitalized more or less frequently?

Clinically integrated networks answer these and other questions for physicians in the trenches. Each physician receives a monthly email reminder to access the Gulf South website for a snapshot of current statistics and best practice updates.

Insurance companies also like data sharing. Besides increasing quality, costs generally decrease.

This allows the networks to enter into cost savings contracts with the insurance companies. Physicians receiving bonus checks tied to their quality scores quickly become advocates of initiatives such as Choosing Wisely. cheryl gerber photograph

When to ask your physician why Experts say that up to 30 percent of medical testing and care is unnecessary and unlikely to improve an individual person’s health. Unnecessary care isn’t only expensive; it can be harmful.

For example, most internists have patients who had unnecessary prostate biopsies, leading to a lifetime of impotency from unneeded surgery and treatments. All these complications started with a simple PSA, a test still ordered for routine screening, although no longer recommended for such purposes.

Primary care physicians see more and more folks with overtreated diabetes and hypertension who pass due to low blood sugars and blood pressures.

Each medical specialty organization has its own “Things to Question,” tests, procedures and ways to treat that are best avoided. Consumer Reports joined the leading medical specialty groups to help patients and physicians improve communication and outcomes using evidence based health data. This initiative is called Choosing Wisely (ChoosingWisely.org).

Cardiac stress tests. Up to 45 percent of tests are totally unnecessary. This includes annual testing after cardiac surgery or coronary artery stenting. Such testing in the absence of a change in symptoms doesn’t improve any measurable clinical outcome.

EKGs and echocardiograms. In the absence of a change in symptoms, persons with heart disease rarely benefit from routine serial testing. Yet, I’ve seen instances when cardiologists order such tests routinely with each office visit.

Headaches. CT and MRI scans as part of the initial diagnostic workup for headaches are rarely useful in the absence of specific risk factors. Most headache diagnoses are easily made with a proper history and physical examination to exclude more serious neurologic conditions. Thoughtful clinicians rarely order imaging studies for persons with simple headaches and stable migraines.

Fainting. Persons who have a single fainting episode without a seizure or abnormal neurological signs or symptoms almost never have any structural brain problems. CT and MRI scans for these folks can actually fuel anxiety.

Chest X-rays and EKGs before cataract and other minor surgeries. Such preoperative testing before minor surgeries in the absence of a clinical suspicion of undiagnosed heart or lung disease adds up to millions of dollars yearly in unnecessary medical costs.

Diabetes. Daily home fingerstick testing to follow blood sugar levels in persons with stable Type 2 diabetes not taking insulin is a huge waste of blood, time and money. Many persons with diabetes become addicted to this unnecessary testing. While much medical testing is fueled by financial gains on the provider side, diabetic supply requests are occasionally driven by financial motives on the receiver side. I recently saw signs posted on North Claiborne Avenue offering to buy unused diabetic testing supplies.

Annual Pap smears. Pap smears are needed staring at age 21, as findings in younger women can cause more confusion than benefits. Women with serial negative Pap tests only need one every three years from age 30 to age 65. And women at any age who have had a hysterectomy for non-cancer related reasons never need routine Pap smears.

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THE BEAT / HEALTHBEAT

Green Tea and Me

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hen you have a chronic medical issue or something random happens with your health, it’s easy to jump immediately into the big or quick fix. But not every aspect of your life needs a miracle drug. Lately, a new wonder has entered my life. it doesn’t solve the great health issues of my life, but it adds to my day-to-day wellbeing. It is a simple addition, and one that many around the world already practice.

It was about a month ago when I had my first hot cup of green tea. New to the world of tea, I was definitely skeptical, but now – knowing all of the health benefits and the fact it actually tastes good – I’m obsessed.

For thousands of years, green tea has been used in Chinese medicine to provide relief for countless ailments, but now CNN reports that scientists are studying green tea and creating trials in the hopes of the extract lowering the risk of infirmities such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and even blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Stefan Borgwadt, a Professor of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Basel in Switzerland, has also begun tests and control groups to see the effect green tea has on brainpower. Though in the early stages of experimentation, this little wonder could make waves in the world of medicine and scientific study. On a different health note, Shape Magazine cites the libation as a way to help burn fat and add extra incentives to your diet routine.

The magazine reports, “Chinese researchers found that green tea significantly lowers triglyceride concentrations (potentially dangerous fat found in the blood) and belly fat in subjects who eat fatty diets.” Additionally, Borgwadt’s team has begun the early stages of introducing an EGCG compound into the medical routines of children with Down syndrome. The EGCG compound is found commonly in green tea.

So whether you just enjoy the taste or use it as a way to combat all of the gross chemicals and such that enter our bodies on a daily basis, you can never go wrong with a good cup of green tea.

– Kelly Massicot

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THE BEAT / CRIME FIGHTING

Mike Ricca and Al Mims

Meeting Ali Off the streets; in the ring

By Allen Johnson Jr.

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ighting under his former name, Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali won gold for the United States at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome.

It was here in New Orleans that Ali (56-5) made history. On Sept. 15, 1978, Ali won a 15-round unanimous decision over Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome to become the first and only three-time heavyweight champion of the world.

After Ali died June 3, at the age of 74, personal recollections of “The Greatest” have continued to flow from boxing gyms, barrooms and street corners.

Among those locals with an Ali tale to tell are two former boxers who saw Ali up close, after he retired in 1981.

Albert “Brother Al” Mims Jr., 63, of Central City, boxed briefly before becoming an internationally ranked kick-boxer. A cementfinisher, Mims has been a community activist since his father was

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murdered in 1987.

Mike “The Rock” Ricca, 42, (10-1) of Lakeview, a cruiserweight, retired in 2006 after winning his final fight in six rounds by a unanimous decision. Before the fight, Ricca dedicated the bout to two friends on the New Orleans Police Department who died unexpectedly in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

Both men remain passionate advocates of education and sports for youths as alternatives to crime and drugs.

Their stories are a tribute to Ali and boxing in Louisiana, which in 1891, became the first state to legalize prizefighting.

Albert Mims One day in the early 1980s, Mims recalls, Peter “Champ” Clark, a pioneering black sportscaster in New Orleans and a licensed boxing announcer, called.

It was a call an ambitious fighter like Mims would answer.

Clark’s long list of boxing achievements included being the first black appointed to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission overseeing boxing and wrestling. He also served as announcer for hundreds of local bouts, including two dozen major fights including the historic Ali-Spinks at the Superdome in 1978.

On the phone, Clark said,

‘We’re going to the Landmark Hotel (for a banquet).”

Located in Metairie, the Landmark was major fight venue overlooking Interstate-10 West.

A local tuxedo store loaned Mims a dinner jacket.

At the Landmark, Clark and Mims joined several nationally ranked boxers: Floyd Patterson, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers and the fighter who had defeated them all – Muhammad Ali. The Champ stood in a corner away from the rest of the crowd.

“Ali was doing magic tricks. He made handkerchiefs disappear in his hand.

He pulled silver dollars from behind your ear.”

Ali then posed with a photograph with Mims and joked with the star-struck New Orleans kickboxer. “He said, ‘I’m going to take a picture with you Mims, but don’t kick me!’”

The Champ also offered advice: “‘The biggest fight of your life is not in the ring, it’s in life.’ ‘The fight is easy but life is hard.’ And, ‘it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get up.’ Some of the stuff he told me wasn’t new, but coming from him it sounded different!”

During a chance meeting with a reporter in May near NOPD headquarters (715 South Broad St.), Mims’ cheryl gerber photograph

recollections of Ali gave him a respite from grieving the loss of his mother, who died earlier this year. You can train for a fight, but there’s no way to prepare for the loss of your mother, the exfighter said, adding, “There’s no defense against it.”

On a more recent day, Mims laughed as he recalled another bit of Ali’s advice: “After you have done all you can do – do some more! That’s what makes champions!”

Mike Ricca “Nothing stops a fight like a solid punch to the solar plexus,” former boxer Mike Ricca says by phone from a boxing gym.

Outside the ring, nothing breaks the cycle of violence like “a show of respect,” says Ricca, a former Golden Gloves boxer who coached boys and girls track at Lusher High School.

“Boxing builds self-confidence and the drive to meet and accomplish goals. It gives you organization and structure of your time, and the respect of others. You beat on each other, but you also learn good sportsmanship.”

Around 1990, Criminal Court Judge Laurie White – then a criminal defense attorney – brought several boxers, including Ricca, to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for a series of threeround amateur fights.

Ricca, a presidential history buff who graduated from the University of New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in history, sparred with former Olympic boxing hopeful Isaac Knapper (5-5) of New Orleans, who was serving life for the 1979 murder of a tourist. (In ’91, Knapper was released from Angola after attorney White won a court reversal conviction, successfully arguing

that NOPD withheld evidence of Knapper’s innocence, according to the Innocence Project-New Orleans.)

Ricca turned pro in 2001.

On Aug. 23, 2003, he fought an undercard bout prior to one of the biggest stars in women’s boxing, super middleweight Laila Ali – the eighth of the Champ’s nine children – at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum at Biloxi, Mississippi.

Before Ricca’s fight began, Muhammad Ali himself walked into an open area locker-room for all fighters at the event.

“He was trying to find his daughter. I didn’t talk to him.

My trainer, Frank Saatar, talked with him. Looking back, I wish I would have talked to him, but I was too focused on my fight. I wanted for him to see me do well.”

Ricca won his six-round fight by a unanimous decision.

Laila Ali (24-0) won her fight by a knockout.

Since the 19th century, prize fighting in New Orleans has “offered young men [emphasis added] from disadvantaged groups an opportunity to elude poverty and discrimination,” including blacks and Irish immigrants, according to historian Dale A. Somers’ book, The Rise of Sports in New Orleans, 1850-1900, (LSU Press, 1972.)

Today, Ricca works as a trainer for six amateur fighters – including one female boxer who’s on the path blazed by Ali’s daughter, Laila.

She is Bridget Wallis, a Mount Carmel Academy honor roll graduate who enters the University of Louisiana at Lafayette this fall. “She turns 18 this August,” Ricca says.

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THE BEAT / Chronicles

The Shell Game New Orleanians and their turtles

BY CAROLYN KOLB

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hen asked if his pet redfooted tortoises came to him when they saw him, Dr. Stephen Derbes admits they did. “At first I thought it was personal – but it dawned on me. They just thought I was food. They would try to take a little nibble.”

It may be difficult to have a close, personal relationship with a turtle or tortoise, but they’re decorative to have in your yard. Derbes described his tortoises as being “a mixture of brown and black, with multi-colored heads with some yellow in them, and of course, little red feet with claws.”

All turtles and tortoises have no teeth, but they have well-developed senses of sight and smell and, apparently, some have good manners.

Even when he took them to northern Mississippi to escape Katrina, Derbes’ tortoises were relatively well behaved on their car trip and at their vacation home.

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Stoutz home menagerie also includes a female box turtle, brought from the Stoutz place in Mississippi because she had a cracked shell that made her a prospective meal for raccoons.

Stoutz, who once worked at Ott’s Pet shop on Magazine Street as a teenager, even has a box turtle in residence at his car dealership.

The difference between tortoises and turtles has much to do with where they live: tortoises live on land, turtles can live on land or in the water, either salt or fresh, and can have webbed feet. (A terrapin, another version of the reptile, lives only in fresh water.) All of them have an upper shell (carapace) and a lower shell (plastron).

Among the many varieties native to Louisiana, the gopher tortoise likes the sandy soil north of Lake Pontchartrain and lives in burrows.

Deborah Conery once brought one in from across the lake and kept it in the city for a while.

Not all pet turtles are purchased.

“If you’re driving in the country, on

a back road, the box turtles in the springtime cross the road constantly. We used to pick them up,” Conery says. Her box turtles thrived in town. “I gave one to my daughter and it turned out to be pregnant, so she had turtles everywhere.”

“Very nice pets, very little care,” Conery says of her turtles. However, she only named one: a box turtle was called Alpo “because he ate the dog’s food.”

Feeding tortoises can be problematic.

Dr. Brobson Lutz (this magazine’s “Health” columnist) had “Mary,” an African Spurred Tortoise, in his French Quarter patio, and since the species can be large (up to 200 or so pounds), food had to come in large quantities.

“I used to go out to Dorignac’s on weekends to get her wilted vegetables,” Lutz explains. One day his usual contact didn’t have the produce ready. While collecting it himself, he heard a woman calling: “Dr. Lutz, what are you doing in that dumpster?

You’re my mother’s doctor!” Mary eventually left town and ended up in Philadelphia, where he turned out to be a male and was renamed “Bismarck.”

Lutz now has a Mediterranean tortoise as well, who sometimes roams into the house, and a colony of box turtles, plus two western pond turtles in a fountain pond.

Many turtles and tortoises are protected species, and laws governing the sale of pet turtles keep the once-popular tiny ones off the market. Another problem turtles have is that they can carry salmonella bacteria.

Lutz advises: “Always wash your hands after handling a turtle – think what they’ve eaten and where they’ve been.”

In spite of that, turtle is a mainstay on New Orleans menus.

If you eat turtle soup (Lutz does not), be aware that veal can be added or even substituted for turtle meat, and alligator can also be used in a turtle soup-like fashion.

Louisiana’s Best Seafood in Kenner might have turtle meat, and, at present, you can buy turtle meat frozen at Langenstein’s Supermarket on Arabella Street, and frozen turtle soup is usually stocked at Chez Nous Charcuterie at Magazine Street at the corner of Arabella Street.

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LOCAL COLOR ME AGAIN / MODINE GUNCH / JOIE D’EVE / in tune / READ+SPIN / JAZZ LIFE / HOME

in tune pg. 52

“This year Satchmo SummerFest is moving to Jackson Square for its 16th anniversary. The festival celebrates the music and food of our city, with a wide selection of local musicians and different takes on red beans (Armstrong’s favorite food).”

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LOCAL COLOR / ME AGAIN

Bumps in the Road And other maladies

BY CHRIS ROSE

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have lived in New Orleans for 32 years now and as long as I can remember, everyone – and I mean everyone – has said the same thing over and over again: Fix these streets! Somebody please, fix these @&$% streets!

Well, isn’t there some sort of Chinese proverb that addresses the situation we face today? In other words, while we’ve been screaming “Fix the streets!” for 30 years, I think I speak for many when I suggest: Not all of them at once!

I mean, seriously. Have you driven anywhere in the city lately? New Orleans has become the best advertisement for self-driving cars that could ever exist.

Because driving isn’t what we do anymore.

We pause. We wait. And we figure out how to get where it is we were going in the first place.

That is, if we can remember where it was we were headed to in the first place.

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bizarre sort of automotive Escher print where the more you drive, the shorter the distance you actually go.

Every main artery is either shut down or rearranged, or some way or another rendered completely impassable.

I guess this is what politicians mean when they talk about building a better future for our children.

Because certainly none of us are going to live to see the benefits of whatever the hell it is they’re doing on Nashville and Jefferson and Napoleon and Rampart and St. Claude and God knows wherever the next sinkhole occurs.

Sinkholes!

I thought that was something that only happens to poorly planned gated communities near the Florida Everglades. Since when did New Orleans start crashing into the earth?

For that matter, who knew there was any earth under New Orleans; haven’t we been told all this time that if you dig down three feet all you have is water? And yet now, the most ubiquitous site in the city is an orange cone.

You know that color I’m talking about: International safety orange, I believe is its official name. And if it’s not, it should be. Which is weird, because wherever you see that color, you can be pretty sure something unsafe is around.

Look, don’t get me wrong, I’m as happy as anyone to see progress being made in our city. New streets, new sidewalks, new streetcar lines, new drainage, etc. But seriously – all at one time?

Meanwhile, our children grow up to think this is what a city looks like. Cranes and ditches and muddy puddles. And orange cones. Orange cones, everywhere.

Everywhere you’re trying to get is blocked off. And if you should happen to get where you’re going, you soon

discover that you can’t get out.

Whose idea was it to dig up every single major road in the city of New Orleans all at one time for a massive construction overhaul?

Did we vote on this? I can’t remember. We vote so often around here that I generally cannot remember what the most recent election was about and what it was I voted.

If there was a button that said “fix our streets” then I’m guessing I must plead guilty. I am sure I would’ve voted for that. I mean, it seemed like a good idea at the time, right?

Did you ever in your life believe that you would wish that the city’s streets would return to the way they were in 1990? I mean, let’s put it this way: at least we had streets in ’90. They may have been covered in pockmarked pothole-ridden sinkholes, but at least they were streets.

Where did our streets go? And how do we get them back?

I am pleasantly surprised by the lack of reported road rage incidents over the past year or two. The condition of our infrastructure is a blueprint for insanity and violence.

But it just goes to show – much as we did after Hurricane Katrina – that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Going where? I am not so sure.

There doesn’t seem to be any way out of here right now.

The streets with names but no streets are filled with cones directing you to the next detour, which lead you to the next construction site that point you in the direction of some other orange cones.

New Orleans used to be the city of no left turns. Now it’s simply the city of no turns. Or more precisely applied: Two wrongs don’t make a right, but three left turns do.

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LOCAL COLOR / MODINE’S NEW ORLEANS

Winning at Weight Watchers Walking the rocky road

BY MODINE GUNCH

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y sister-in-law Larva is what you call zaftig.

She says zaftig means that there’s a lot of you, but it’s all in the right places.

Anyway, Larva noticed she was getting too zafty for her blue jeans. She had to buy a size larger – cheap ones though, because she joined Weight Watchers with my mother-in-law Ms. Larda, and intends to shrink out of them.

But she went ahead and spent a lot on a extralarge Drew Brees Saints jersey, because she says it’s stylish to wear a football jersey that’s too big, and for now it’s comfortable.

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Weight Watchers, but a lady weighs you every week before your meeting. If you lost weight she congratulates you, and if you didn’t, she smiles sadly and writes down your weight on a piece of paper and slides it across the counter, like they do with your account balance at the bank.

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ers meeting. And you don’t wear jewelry to a Weight Watchers meeting. Not even an earring.

Every ounce counts.

Before you heave yourself onto the scale, you slip out of your shoes and strip off your jacket and belt and glasses and shoulder pads and anything not strictly necessary for decency.

What Larva does, she walks straight to the bathroom and takes off her jeans and jersey (jeans weight a lot), sticks them in a Walmart bag and pulls on her nylon muumuu. Then she’s ready for the scale, modest but minimal. She changes back before she leaves, because that muumuu is too skimpy, even for August.

Last week, wasn’t so good. There was a couple birthdays and she ate seconds of cake, so she gets the sad smile and the number slipped across the counter says “plus one.”

She gained a pound.

Larva don’t take setbacks well.

She fumes all through the meeting, gnawing on the rice cake she always brings so she won’t drool too much during recipe-sharing time. And to make it worse, when she puts on her street clothes they feel tighter than they did before. She can’t believe it. She actually gained weight sitting at a Weight Watchers meeting. Eating a rice cake.

Enough. She storms home, dives into the freezer, pulls the Rocky Road out from behind the peas and digs in.

Her husband Fred wanders by and sees his wife, who’s trying to lose weight, sobbing into a quart of ice cream. Now, Fred is as oblivious as most husbands, but it does occur to him that something is wrong with this picture. What could it be?

Ah, he knows. “What happened to your Drew Brees shirt?” he asks.

“It’s too smallll,” she wails. “Even

extra-large don’t fit no more!”

“Oh. Where did you get the Roman Harper shirt?”

She looks down. Roman Harper?

Not Drew Brees?

Wait.

She stands up and turns around, and points to her backside. “Look at the label in my waistband. What does it say?”

“Gap,” he says.

“Gap? I don’t own no Gap jeans.”

She shoves the Rocky Road at Fred.

“Eat this! Eat it all! Don’t let me see it again!”

And she runs to call Ms. Larda.

Yes, Ms. Larda remembers another lady carrying a Walmart bag. “She had on jeans and a Saints jersey like we all wear in August, when we still have hope. She went in the bathroom right after you and changed into something that looked like a slip.”

Next week, Larva turns up at her meeting carrying the Walmart bag.

And sure enough, there’s another lady with a Walmart bag.

She turns out to be named Lola, and she’s a foot shorter than Larva.

Which is why her clothes are so small. She is also zaftig, but on a smaller scale.

They trade bags. “I had five minutes there where my clothes were too big and I thought I was skinny,” says Lola. She sighs.

“What’d you eat?” asks Larva.

“Cheesecake. To celebrate.

What’d you eat?”

“Rocky Road. For comfort.”

They trudge to the scale.

Would you believe, it turns out they both over-corrected and ate so healthy for the rest of the week, they each lost a pound.

So they jump around and give each other medium-high fives (being Lola is so short). “Win-win!” says Larva.

Let’s hope the Saints do that, too. n LORI OSIECKI ILLUSTRATION

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LOCAL COLOR / JOIE D’EVE

Mother’s Load Life in two different directions

BY EVE CRAWFORD PEYTON

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oth on personal and global levels, June was a rough month to be a mom.

First the personal: Ruby left for sleep-away camp, and Georgia had a fever ranging from 100.3 to 104.1 for six days right afterward. This meant that I dropped Ruby off seven hours away, drove home trying not to cry (and failing) and immediately had to switch gears from a 9-year-old telling me brusquely, “OK, Mom, time for you to go,” to a 4-year-old who wouldn’t let me out of her sight. High fevers, despite nearly a decade in the “mom biz,” still freak me out – I can handle anything up to probably 102.5 without wincing, but beyond that I get irrationally panicked, no matter how many times my pediatricians try to tell me that kids can handle fevers much better than adults.

So I spent June 13-18 alternating Tylenol and Motrin; letting a burning hot child sleep on me; sending care packages to Ruby; staring at the clock to try to figure out what Ruby was doing at that very moment (e.g.: “Right now, it’s 8:48 p.m., so they’re finishing up ‘night activity’ and about to line up for taps and the camp song”); Googling things like “Coxsackievirus progression” and “how to write a good camp letter;” calling my pediatrician; texting the other moms whose daughters are at camp with Ruby;

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attempting to “work from home” with a burning hot child sleeping on me; and avoiding the news.

I don’t normally avoid the news. I majored in journalism; I love the news and typically pride myself on being up-todate on current events and being able to separate fact from rumor. But I felt too raw to be able to take in the dual horrors of the Pulse shooting and the toddler killed by the alligator.

I just couldn’t. I would start to read the profiles of all of the victims, so many of whom could easily be my friends – I would start to read about the guy texting his mom from the bathroom saying he was going to die. And then the story about the father trying to snatch his child back from the alligator and … I couldn’t. I have anxiety even on a good day, but these stories plus Ruby so far away and Georgia so sick was just a classic recipe for me to have a total panic attack.

I sort of think that once you’re a parent, you’re every parent. Every child that has something unthinkable happen to him or her is your child on some level because you can all too easily imagine the parents’ anguish and grief. (And even if I’m not a seasoned enough mom to be completely blasé about a 104 fever, I’m seasoned enough to know that your baby is your baby forever, no matter how old they get.) And of course, having watched what losing two of his adult children did to my father, I have even more insight into just how long-lasting and life-altering

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that kind of loss is.

I am not going to talk about gun control. I have given up on that. If Sandy Hook didn’t change it – if 20 first-graders slaughtered in their classroom didn’t change our gun laws – nothing will. In fact, Ruby said it better than I could: “This is America. We like our freedom.

But we shouldn’t spend our freedom on killing people. I don’t think we’ll ever agree on this even in a thousand years, and if we do I’ll be very surprised.”

And of course the alligator nightmare, much like the gorilla tragedy several weeks before that, just hammered home how quickly and indiscriminately accidents can happen.

As much as it stung to have Ruby all but push me out of her cabin and tell me to skedaddle, I felt good about it. It is good that she’s so confident, so ready to separate from me in small, measured, healthy increments.

But even though I hate seeing Georgia sick and miserable and even though I was completely anxious and exhausted and worried about her, I have to admit that it was kind of nice having her cling to me so tightly.

Because no matter how ready Ruby might be to go out into the world without me, I’m not ready to send either one of them out into this scary world.

I want them to be strong and independent – but right now, for as long as they’ll let me, I also want to hold them while they sleep, listening to them breathe and knowing that, at least for right now, right this very second, they’re completely safe. n

Excerpted from Eve Crawford Peyton’s blog, Joie d’Eve, which appears each Friday on MyNewOrleans.com.

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LOCAL COLOR / IN TUNE

Deerhoof

Keeping Friday Free One of the great summer traditions in New Orleans over the past few years has been the Free Fridays shows at Tipitina’s. These events are a great way to see legendary local bands and beat the summer heat. This month features Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review with Hill Country Hounds and the Idlewild String Confederation on Aug. 12. On the 19th, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes will be joined by Water Seed. Finally, John “Papa” Gros and his Band will close out the month with Daria and the Hip Drops.

Guitars and Cornets Satchmo, Deerhoof and More BY mike griffith

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very August we celebrate Louis Armstrong’s birthday with the Satchmo SummerFest. This year the festival is moving to Jackson Square for its 16th anniversary. The festival celebrates the music and food of our city, with a wide selection of local musicians and a number of different takes on red beans (Armstrong’s favorite food). This year the event will take place the weekend of Aug. 5. Keep an eye on my column for show recommendations and times.

August offers you a couple of opportunities to rock out. On the 17th, Alice Cooper will be at the Saenger, which should be an ideal setting for his brand of theatrical rock. A few nights later on the 20th, Def Leppard will play the Smoothie King Arena supported by REO Speedwagon and Tesla.

On the more indie side, Californiabased post punk ensemble Ceremony will be at Gasa Gasa on the 15th. Last year Ceremony released The L-Shaped Man, which was very well received crit-

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ically and one of my favorite records of 2015. They are supported by the posthardcore group Touche Amore.

Perhaps the biggest show of the month will be Deerhoof at One Eyed Jacks on Aug. 13. Over their 20-plus years together these experimental rockers have managed to produce a steady stream of new, interesting and intriguing sonic creations. Their most recent record, The Magic, was released in late June and has continued this streak of challenging and overwhelmingly enjoyable creations. You won’t want to miss this show, as their on stage antics are relatively legendary.

On Aug. 19, the Cuban hip-hop group Orishas will be playing at the House of Blues. This group manages to combine dominant aspects of Latin, pop and hip-hop into an irresistible rhythm. If you’re looking to move your feet, this is the show for you.

New Zealand-based Electropop duo the Broods will take the stage at Republic on Aug. 30. Their new record, Con-

scious includes excellent collaborations with the likes of Tove Lo and Lorde. This will be a night of soaring vocals and sweeping bass.

If you’re looking for something a bit more old-school, the original Jersey Boy, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be on the Saenger on Aug. 14.

For those folks looking for something a little harder, Siberia has you covered this month with San Francisco-based punks Culture Abuse on the 11th and the Doom Metal ensemble Monolord on the 19th. Monolord produces absolutely searing soundscapes that are beautifully harsh in their complexity (don’t forget your ear plugs). In a similar vein, noise punks Muuy Biien will be at Gasa Gasa on the 5th. This group has a fantastically driven sound. Finally, in the realm of experimental metal, Wreck and Reference will be playing Gasa Gasa on the 31st. Wreck and Reference have continually pushed the boundaries of what we define as metal, and their new music is no exception.

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FICTION: From the creative mind of award-winning New Orleans native John Gregory Brown, A Thousand Miles From Nowhere is a modern-day tragic hero story of a refugee’s path to self-discovery post-Katrina. After evacuating the city, the story’s protagonist, Henry Garrett, gains asylum in an old motel in Virginia where he finds kindness and inspiration from the unlikeliest of people. After a random accident and unfortunate twist of fate, Garrett discovers the only way he can absolve his demons is by returning to New Orleans.

Brown’s newest book is a haunting tragic comedy full of wit and grit, and reflects on mental illness, compassion, redemption and the unbroken spirit of New Orleans.

FOLK: New Orleans-based Haitian musician Leyla McCalla is multi-talented, multilingual and a gem among the music community’s transplants. A Day for the Hunter, A Day for the Prey features McCalla showcasing a tender and moving cello rhythm, while she intermittently incorporates jazzy blues with high-energy bluegrass and francophone lullabies. The tracks offer a dynamic listening experience, involving a rise and fall of delicate cello pizzicato and a soft build of swinging romantic high-notes, to spirited guitar acoustics complemented by a banjo and fiddle accompaniment. Her title track’s music video was also filmed in Louisiana’s scenic lush bayou setting. Released in late May and produced

by Jazz Village, give this album a listen in its entirety and feel inspired to take a walk down the nearest bayou with your shoes off.

JAZZ: Listening to Allen Toussaint’s American Tunes feels much like drinking aged bourbon with an old friend – it’s flavorful, familiar and leaves you feeling warm and a little bit tingly.

The sequel to his 2009 collaborative album, Bright Mississippi, also produced by Joe Henry, American Tunes was recorded just one month before Toussaint’s death in November. Listening to New Orleans R&B genius’ rich, eloquent and swinging arrangements, including jazzified tracks by Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Paul Simon and more, is evocative and reminiscent of our city’s lost legends.

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by jessica debold Please send submissions for consideration, attention: Jessica DeBold, 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie, LA 70005.

LOCAL COLOR / JAZZ LIFE

Sound Theory Music as Elegant Form

BY JASON BERRY

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n 1997, Wynton Marsalis took a tape recorder on a visit to Albert Murray, the novelist and jazz chronicler, then 81, at his Harlem apartment. Al Murray was an adviser for Jazz at Lincoln Center and a mentor to Wynton after his ’81 arrival in New York. Their dialogue leads off the new interview anthology ­Albert Murray Talks Music (University of Minnesota Press) edited by Paul Devlin.

Murray advanced a jazz aesthetic, an artistic sensibility of the music transcending the raw cold reality of blues. “Your philosophy,” said Wynton, ”illuminated for me ... the objective of blues musicians.”

Riffing on his keystone work, Stomping the Blues, Murray said that the objective is “to get rid of the blues ... stomp the blues not with the utmost violence but with elegance.” Get past the suffering that caused the blues. “The enemy is formlessness ... Art is all about elegant form.”

The clarinetist and Southern University educator Alvin Batiste had his own take on jazz as an idiom risen from the blues and expanded by swing music of the Ellington and Basie big bands. Batiste, who considered New Orleans Style the taproot, spoke of “the continuum” – the expanding memory as jazz

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musicians spun off new styles, like branches to a tree, extending artistic form.

Murray and Batiste considered the music that spread out after World War I in idiomatic shifts to be form in motion. Dancing bridged the small New Orleans clubs with big ones in Manhattan.

Marsalis enshrined the idea of a canon at Jazz at Lincoln Center, devoting concerts and recordings to the works of Armstrong, Ellington, Basie and sundry others. Jazz as a canonical art form relied on a tradition of identifiable roots.

T.S. Eliot in “Tradition and the Individual Talent” refers to literature in saying that tradition “cannot be inherited, and if you want it you must obtain it by great labor.” Eliot’s slant on writers equally applies to a continuum of elegant form. “The historical sense compels a man to write not merely with his own generation in his bones, but with a feeling that the whole of literature of Europe,” continues Eliot, “has a simultaneous existence and composes a simultaneous order.” The jazzman, like the poet, “must develop or procure the consciousness of the past ... throughout his career.”

Davell Crawford’s new CD on Basin Records, Piano in the Vaults, Vol. 1, surrounds the New Orleans tradition in 14 cuts, four of which are original compositions that build off the music of James Booker, Dave Bartholomew and Davell’s grandfather, James “Sugarboy” Crawford. Sugarboy did the 1953 recording of “Jock-A-Mo” with the fabled refrain “Iko Iko” in lyrics of a clash

by Mardi Gras Indians.

The first time I interviewed Davell in 1995, he had just turned 20 and recalled, as a 13-year-old, being furious as he waited backstage while the Dixie Cups sang “my grandpa’s song” – “Iko Iko,” the retitled song that was a 1960s’ hit for them. The boy got so mad in misunderstanding the continuum that he almost missed his set.

The polish of a seasoned artist, working from jazz to blues and back again shimmers across Piano in the Vaults. It is hard enough to imitate the style of James Booker, though Jon Cleary handles it with aplomb. Composing odes to Booker takes the continuum a few steps forward. On cut one, “Song for James” Crawford’s deft boogie stride echoes the late Piano Prince. The second cut, “Booker Days,” rolls out the circular melodic style on which James thrived, with a love song as tender as they come.

“I’d give anything just to hear him play Sure the world, it would be a better place if Booker was still around today.

What would he say and what would he do?

But now he’s gone, somebody’s got to carry on, feeling enough true blues. Praise the Lord, help me run the race.

Am I the only one to feel the shoe?”

Others feel the shoe of that ghost with the mischievous smile and famous eye patch, kicking along. Davell Crawford draws elegant form in his paean to Booker, late and never forgotten. n cheryl gerber photograph

LOCAL COLOR / HOME

Contemporary Pioneers Anne and Sellers Meric led the way in Lakewood South

BY BONNIE WARREN PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHERYL GERBER

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uilt in 1965, the home of Anne and T. Sellers Meric in Lakewood South remains a contemporary architectural jewel in the New Orleans landscape. “The area was very rural when we purchased the property that had been the site of the former Lakewood Country Club adjacent to 17th Street Canal that separates Orleans and Jefferson parishes,” says Sellers, a founder, along with Ben Cimini, of Cimini & Meric & Associates, one of New Orleans most prestigious architectural firms of the past century. “When we moved into the house, cows from a nearby dairy in Metairie grazed on the canal’s levee bordering our 40-by-200-foot lot.”

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Sellers found the biggest challenge with building the large house he envisioned was fitting it on the confines of the 40-foot wide lot. “From an architectural perspective, I was faced with how to build an attractive home and avoid the ‘box-car’ appearance required by the narrow lot,” he recalls. “The final plan of the house wasn’t only well adapted to our family of seven, it worked seamlessly for entertaining not only for adults but also for our children who had friends over all the time.”

The final two-story floor plan featured a suite of three bedrooms at the front end of the second floor for the couple’s three daughters – Betsie (Gambel), Debbie (Ford) and Emily (Serpas)

Facing page: Most of the original iconic, modernist furniture by great architects and interior designers, such as Mies van de Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Warren Platner, remains in the home.

Top, left: Furnished with furniture by the leading architects and interior designers of the time, the living room showcases that the classic beauty of the home built in 1965 remains intact. Bottom, left: A 15-by30-foot swimming pool is featured in the rear yard, with Sellers’ workshop housed in a separate building beyond; the green grassy sloop and a cement wall separate the 17th Street Canal from the property.

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Facing page, top: The broad brick porch features a blue-and-white awning for protection from the sun. Facing page, bottom left: An enclosed garden exists on this side of the dining room that also features a bar. Facing page, bottom right: A stairway to the second level is located on brick hallway at the front of the house; the walkway continues to the end of the living room on the far side of the house.

Top: The contemporary kitchen features granite countertops and blacksplash with black cabinets; the upper glass-front cabinets allow for the orderly display of dishes and glassware.

– and a center bedroom for their son, Tommy, an architect. The luxurious master bedroom occupied the entire back end of the house with an unobstructed view of the 15-by-30-foot swimming pool, the rear garden and the grassy sloop of the levee beyond.

“I also designed an upstairs den that got plenty of use from the children and their friends,” Sellers says. “When the children were growing up, every inch of the house was used, with individual privacy never sacrificed and family togetherness cherished.” A bedroom for Anne’s mother, Anne Bagot, was also included in the upstairs plan.

Step inside the home today and you can marvel at the beauty of the 5,300-square-foot home that’s flooded by natural light and still furnished with most of the original iconic modernist furniture by great architects and interior designers, such as Mies van de Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen

and Warren Platner. In additional, Sellers built some key pieces of furniture for the home. “As someone who enjoys creating with my hands, I also enjoyed painting some of the art,” Sellers adds.

Unfortunately, when the 17th Street Canal levee was breached during Hurricane Katrina, the house was inundated with seven feet of water, which stayed for approximately two weeks. “Katrina caused considerable damage, with the first floor a total loss.

Furniture was torn apart and the grand piano, which somehow dropped onto the glass dining room table, looked almost like Pick-up Sticks. Once we assessed the damage, I immediately started restoration and we never wavered from our intent to move back into the house.” He adds proudly, “With lots of blood, sweat and tears, we were the first house in Lakewood South occupied with power after Katrina.”

Surprisingly, much of the classic furniture could be restored, with Sellers even using his ingenuity to save the base of the classic ottoman from a Mies van de Rohe Barcelona chair, refashioning it as an end table to be used next to one of the couches in the living room. Today the house is back to its showplace status.

“Although just the two of us live in the house, the theme hasn’t changed. While we don’t use every inch of the house the way we used to when our family was growing up, we somehow have managed to maintain it as the Meric family archive, still holding onto the treasures of the past while enjoying each moment with our ever growing family.” n myneworleans.com / AUGUST 2016

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Cool Drinks for hot days Four locals share their perfect creations

By Morgan Packard

Photographed by Sara Essex Bradley

El Diablo

1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce lime juice 3/4 ounce Creme de Cassis Ginger beer to top Garnish: Lime wedge Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a pint glass over fresh ice. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with lime wedge.

Created by The Other Bar, courtesy Manager Babatunde Ogunlola and Cocktail Producer and Bartender Cara Dailer, The Other Bar, 5039 Freret St., 321-7011

Ginny Ginny Gentian Weee !

1 ounce Suze 1 ounce Oryza Gin 1 ounce Rose Syrup 1 Egg white 1/4 ounce Lemon juice 1/4 ounce Lime juice Garnish: Rose petals Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to properly incorporate egg white.

Drain and serve in a coupe glass, floating rose petals as garnish.Â

Created by Tyler Chauvin, General Manager at Trèo, 3855 Tulane Ave., 304-4878, TreoNola.com

Blue Hawaii 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Coco Lopez 3/4 ounce pineapple juice 3/4 ounce lemon juice 1/4 ounce blue curaçao 4 ounces ice Garnish: Orange peel and a black cherry

Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice. Blend and serve with garnish. Or, combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and serve over ice in a hurricane glass with garnish.

Created by the Ace Hotel, courtesy Food and Dining Director Katie Darling, 600 Carondelet St., 900-1180, AceHotel.com

Tea Thyme

2 ounces infused Peach bourbon* ½ ounce Thyme liqueur (farigoule) 1 ½ ounce Lemon sweetened iced tea Dash of Habanero shrub Garnish: Thyme sprigs Combine ingredients in a shaker. Shake and serve over ice in rocks glass.

Garnish with a few sprigs of thyme.

Created by Morgan Scalco, Cocktail Director at Bayou Wine Garden, 315 N. Rendon St., 826-2925, BayouWineGarden.com

* Choose your favorite bottle of bourbon. Slice about four peaches, broil them and let cool. Throw bourbon and peaches together in a sealed container. Store in cool place and let sit for about three weeks. You can also taste test week by week and choose how peachy you want your bourbon.

Best Doctors Our A nn ua l C h ec kup 6 0 8 L i st i n g s i n 7 6 S pe c i a lt i e s

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here are some things that should be done at least once a year. For us that includes publishing the latest list of Best Doctors. There is nothing that we do that we take as seriously as presenting our readers with a list of recommended doctors. We know there’s no perfect way to determine the city’s best physicians, but we use a service that we feel is as good as possible. Before you make any decision about physicians based on this list, here are some anticipated questions and answers.

How were the Best Doctors selected? We partner with Best Doctors, Inc.®, a global health company headquartered in Boston, which serves more than 30 million members in every major region of the world and works with the best five percent of doctors practicing in the United States to find the right diagnoses and treatment plans. Best Doctors® surveys doctors nationwide, asking them for an assessment of the clinical abilities of their peers and yielding highly qualitative insight into the medical profession. Each physician’s credentials and disciplinary actions are checked, as well as their clinical activity. The Best Doctors in America® database includes doctors in 40 specialties and more than 400 subspecialties of medicine.

What question is asked of the doctors who are interviewed? Best Doctors® contacts each doctor on the previous list and asks the same question: “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, and you couldn’t treat them yourself, to whom would you refer them?”

Do doctors get a chance to respond to other names recommended? Every doctor has the opportunity both to comment (confidentially) on the other doctors included in his or her specialty and related specialties, and to make additional nominations. As new names are added to the pool, each undergoes the same peer-evaluation process.

What happens to the data? There is a continual refinement of both the voting pool and the nominee pool. Each time a poll is conducted, the list is sifted, refined and improved for better representation and more solid consensuses.

How does this differ from local surveys?

One major difference: Doctors are evaluated by their peers nationwide – not just by doctors in their community. In many areas doctors may be better known and evaluated by those within their specialty groups, regardless of where they live, than by local doctors who may not be as knowledgeable in specific specialty areas.

Why do some hospitals seem to have such a preponderance of doctors listed? Because they have so many doctors. As hospitals expand and open more facilities, their number of doctors increases. Through the years the dominant hospitals have shifted, and they may shift again in the future. The Best Doctors in America® database represents the top five percent of physicians practicing in the country and includes many department heads, chiefs of staff and doctors in other major positions at the largest medical centers and health systems nationwide.

Do doctors have to pay to be on the list?

No! We would never use the list if that were the case. Here is the company’s own statement on that issue: “Best Doctors® never takes compensation of any kind from doctors or hospitals in return for listing doctors in its database, nor does Best Doctors® pay doctors to participate in its survey process.”

What are some of the rules that the company uses? Doctors are allowed to vote on others in their hospital and medical practices. The feeling is that those doctors know their peers best – that’s where the survey gets some of its most outspoken evaluations, good and bad.

• All of the voting is strictly confidential.

• Once a consensus of peer support is

achieved, additional research is conducted on credentials, disciplinary actions and clinical activity.

• Doctors aren’t notified of their inclusion on the list until after the survey process is completed. Doctors aren’t allowed to pay a fee or required to make a purchase to be included.

Are the surveys administered randomly?

No. To get opinions with weight and professional credibility, Best Doctors® consults the very best. Researchers contact all current physicians on the list, which includes many department heads at major teaching hospitals, and asks them to rate specialists outside their own facilities.

According to Best Doctors®.

Where is the bias? There is no perfect, bias-free way to conduct a ranking of any sort. Though Best Doctors® has refined its techniques to eliminate biases through the years, any nomination process that relies on peer evaluations will naturally favor more senior doctors who have had time to develop a reputation. Those who are new in their profession or those who haven’t had much peer interaction will sometimes get less recognition. The breadth and the depth of the voting pool help to eliminate biases and cronyism that might be reflected in smaller surveys. In addition to the peer evaluation, Best Doctors® conducts research on each physician’s credentials, disciplinary actions and clinical activity to determine selections.

How were the doctors who are profiled in this section selected? The editorial staff of New Orleans Magazine selected them. We tried to choose people who represented a variety of specialties.

Is this the definitive list? No. We have no doubt that there are many worthy doctors who weren’t included in the list. We are confident, however, that all who are listed are truly among the best doctors.

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Addiction Medicine Metairie Kenneth Boyd Sumner Jefferson Psychiatric Associates 3340 Severn Ave., Suite 206 889-1448 New Orleans Milton L. Harris Jr. Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans VA Outpatient Clinic Department of Psychiatry 3434 Canal St. 539-5744 Dean Anthony Hickman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of General Psychiatry 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-4025 Howard C. Wetsman Townsend Addiction Treatment Center 3600 Prytania St., Suite 72 800-760-8561 Allergy and Immunology Metairie Carolyn Beach Daul Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates 3939 Houma Blvd., Building 6, Suite 20 885-2121 Jane M. S. El-Dahr Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 501 988-6253 New Orleans Luis R. Espinoza LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Rheumatology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fourth Floor 412-1517 Kenneth Paris Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Allergy and Immunology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9589 Ricardo U. Sorensen Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Allergy and Immunology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9589

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Laurianne G. Wild Tulane Medical Center Tulane Lung Center 1415 Tulane Ave., Seventh Floor 988-8600 Anesthesiology Covington Thomas Anzalone St. Tammany Parish Hospital Department of Anesthesia 1202 S. Tyler St. (985) 898-4431 Joseph Thomas Spalitta Jr. St. Tammany Parish Hospital Department of Anesthesia 1202 S. Tyler St. (985) 898-4421 Hammond Richard J. Grisoli North Oaks Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 15790 Paul Vega MD Drive (985) 345-2700 Kenner H. Jerrel Fontenot Zephyr Anesthesia 2816 Kingston St., Suite C 408-0804 Metairie Joseph T. Crapanzano Jr. East Jefferson General Hospital Pain Management Institute 4300 Houma Blvd., Fifth Floor 503-4109 New Orleans David M. Broussard Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Eric H. Busch Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Emilie Donaldson Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Bryan M. Evans Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

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Jason B. Falterman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Leslie C. Thomas Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Donald Robert Ganier Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Thibodaux Jorge J. Bravo Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 602 N. Acadia Road (985) 493-4750

Stuart R. Hart Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Cardiovascular Disease Houma Richard P. Abben Cardiovascular Institute of the South 225 Dunn St. (985) 876-0300

John Frederick Heaton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456

Peter S. Fail Cardiovascular Institute of the South 225 Dunn St. (985) 876-0300

Austin Guy Phillips Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 James Riopelle LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Anesthesiology 1542 Tulane Ave., Suite 659 583-6181 Melody Ritter Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Marrero Leslie Wayne Levenson West Jefferson Heart Clinic of Louisiana 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite N613 349-6800 Metairie Roland J. Bourgeois Jr. East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiovascular Specialists 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 500 455-0842 Fortune Anthony Dugan East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiology Consultants 4200 Houma Blvd., Second Floor 454-4170

Robin B. Stedman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

Yvonne E. Gilliland Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

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W. David Sumrall III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755

James Jude McKinnie Jefferson Electrophysiology 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 400 503-6188 Gary D. Menszer East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiology Consultants 4200 Houma Blvd., Second Floor 454-4102

Nicholas D. Pappas East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiovascular Specialists 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 500 455-0842 David Warren Snyder East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiology Consultants 4200 Houma Blvd., Second Floor 454-4170 Gregory D. Tilton East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson Cardiovascular Specialists 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 500 455-0842 New Orleans Freddy Michel Abi-Samra Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4145 Murtuza J. Ali LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Cardiology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1366 Jose Alberto Bernal-Ramirez Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-4135 Patrick C. Breaux Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4135 Mark M. Cassidy Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute Clinic 4201 Woodland Drive, Second Floor 378-5080 Tyrone Jean Collins Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3727

one of MY TOUGHEST CASes: Helping A Kid Grow

Andrew G.S. King M.D., MBChB, FRACS, FACS Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Orthopedics 200 Henry Clay Ave. | New Orleans | 896-9569 36 years in practice Undergraduate (1 year) and M.D. – University of Otago, New Zealand Native of New Zealand

When New Zealand native Andrew King came to LSU to practice orthopedics in 1980, he planned to stay for a couple of years and head home. Thirty-six years later he’s still here, working as the G. Dean MacEwen Chair in Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. King specializes in scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine.

“There are three major types of scoliosis,” King explains. “There’s the kind that’s a result of a birth defect, the kind that can come along with diseases like muscular dystrophy, and then there’s the kind that occurs, we’re not sure why, in otherwise healthy kids. It seems to be particularly prevalent with athletes and is most apparent in the teen years.”

King says one of his most difficult cases happened not long before Hurricane Katrina.

“I had a 3-year-old that was referred to me with a curvature of the spine of over 100 degrees,” he says.

“It was twisting his chest so much that he was having pulmonary failure.”

While typically curvatures are corrected with spinal fusion surgery, such a procedure would have severely stunted the child’s growth. Instead, King had his first experience using growing rods. Every six months, the child would return to King for another surgery to insert a longer rod in an effort to keep up with his growth.

“When the child was about 5-and-a-half, Katrina hit and the family disappeared,” he says. I always wondered what happened to him. Then last month I got a call from a reporter in Arizona who was doing a story on the child who, after 17 operations, was graduating from high school as a six-foot-two-inchtall varsity volleyball and basketball player. We don’t often get the rest of the story with our patients when they move on; it’s always exciting to hear how someone has gone on to do really well.”

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Clement C. Eiswirth Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Heart Transplant Clinic 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4721 James Stephen Jenkins Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3727 Carl Joseph Lavie Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4135 Thierry H. Le Jemtel Tulane Medical Center Cardiac Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave. 988-2096 Stacy Mandras Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Heart Transplant Clinic 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4721 Richard Virgil Milani Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4135 Hamang M. Patel Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Heart Transplant Clinic 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4721 Rajan A. Patel Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-4309 Stephen Robert Ramee Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3727

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J. P. Reilly Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3786 Gary Edward Sander Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cardiology Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-6113 Sangeeta Shah Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4135 Frank Wilson Smart LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Cardiology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1366 Hector Osvaldo Ventura Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Heart Transplant Clinic 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Third Floor 842-4721 Christopher James White Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Interventional Cardiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3717 Colon and Rectal Surgery Metairie Jeffrey Farrow Griffin Colon Rectal Associates 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 540 456-5108 New Orleans David E. Beck Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4060 David A. Margolin Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4060

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Guy R. Orangio LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Colorectal Surgery 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1325 Herschel D. Vargas Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4060 Charles B. Whitlow Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4060 Critical Care Medicine Hammond Richard J. Grisoli North Oaks Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 15790 Paul Vega MD Drive (985) 345-2700 Arvind Yertha North Oaks Pulmonology North Oaks Clinic Building, Suite 201 15813 Paul Vega MD Drive (985) 230-1580 Kenner Carol M. Mason LSU Healthcare Network LSU Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 701 412-1705 Metairie Thomas Gerard Nuttli East Jefferson General Hospital Jefferson Pulmonary Associates 4200 Houma Blvd., Third Floor 454-5205 New Orleans Philip Boysen Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Bennett Paul DeBoisblanc University Medical Center New Orleans Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center 2000 Canal St. 702-5700 Stephen Phillips Kantrow Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic

Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055 Bobby D. Nossaman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Leonardo Seoane Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Section of Pulmonology, Lung Transplant and Critical Care 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-4400 David E. Taylor Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055 Dermatology Metairie William Patrick Coleman III 4425 Conlin St. 455-3180 Leonard E. Gately III Academic Dermatology Associates 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 202 885-1670 Mara A. Haseltine Poole Dermatology 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 406 838-8225 Jeffrey C. Poole Poole Dermatology 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 406 838-8225 Nicole E. Rogers Old Metairie Dermatology 701 Metairie Road, Suite 2A205 836-2050 New Orleans Erin E. Boh Tulane Medical Center Department of Dermatology 1415 Tulane Ave. 988-1700 Emergency Medicine New Orleans Liza DiLeo Thomas Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine 1516 Jefferson Highway 842-3460

Joseph S. Guarisco Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine 1516 Jefferson Highway 842-3460 Erik Sundell Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine 1516 Jefferson Highway 842-3460 Endocrinology and Metabolism Metairie Joseph Murray Diabetes & Metabolism Associates 3901 Houma Blvd., Suite 103 455-1300 New Orleans Samuel Andrews Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4023 Alan Lee Burshell Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4023 Vivian Andrew Fonseca Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Endocrinology 275 LaSalle St. 988-5030 Brandy A. Panunti Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4023 Family Medicine Covington Richard George Marek Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Family Medicine 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

(985) 875-2828 E. Edward Martin Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Family Medicine 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

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one of MY TOUGHEST CASes: Discovering A Rare Genetic Condition

Ellen “Elly” Zakris M.D. Director of Radiation Oncology Touro Infirmary and University Medical Center 1401 Foucher St. | New Orleans | 897-8387 24 years in practice Bachelor of Science – Microbiology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey M.D. – Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina Native of New York City

As Director of Radiation Oncology at both Touro and University Medical Center, Dr. Ellen Zakris has seen plenty of tough cases in her career, but one of the toughest was one where a family was hit doubly hard.

“I was working with a young family that had already had one infant die of a rare brain tumor, and then that family had another child and that child developed a similar brain tumor and also died,” she says. “It turned out the parents were carriers of a rare genetic condition that predisposes their offspring to cancer.”

While Zakris says she was originally attracted to oncology because she found cancer to be a “fascinating discipline that’s challenging both emotionally and academically,” she says this family’s repeated losses were particularly difficult.

“Academically it was difficult because with common cancers you have published national guidelines you follow for care,” she says, “but with rare cases those guidelines don’t exist. For those we have to use all the education we have and all our resources, including other colleagues.”

On the emotional side, Zakris found herself inspired by the family’s response.

“I remember the mother started this huge fundraiser for childhood cancer,” she says. “She became this amazing advocate and educator, making it her goal to spread the word. I will never forget them.”

Pediatric cancer, she says, is still relatively rare compared to adult cancer.

“Cancer is the No. 2 killer in adults,” she says. “There’s over 200,000 breast cancer cases alone each year just in the United States. Contrast that with the fact that the most common solid tumor cancer cases in children are brain tumors, and there are less than 20,000 of those cases a year.”

While the work can be extra emotional, Zakris says she loves working with children.

“They’re so appreciative, so trusting,” she says. “Plus, over 80 percent of pediatric tumors are cured with treatment. It’s both so challenging and rewarding. I love it.” jeffery johnston photo

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Kevin C. Plaisance Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Family Medicine 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

(985) 875-2828 Timothy Lacey Riddell Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Family Medicine 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

(985) 875-2828 Hammond Michael Ashley Dunn Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Tangipahoa Department of Family Medicine 41676 Veterans Ave. (985) 543-3600 Ted Joseph Hudspeth Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Tangipahoa Department of Family Medicine 41676 Veterans Ave. (985) 543-3600 Luling Walter Birdsall Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Luling Department of Family Medicine 1057 Paul Maillard Road (985) 785-3740 Mandeville Paul Guilbault Louisiana Heart Medical Group 820 Asbury Drive (985) 871-0735 Daniel Keith Jens Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Mandeville Department of Family Medicine 2810 E. Causeway Approach (985) 875-2340 Marrero Paul Joseph Marquis Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco Department of Family Medicine 4225 Lapalco Blvd., Second Floor 371-9355 James Theis 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite N408 349-2908 Metairie Leonard B. Kancher The Center for Longevity and Wellness 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 300 885-7360

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New Orleans Leandro Area Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Lakeview Department of Family Medicine 101 W. Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 201 846-9646 Tara G. Berner Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Lakeview Department of Family Medicine 101 W. Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 201 846-9646 Sarah W. Holt Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Lakeview Department of Family Medicine 101 W. Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 201 846-9646 Herbert L. Muncie Jr. LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Family Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Second Floor 412-1366 Rade N. Pejic Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at University Square Department of Family and Community Medicine 200 Broadway Ave., Suite 230 988-9000 James Taylor Tebbe Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Mid-City Department of Family Medicine 411 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite 4 842-7400 Pamela Wiseman LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Family Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Sixth Floor 412-1100 Slidell James Howard Newcomb Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Slidell Department of Family Medicine 2750 E. Gause Blvd.

(985) 661-3550 Gastroenterology Covington Steven Anthony Guarisco Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Division of Gastroenterology 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

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Kenner Christopher N. Barrilleaux Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Gastroenterology Clinic 180 W. Esplanade Ave. 443-9500 Marrero Shantiprakash Kedia Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Sanjeeva Reddy Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Gary (Taavi) Reiss Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Charles G. Schibler II Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Rian Moss Tanenbaum Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Steve George Venturatos Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401 Metairie Howard I. Brenner Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 520 456-8020 George E. Catinis Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 520 456-8020 Elizabeth Ann McDonald 3800 Houma Blvd., Suite 308 456-5070 William Morrison Meyers Jr. Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 520 456-8020 George Richard Puente Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 520 456-8020

David Ralph Silvers Metairie Gastroenterology 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 120 456-6701 New Orleans Luis A. Balart Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344 Robert Stephen Bulat Tulane Medical Center GI and Surgery Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5110 Melvin Herman Gold Jr. Tulane University Medical School Division of Gastroenterology 1430 Tulane Ave. 702-5700 Benjamin Alfred Guider Jr. Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 2820 Napoleon Ave., Suite 720 896-8670 James D. Lilly Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 2820 Napoleon Ave., Suite 720 896-8670 Fredric Gary Regenstein Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344 James William Smith Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Gastroenterology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4015

Natalie H. Bzowej Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Nigel Girgrah Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Shobha Joshi Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Fredric Gary Regenstein Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344 Infectious Disease Covington Michael Kevin Hill IMG Physicians 56 Starbrush Circle (985) 871-0095 Houma Mary Louise Eschete Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Special Care Clinic Division of Infectious Disease 1978 Industrial Blvd.

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Hand Surgery Metairie Eric R. George Hand Surgical Associates Hand Center of Louisiana 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 600B 454-2191

Metairie Susan Leslie Favrot McLellan Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Lakeside Section of Infectious Diseases 4724 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 101 988-8050

Harold M. Stokes Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 3939 Houma Blvd., Suite 21 885-6464

Richard Stephan Witzig East Jefferson General Hospital Hospitalist Medicine 4200 Houma Blvd., Seventh Floor 503-4331

New Orleans Donald C. Faust 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 600 899-1000

New Orleans Katherine Baumgarten Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005

Hepatology New Orleans Luis A. Balart Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344

one of MY TOUGHEST CASes: The Boy With Two Aneurysms

Aaron S. Dumont, M.D., F.A.C.S., FAHA, F.A.A.N.S. Tulane University Medical Center Neurosciences Center 1415 Tulane Ave., Fifth Floor | New Orleans | 988-5565 East Jefferson General Hospital 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 550 | Metairie | 503-7001 Number of years in practice: 11 Bachelor of Science – Physiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada M.D. – University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada Native of Vancouver, Canada When a 13-year-old boy came in to see Dr. Aaron Dumont complaining of a horrible headache, the diagnosis was something the prominent neurosurgeon never expected.

“It turns out he had two very large brain aneurysms,” Dumont says. “Not only are brain aneurysms not common in someone that young – they’re typically seen in people more in their 40s, 50s and 60s – it was extremely uncommon to see two, especially so large.

Appearing much like “a balloon sticking out of a blood vessel,” Dumont explains that aneurysms present a serious health risk. “It they burst, it can be fatal. These ones measured about one-and-a-half inches. That may not sound very big, but for the brain it certainly is.”

Dumont treated each aneurysm separately.

“For the first one, we went up through the groin and into the brain and inserted these metal coils,” he explains. “The coils are kind of like a Slinky that goes inside the aneurysm and seals it off, preventing it from bleeding. Eventually, it shrunk down.”

With the first procedure a success, Dumont moved to tackling the second aneurysm.

“The second one was much more complex,” he says.

“There was just no good way to go about it, so I decided to block the blood flow to the vessel with the aneurysm.

I then took an artery from his arm and sewed it from his neck to his head, creating a bypass.”

The second operation was also a success and the boy has since gone on to graduate from high school. Dumont says he enjoys a clean bill of health and comes back only for annual follow-ups.

In addition to performing surgeries, Dumont is also active on the research side of his discipline at Tulane University, where he’s working both in the lab and in clinical trials to try and understand why aneurysms form and why they burst. jeffery johnston photo

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Christopher M. Blais Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005 Rebecca Adair Clark University Medical Center New Orleans Infectious Disease Services 2000 Canal St. 702-5700 Joseph Raymond Dalovisio Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005 Julia B. Garcia-Diaz Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005 Michael Edward Hagensee University Medical Center New Orleans Infectious Disease Services 2000 Canal St. 702-5700 Sandra Abadie Kemmerly Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005 Mary J. Murphy CrescentCare NO/AIDS Task Force 2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500 212-2773 David Michael Mushatt Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Infectious Diseases 275 LaSalle St., First Floor 988-5030 George A. Pankey Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4006 Nicholas J. Van Sickels Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Infectious Diseases 275 LaSalle St., First Floor 988-5030 Ronald D. Wilcox CrescentCare Health and Wellness Center 3308 Tulane Ave. 207-2273 78

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David M. Borne LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Internal Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Second Floor 412-1366

Gloria Leary Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747

James W. Bragg Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747

Christopher J. Lege Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 460 897-7999

Pedro Cazabon Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Terry L. Cummings Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at University Square Sections of General Academic Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 200 Broadway Ave., Suite 230 988-9000 Richard Edward Deichmann Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Nona Epstein Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Sara E. Fernandez Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Steven J. Granier Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Timothy S. Harlan Tulane Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Seventh Floor 988-1001 Michael Landry Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Department of Medicine 1601 Perdido St. 412-3700

Betty P. Lo-Blais LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Internal Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Second Floor 412-1366 Rene Albert Louapre III 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 400 897-3305 Angela M. McLean LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Internal Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Second Floor 412-1366 Charles Clarence Smith III Internal Medicine Specialists 3525 Prytania St., Suite 526 648-2500 James D. Stoll Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness 1401 Jefferson Highway 842-4747 Internal Medicine/Hospice and Palliative Medicine Metairie Kenneth B. Smith East Jefferson General Hospital Jefferson Pulmonary Associates 4200 Houma Blvd., Third Floor 503-5205 New Orleans Christopher M. Blais Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Infectious Diseases 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, First Floor 842-4005 Susan Leala Vogel Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Hospital Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-5766 Internal Medicine/ Hospital Medicine New Orleans John R. Amoss Touro Infirmary Section of Hospital Medicine 1401 Foucher St., Suite B-200 568-4624

Steven Deitelzweig Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Hospital Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-5766 Marianne Maumus Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Hospital Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-7518 Geraldine E. Menard Tulane Medical Center Section of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics 1415 Tulane Ave. 988-7518 Susan Leala Vogel Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Hospital Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-5766 Medical Genetics New Orleans Hans Christoph Andersson Hayward Genetics Center Tulane Lakeside Medical Office Building, Fourth Floor 4720 S. I-10 Service Road 988-5101 Medical Oncology and Hematology Metairie Robert Woody Veith 3800 Houma Blvd., Suite 200 455-0600 New Orleans Archie Watt Brown Jr. Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Hematology and Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3910 Salvador Caputto Crescent City Physicians 1401 Foucher St. 897-8970 John Thomas Cole Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Hematology and Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3910 Bridgette M. Collins-Burow Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic 150 S. Liberty St. 988-7444

one of MY TOUGHEST CASes: Katrina Evacuation and A Personal Loss

Tammuella “Tami” Chrisentery Singleton M.D. The Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders and The Sickle Cell Center of Southern Louisiana 1430 Tulane Ave. | New Orleans | 988-5228 Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children 4700 S. I-10 Service Road E. | Metairie | 988-5412 12 years in practice Bachelor of Science – Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans M.D. – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans Native of Baton Rouge

When Hurricane Katrina hit, Dr. Tammuella Singleton was the only pediatric hematologist/oncologist attending at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans that didn’t evacuate.

“I was seven months pregnant at the time,” she says. “And I was going room by room, telling each patient that the city was flooding and that they had to be evacuated. I couldn’t tell them where they were going, when they were coming home or what doctor would be caring for them. Everybody was understandably upset.”

Singleton says she evacuated 15 patients that day, while also “photocopying every medical record I could get a hold of.”

Among her patients was a baby that was just a month old, an 8-year-old child with a new diagnosis and two transplant patients she says were “touch and go.” Most ended up at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

“It was definitely the most challenging time I’ve faced,” she says. “Our staff evacuated to Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. When I got there I was still operating alone for about two-and-half to three weeks as the doctors who had evacuated struggled to be able to get back and find housing.”

A month after the storm, Singleton lost her baby.

“There was never a sign of a problem or anything,” she says.

“I think that maybe it was just the stress of those weeks.”

Singleton now serves as Section Chief of Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology at Tulane University School of Medicine, Associate Director of the LA Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders and Director of the Sickle Cell Center of Southern Louisiana. Even after suffering her own personal loss, she says what sticks with her most today are the intense memories of her patients.

“Each of them had such a significant impact on me,” she says.

“It’s like a movie in my head – I can replay all the details, all the faces of every single one of them. They are with me always.”

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Robert Van Buren Emmons Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Hematology and Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3910 Jyotsna Fuloria Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Hematology and Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3910 Marc J. Kahn Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic 150 South Liberty St. 988-6300 Cindy Anne Leissinger Tulane Medical Center Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders 1430 Tulane Ave. 988-5433 Hana F. Safah Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic 150 S. Liberty St. 988-7444 Oliver Sartor Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic 150 S. Liberty St. 988-7869 Milton Walsh Seiler Jr. Crescent City Physicians 1401 Foucher St. 897-8970 Scott Anthony Sonnier Crescent City Physicians 1401 Foucher St. 897-8970 Chris Theodossiou Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Hematology and Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Third Floor 842-3910 Roy Samuel Weiner Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic 150 S. Liberty St. 988-6061 Nephrology Houma Shaminder M. Gupta Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Department of Nephrology 1978 Industrial Blvd.

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Metairie Friedrichs Henry Harris Jr. New Orleans Nephrology Associates 4409 Utica St., Suite 100 457-3687 Jill Suzanne Lindberg New Orleans Nephrology Associates 4409 Utica St., Suite 100 457-3687 New Orleans A. Brent Alper Jr. Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 LaSalle St. 988-5800 Vecihi Batuman Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 LaSalle St. 988-5030 L. Lee Hamm Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 LaSalle St. 988-9831 N. Kevin Krane Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 Laselle St. 988-5030 Belinda T. Lee Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 LaSalle St. 988-5030 Eric Edward Simon Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Section of Nephrology and Hypertension 275 LaSalle St. 988-5030 Catherine Staffeld-Coit Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Rubin Zhang Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344

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Thibodaux Allen W. Vander Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Department of Nephrology 604 N. Acadia Road, Suite 405 (985) 446-0871 Neurological Surgery Metairie Najeeb M. Thomas Southern Brain and Spine 4770 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite110 454-0141 Rand Marcel Voorhies Southern Brain and Spine 4770 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 110 454-0141 New Orleans Aaron Dumont Tulane Medical Center Neurosurgery Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-5561 Roger Douglas Smith Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Seventh Floor 842-4033 Neurology Metairie Patricia Smith Cook Northlake Neurological Institute 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 325 831-6760 Archibald L. Melcher III Jefferson Neurological Associates 3800 Houma Blvd., Suite 205 885-7337 New Orleans John D. England LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Neurology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fourth Floor 412-1517 Roger Everett Kelley Jr. Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at University Square Department of Neurology 200 Broadway St., Suite 230 988-9190 Edward Claro Mader Jr. University Medical Center New Orleans LSU Health Sciences Center Epilepsy Clinic 2000 Canal St. 903-2373 Sheryl Martin-Schild Tulane Medical Center Stroke Program 1415 Tulane Ave. 988-5030

Jeffrey Nicholl Tulane Multispecialty Clinic Downtown Department of Neurology 275 LaSalle St. 988-7478 Piotr Wladyslaw Olejniczak LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Neurology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fourth Floor 412-1517 R. Eugene Ramsay Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Neurology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Seventh Floor 842-7436 Richard Zweifler Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Neurology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Seventh Floor 842-3980 Nuclear Medicine Kenner Richard J. Campeau Jr. LSU Healthcare Network Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Neuroendocrine Clinic 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 200 464-8500 New Orleans Oussama Nachar Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470 Obstetrics and Gynecology Covington Patricia S. Braly Women’s Cancer Care 606 W. 12th Ave. (985) 892-2252 Hammond William F. Beacham North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology 15748 Medical Arts Plaza (985) 542-0663 William G. Black North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology 15748 Medical Arts Plaza (985) 542-0663 Mandeville Richard P. Dickey Fertility Institute of New Orleans 800 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2C (985) 892-7621 Steven Noel Taylor Fertility Institute of New Orleans 800 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2C (985) 892-7621

Metairie Robin B. Bone Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 4500 Clearview Parkway 885-8563 Ralph R. Chesson Jr. LSU Healthcare Network Division of Urogynecology 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302 412-1600 William James Farrell The Fertility Institute of New Orleans 4770 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 201 454-2165 Peter Lu The Fertility Institute of New Orleans 4770 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 201 454-2165 Gabriella Pridjian Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Center for Women’s Health Section of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 4720 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 302 988-8070 Belinda Sartor The Fertility Institute of New Orleans 4770 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 201 454-2165 New Orleans Pui “Joan” Cheng Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 320 897-7142 Louis Paul DuTreil Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 130 897-7580 Jacob M. Estes Ochsner Health System Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center Division of Gynecologic Oncology 2700 Napoleon Ave. 842-4165 Veronica C. Gillispie Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza Women’s Services 4429 Clara St., Suite 500 842-9617 Susan G. Jeanfreau Fleur de Lis Obstetrics and Gynecology 2820 Napoleon Ave., Suite 340 897-4287

one of MY TOUGHEST CASes: A Procedure for Heart Rhythm Problems

James McKinnie M.D., MMM, FACC Jefferson Electrophysiology 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 400 | Metairie | 456-8188 27 years in practice Bachelor of Science – Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge M.D. – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans Native of Gretna

While studying to get his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, James McKinnie decided to take a job as an orderly at West Jefferson Medical Center in coronary care. It was a move that ended up changing his life.

“I just became fascinated with heart rhythms,” McKinnie says. “The heart is such an incredible organ and when things go wrong with it, there is this need in me to find out why.”

The New Orleans native has spent the last almost three decades figuring out the whys and hows of heart irregularities as a cardiologist/electrophysiologist. He works a lot with cases of atrial fibrillation – abnormal heart rhythms in the upper chambers.

“We’re seeing more and more cases of atrial fibrillation as people have started to live longer,” he explains.

“It’s estimated that if you live over 80, you have a one in four chance of having it.”

While the condition can incapacitate a person in 3040 percent of cases, another one-third may have atrial fibrillation and not even know it.

McKinnie’s practice focuses on using a procedure called catheter ablation to destroy the area of the heart that’s causing the rhythm problem. He says the field, along with the need, is “growing in leaps and bounds.”

One of McKinnie’s toughest cases, he says, was someone who came to him that had been living with atrial fibrillation for more than 10 years and had never received any relief.

“He had really given up,” McKinnie says. “When he came in, he said he didn’t feel that bad, but then after a seven- or eight-hour procedure in our hybrid operating room, he was able to be restored to normal.

He was surprised at how good he felt. He didn’t know feeling like that was possible.”

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Richard Carl Kline Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Section of Gynecologic Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-4165 Sherri Anne Longo Ochsner Health System Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 2700 Napoleon Ave., Fourth Floor 842-4151 Joseph Matthew Miller Jr. Touro Infirmary Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic Buckman Building, Suite 105 3434 Prytania St. 897-8213 George Brazil Morris III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2700 Napoleon Ave. 842-4155 George Morris IV Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza Women’s Services 4429 Clara St., Suite 640 842-9616 Rebecca Perret Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 130 897-7580 Florencia G. Polite LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1520 Alfred Godfrey Robichaux III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 2700 Napoleon Ave., Fourth Floor 842-4151 Jerry Joseph St. Pierre Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza Women’s Services 4429 Clara St., Suite 400 842-9885 William F. von Almen II Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 130 897-7580

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Donna S. Waters Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 320 897-7142 Felton L. Winfield Jr. LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1520 Ophthalmology Marrero Rudolph Michael Franklin Eye Associates of West Jefferson 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite N213 349-6910 Metairie Ronald Andrew Landry Eyecare Associates 4324 Veterans Blvd., Suite 102 455-9825 New Orleans Laurence W. Arend Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, 10th Floor 842-3995 Ramesh S. Ayyala Tulane Medical Center Tulane Ophthalmology Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-5831 James G. Diamond Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans VA Outpatient Clinic Department of Ophthalmology 1515 Poydras St., Suite 650 412-3700 Jayne S. Weiss LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Ophthalmology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Sixth Floor 412-1200 Orthopaedic Surgery Covington Kevin Darr Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute 19343 Sunshine Ave. (985) 892-5117 Tim Devraj Louisiana Heart Hospital Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic 70411 Highway 21 (985) 400-5566 Mark J. Hontas Bone and Joint Clinic at STPH 71211 Highway 21, Suite A (985) 893-9922

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Matti W. Palo Louisiana Heart Hospital Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic 70411 Highway 21 (985) 400-5566 H. Reiss Plauche Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute 19343 Sunshine Ave. (985) 892-5117 Jason L. Rolling Covington Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute 19343 Sunshine Ave. (985) 892-5117 Harahan Deryk Jones Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 1221 S. Clearview Parkway, Building B 736-4800 Scott C. Montgomery Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 1221 S.Clearview Parkway, Building B 736-4800 Misty Suri Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 1221 S.Clearview Parkway, Building B 736-4800 Kenner Vinod Dasa LSU Healthcare Network Kenner Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 500 412-1700 Luis M. Espinoza Orthopaedic Center for Sports Medicine 671 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 100 467-5900 Peter C. Krause LSU Healthcare Network Kenner Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 500 412-1700 Marrero R. Douglas Bostick III Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic 920 Avenue B 349-6804 Matthew R. Grimm Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic 920 Avenue B 349-6804

Mark Juneau Jr. Jefferson Orthopaedic Clinic 920 Avenue B 349-6804 Metairie David W. Aiken 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 650 456-5152 John B. Cazale IV Crescent City Orthopedics 3600 Houma Blvd.

885-8225 New Orleans George Chimento Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3970 Donald C. Faust 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 600 899-1000 Paul Gladden Tulane Medical Center Tulane Orthopaedic Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-2177 Michael W. Hartman LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Orthopaedics 3700 St. Charles Ave., Sixth Floor 412-1100 Andrew G. King Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9569 Christopher Marrero LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Orthopaedics 3700 St. Charles Ave., Sixth Floor 412-1100 James F. Mautner Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3970 Mark S. Meyer Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3970 Chad Millet Southern Orthopaedic Specialists 2731 Napoleon Ave. 897-6351

Michael J. O’Brien Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine 202 McAlister Extension 988-8476 J. Lockwood Ochsner Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3970 Felix H. Savoie III Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine 202 McAlister Extension 988-8476 Robert Treuting Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3970 Robert D. Zura University Medical Center New Orleans Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2000 Canal St. 702-3000 Slidell James C. Butler Elite Orthopaedic Specialists 1150 Robert Blvd., Suite 240 (985) 646-3662 Simon Finger Elite Orthopaedic Specialists 1150 Robert Blvd., Suite 240 (985) 646-3662 Brian L. Fong 2965 Gause Blvd. East, Suite A (985) 641-7775 Thibodaux Neil James Maki Thibodaux Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic 525 St. Marys St. (985) 446-6284 Otolaryngology Covington R. Graham Boyce Associated Surgical Specialists 350 Lakeview Court, Suite C (985) 845-2677 James Sherman Soileau Ear and Balance Institute 1401 Ochsner Blvd., Suite A (985) 809-1111 Marrero Moises A. Arriaga Marrero CNC Hearing & Balance Center 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S630 934-8320

Metairie Newland Knight Worley 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 640 456-5120 New Orleans Ronald G. Amedee Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080 Michael Sydney Ellis Tulane Medical Center ENT Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Third Floor 988-5451 Paul L. Friedlander Tulane Medical Center ENT Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Third Floor 988-5451 H. Devon Graham III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080 Calvin Morris Johnson Jr. Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave. 895-7642 Timothy Blake Molony Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080 Brian A. Moore Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-4080 Thomas Moulthrop Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave. 895-7642 Slidell Gerard Pena Slidell Ear, Nose and Throat 1850 E. Gause Blvd., Suite 301 (985) 646-4400 Thibodaux James Vance Broussard Southern ENT Associates Medical Office Building, Suite 101 604 N. Acadia Road (985) 446-5079

Paul Thomas Gaudet Southern ENT Associates Medical Office Building, Suite 101 604 N. Acadia Road (985) 446-5079 Justin M. Tenney Southern ENT Associates Medical Office Building, Suite 101 604 N. Acadia Road (985) 446-5079 Guy Paul Zeringue III Southern ENT Associates Medical Office Building, Suite 101 604 N. Acadia Road (985) 446-5079 Pathology Marrero James E. Brown West Jefferson Medical Center Department of Pathology 1101 Medical Center Blvd.

347-5511 New Orleans Edwin Norquist Beckman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pathology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-3330 Randall Douglas Craver Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Pathology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9873 Pamela Canale Martin Touro Infirmary Division of Dermatopathology 1401 Foucher St., Second Floor 897-8418 William Proctor Newman III LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Pathology 1901 Perdido St., Suite 5103 568-6031 Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Metairie Jane M. S. El-Dahr Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 501 988-6253 New Orleans Kenneth Paris Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Allergy and Immunology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9589

Ricardo U. Sorensen Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Allergy and Immunology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9589 Pediatric Anesthesiology New Orleans Brandon Black Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 Jimmie E. Colon Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Daniel P. Corsino Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Stanley Martin Hall Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 John Frederick Heaton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 George P. Koclanes Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 Sheryl Lynn Sawatsky Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 Louis G. Shenk III Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Anesthesiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9456 Pediatric Cardiac Surgery New Orleans Joseph Caspi Children’s Hospital of New Orleans The Heart Center 200 Henry Clay Ave., Suite 3309 896-3928

Pediatric Cardiology New Orleans Robert Joseph Ascuitto LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Cardiology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1100 Kelly Gajewski Children’s Hospital of New Orleans The Heart Center 200 Henry Clay Ave., Suite 3309 896-9751 Victor William Lucas Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of Cardiology 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900 Theodorus Johannes Mulder Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of Cardiology 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-5200 Nancy Tamara Ross-Ascuitto LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Cardiology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fifth Floor 412-1100 Ernest S. Siwik Children’s Hospital of New Orleans The Heart Center 200 Henry Clay Ave., Suite 3309 896-9751 Aluizio Roberto Stopa Children’s Hospital of New Orleans The Heart Center 200 Henry Clay Ave., Suite 3309 896-9751 Thomas Young Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of Cardiology 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-5200 Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesia New Orleans Jimmie E. Colon Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3755 Pediatric Critical Care Metairie Olugbenga Akingbola Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children

Section of Pediatric Critical Care 4700 S. I-10 Service Road W. 780-4401 Edwin Michael Frieberg Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Section of Pediatric Critical Care 4700 S. I-10 Service Road W. 988-5030 Robert Lee Hopkins Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Pulmonology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 New Orleans Bonnie Desselle Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Critical Care 200 Henry Clay Ave. 899-9511 Gary L. Duhon Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Critical Care 200 Henry Clay Ave. 899-9511 Pediatric Dermatology Metairie Jeffrey C. Poole Poole Dermatology 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 406 838-8225 Pediatric Endocrinology Metairie Mary A. Younger Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Endocrinology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 New Orleans Stuart A. Chalew Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Diabetes Center 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Ricardo Gomez Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Diabetes Center 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Pediatric General Hepatology Marrero Ilana S. Fortgang Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S450 349-6401

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology New Orleans Renee V. Gardner Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 200 Henry Clay Ave., First Floor 896-9740 Jaime A. Morales Arias Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 200 Henry Clay Ave., First Floor 896-9740 Pinki K. Prasad Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 200 Henry Clay Ave., First Floor 896-9740 Tammuella E. Singleton Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 Maria C. Velez Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 200 Henry Clay Ave., First Floor 896-9740 Lolie Chua Yu Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 200 Henry Clay Ave., First Floor 896-9740 Pediatric Infectious Disease Metairie Thomas Alchediak Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253 Margarita Silio Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253

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Pediatric Obesity Metairie Mary A. Younger Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Endocrinology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253

Pediatric Otolaryngology New Orleans John Lindhe Guarisco Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080

Pediatric Ophthalmology New Orleans George S. Ellis Jr. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Ophthalmology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3104 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888

Kimsey Rodriguez Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080

Horatio Sprague Eustis Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, 10th Floor 842-3995 Robert Allen Gordon Tulane Medical Center Tulane Ophthalmology Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-5831 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Covington Sean Waldron Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center For Children – Covington Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 101 E. Judge Tanner Blvd., Suite 302 (985) 809-5800 Metairie Stephen Douglas Heinrich Tulane Pediatric Orthopaedic Clinic 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 200 988-8010 New Orleans William K. Accousti Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9569 Joseph A. Gonzales Jr. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9569 Andrew G. King Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9569

Pediatric Pathology New Orleans Randall Douglas Craver Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Pathology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9873 Pediatric Pulmonology Metairie Scott H. Davis Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Pulmonology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 Robert Lee Hopkins Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Pulmonology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 Michael Philip Kiernan Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Pulmonology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 501 988-6253 New Orleans Kristin N. Van Hook Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Division of Pulmonary Medicine 1315 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3900 Pediatric Radiation Oncology New Orleans Troy Gene Scroggins Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3440

Ellen “Elly” Zakris Touro Infirmary Department of Radiation Oncology 1401 Foucher St., First Floor 897-8387 Pediatric Radiology New Orleans Chris M. (Christopher) Arcement Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Radiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9566 Jane D. Congeni Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Radiology 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9565 Arthur J. Kenney Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470 Pediatric Rheumatology Metairie Jane M. S. El-Dahr Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 501 988-6253 New Orleans Abraham Gedalia Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Rheumatology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3020 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9385 Pediatric Specialist/ Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Metairie Sue Ellen Abdalian Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253 New Orleans Brian Victor Credo Tulane University Campus Health Services Uptown Student Health Center Building 92 6823 St. Charles Ave. 865-5255

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Pediatric Specialist/ Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Gretna Daphne Ann Glindmeyer 229 Bellemeade Blvd., Suite 420 392-8348 Luling Kristopher Edward Kaliebe St. Charles Community Health Center Division of Behavioral Health 853 Milling Ave. (985) 785-5881 Metairie Douglas S. Pool 300 Codifer Blvd., Suite A 835-6320 Mark Allen Sands Mercy Family Center 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 425 838-8283 New Orleans Milton Webster Anderson Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-4025 Ted Bloch III 3525 Prytania St., Suite 211 897-7939 Charles Calvin Coleman Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Psychiatry 200 Henry Clay Ave. 568-6001 Robert A. Dahmes 4480 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 107 393-6355 Stacy Drury Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-4794 Mary Margaret Gleason Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-4794 Jessica Hof 3705 Coliseum St. 810-7590 Richard Howard Morse 4417 Danneel St. 891-2354 Paul G. Pelts 1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 300 581-3933 Jason Murphy Wuttke 1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 300 581-3933

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Charles Henry Zeanah Jr. Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 131 S. Robertson St. 988-5405 Pediatric Specialist/ Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Houma Bedford Nieves-Cruz Terrebonne General Medical Center Division of Neonatology 8166 Main St. (985) 858-7300 Metairie Jay Paul Goldsmith Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Section of Neonatology 4700 S. I-10 Service Road W. 780-4583 New Orleans Brian Barkemeyer Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Ave., Fifth Floor 896-9418 Minnie Marlene Buis Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Ave., Fifth Floor 896-9418 Staci Marie Olister Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Ave., Fifth Floor 896-9418 Duna Penn Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Ave., Fifth Floor 896-9418 Dana L. Rivera Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Division of Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Ave., Fifth Floor 896-9418 Slidell Omotola O. Uwaifo Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore Division of Neonatology 100 Medical Center Drive 842-3658 Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Epilepsy New Orleans Shannon McGuire Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3040 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888

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Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, General Metairie Stephen L. Nelson Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane Pediatric Specialty Clinic Section of Pediatric Neurology 4720 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 401 988-6253 New Orleans Diane K. Africk Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of Neurology 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900 Stephen Russell Deputy Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3040 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Jessica R. Gautreaux Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3040 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Shannon McGuire Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3040 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Ann Henderson Tilton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3314 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9458 Maria Weimer Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3040 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-2888 Joaquin Wong Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3314 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9458

Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Movement Disorders New Orleans Ann Henderson Tilton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3314 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9458 Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Muscular Dystrophy New Orleans Ann Henderson Tilton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3314 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9458 Pediatric Specialist/ Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease New Orleans Ann Henderson Tilton Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Neurology Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 3314 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9458 Pediatric Specialist/ Pediatric Metabolic Diseases New Orleans Hans Christoph Andersson Hayward Genetics Center Tulane Lakeside Medical Office Building, Fourth Floor 4720 S. I-10 Service Road 988-5101 Pediatric Surgery New Orleans Vincent Robert Adolph Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Section of Pediatric Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3907 Rodney B. Steiner Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Section of Pediatric Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Sixth Floor 842-3907 Pediatric Urology New Orleans Frank Raymond Cerniglia Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Urology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4083

Joseph Ortenberg Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Urology Ambulatory Care Center 200 Henry Clay Ave. 896-9233 Pediatrics/General Covington Kathryn Quarls Fairway Pediatrics 7020 Highway 190, Suite C (985) 871-7337 Houma Kimberley J. Barner Bayou Pediatric Associates 8120 Main St., Suite 300 (985) 868-5440 Richard Louis Brooke Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Pediatric Clinic 1978 Industrial Blvd.

(985) 873-1730 Robert W. Clarke Jr. Bayou Pediatric Associates 8120 Main St., Suite 300 (985) 868-5440 Bernard Ferrer Bayou Pediatric Associates 8120 Main St., Suite 300 (985) 868-5440 Ruthanne R. Gallagher Bayou Pediatric Associates 8120 Main St., Suite 300 (985) 868-5440 Marrero Paul Joseph Marquis Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco Department of Family Medicine 4225 Lapalco Blvd., Second Floor 371-9355 Carlos Alberto Trujillo Jefferson Pediatric Clinic 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite N813 349-6813 Lindsay R. York 1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite N803 934-8333 Metairie Thomas Alchediak Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253 Cary A. Culbertson Metairie Pediatrics 2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 300 833-7374

Hosea Joseph Doucet III Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253 David Anderson Estes Jr. Napoleon Pediatrics 3040 33rd St. 219-0880 Patrice B. Evers Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-5263 Amy Glick Ochsner Health System Ochsner Children’s Health Center – Metairie Department of General Pediatrics 4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

887-1133 Patricia Granier Ochsner Health System Ochsner Children’s Health Center – Metairie Department of General Pediatrics 4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

887-1133 Michael G. Heller Jr. Napoleon Pediatrics 3040 33rd St. 219-0880 Amanda Brown Jackson Ochsner Health System Ochsner Children’s Health Center – Metairie Department of General Pediatrics 4901 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

887-1133 Ellen Blownstine McLean Carousel Pediatrics 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 240 885-4141 Mark Vincent Morici Metairie Pediatrics 2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 300 833-7374 Jeanne Rademacher Carosel Pediatrics 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 240 885-4141 Sam Jude Solis Napoleon Pediatrics 3040 33rd St. 219-0880 Stephen M. Weimer Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Tulane General Pediatric Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Suite 300 988-6253

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Jennifer M. Parkerson Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of General Pediatrics 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900

Scott Rory Zander Lakeside Children’s Clinic 4740 S. I-10 Service Road W., Second Floor 883-3703

Renee F. Reymond Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of General Pediatrics 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900

New Orleans Daniel Richard Bronfin Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of General Pediatrics 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900 Terry L. Cummings Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at University Square Sections of General Academic Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 200 Broadway Ave., Suite 230 988-9000 Theresa Lynn Dise Tulane Multispecialty Clinic at University Square Section of General Academic Pediatrics 200 Broadway Ave., Suite 230 988-9000 Stephen Wilson Hales Hales Pediatrics 3525 Prytania St., Suite 602 897-0744 Charles Maurice Kantrow III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center for Children Department of General Pediatrics 1315 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3900 Betty P. Lo-Blais LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Department of Internal Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Second Floor 412-1366 Elizabeth Swanson Milvid Hales Pediatrics 3525 Prytania St., Suite 602 897-0744 M. Nora Oates Hales Pediatrics 3525 Prytania St., Suite 602 897-0744

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Pediatrics/Hospital Medicine New Orleans Vanessa G. Carroll Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Pediatric Hospital Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-3088 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation New Orleans Stephen Kishner University Medical Center New Orleans Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2000 Canal St. 568-2577 Gregory W. Stewart Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine 202 McAlister Ext 988-8476 Plastic Surgery Covington R. Graham Boyce Associated Surgical Specialists 350 Lakeview Court, Suite C (985) 845-2677 Metairie Elliott B. Black III 4228 Houma Blvd., Suite 100 883-8900 David Albert Jansen 3900 Veterans Blvd., Suite 200 455-1000 New Orleans Frank J. DellaCroce Center for Restorative Breast Surgery 1717 St. Charles Ave. 899-2800 H. Devon Graham III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4080

Calvin Morris Johnson Jr. Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave. 895-7642 Michael H. Moses 1603 Second St. 895-7200 Thomas Moulthrop Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave. 895-7642 Scott K. Sullivan Jr. Center for Restorative Breast Surgery 1717 St. Charles Ave. 899-2800

J. Robert Barnes 1301 Amelia St., Suite A 891-7000 John William Bick III 3705 Coliseum St. 891-0094 Ted Bloch III 3525 Prytania St., Suite 211 897-7939 Jose Calderon-Abbo 3439 Magazine St. 891-8808 Stephen R. Cochran 1426 Amelia St. 891-6020

Chris Trahan Center for Restorative Breast Surgery 1717 St. Charles Ave. 899-2800

Charles Calvin Coleman Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Department of Psychiatry 200 Henry Clay Ave. 568-6001

Psychiatry Gretna Daphne Ann Glindmeyer 229 Bellemeade Blvd., Suite 420 392-8348

Erich J. Conrad LSU Behavioral Sciences Center 3450 Chestnut St., Third Floor 412-1580

Hammond Schoener Michele LaPrairie Florida Parishes Human Services Authority 835 Pride Drive, Suite B (985) 543-4333 Luling Kristopher Edward Kaliebe St. Charles Community Health Center Division of Behavioral Health 853 Milling Ave. (985) 785-5881

Robert A. Dahmes 4480 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 107 393-6355 George Cecil Daul Jr. Professional Psychotherapy Network 1529 River Oaks Road W., Suite 123 729-4414 Denise L. Dorsey 1519 Fern St. 865-1723

Mandeville John Robert Macgregor Jr. 1502 W. Causeway Approach, Suite D (985) 626-3400

Edward F. Foulks Central City Behavioral Health Center 2221 Philip St. 568-6650

Metairie Charles Chester Center for Individual and Family Counseling 3500 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1410 838-9919

David Galarneau Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of General Psychiatry 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-4025

P. Michael Mahony Center for Individual and Family Counseling 3500 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 1410 838-9919

Kendall Genre 7821 Maple St. 322-3936

Alphonse Kenison Roy III Addiction Recovery Resources 4933 Wabash St. 780-2766 New Orleans James G. Barbee 3439 Magazine St. 891-8808

Milton L. Harris Jr. Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans VA Outpatient Clinic Department of Psychiatry 3434 Canal St. 539-5744 Dean Anthony Hickman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of General Psychiatry 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-4025

Janet Elaine Johnson Tulane Medical Center Section of Adult Psychiatry Tidewater Building, 10th Floor 1440 Canal St. Harminder Singh Mallik Tulane Medical Center Section of Forensic Psychiatry 1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 220 592-9500 Donna M. Mancuso 1301 Antonine St., Suite 500 208-1035 Christopher D. Meyers 3525 Prytania St., Suite 518 895-5533 Richard Howard Morse 4417 Danneel St. 891-2354 Andrew E. Morson Integrated Behavioral Health 400 Poydras St., Suite 1950 322-3837 Howard Joseph Osofsky LSU Behavioral Sciences Center 3450 Chestnut St., Third Floor 412-1580 Nicholas G. Pejic Atlas Psychiatry 1301 Antonine St. 899-1682 Jose Manuel Pena Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-4794 Arwen Podesta 4322 Canal St. 252-0026 Dean Edward Robinson Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Mental Health Service 3500 Canal St. 571-8283 Alvin Martin Rouchell Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of General Psychiatry 1514 Jefferson Highway, Fourth Floor 842-4025 Janet Seligson-Dowie 1301 Antonine St., Suite 500 507-8201 Marilyn M. Skinner 1303 Antonine St. 891-3001 John Walter Thompson Jr. Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-4794

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Mark Harold Townsend LSU Behavioral Sciences Center 3450 Chestnut St., Third Floor 412-1580 Daniel Keith Winstead Tulane Medical Center Tulane Behavioral Health Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-4794 Thibodaux Maria Cruse Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Department of Psychiatry 604 N. Acadia Road, Suite 201 (985) 493-9304 Pulmonary Medicine Hammond Arvind Yertha North Oaks Pulmonology North Oaks Clinic Building, Suite 201 15813 Paul Vega MD Drive (985) 230-1580 kenner Carol M. Mason LSU Healthcare Network LSU Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 701 412-1705 Judd Ernest Shellito LSU Healthcare Network LSU Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 701 412-1705 Metairie Thomas Gerard Nuttli East Jefferson General Hospital Jefferson Pulmonary Associates 4200 Houma Blvd., Third Floor 454-5205 New Orleans Juzar Ali LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary Medicine 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fourth Floor 412-1100 Bennett Paul DeBoisblanc University Medical Center New Orleans Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center 2000 Canal St. 702-5700 Susan H. Gunn Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055

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Surma Jain Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055 Stephen Phillips Kantrow Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055

Radiation Oncology Metairie Paul David Monsour East Jefferson General Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology 4204 Houma Blvd., Suite 100 454-1727

James Milburn Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470

New Orleans Roland Benton Hawkins Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3440

Oussama Nachar Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470

Ross C. Klingsberg Tulane Medical Center Tulane Lung Center 1415 Tulane Ave., Seventh Floor 988-8600

Troy Gene Scroggins Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, First Floor 842-3440

Joseph Alexander Lasky Tulane Medical Center Tulane Lung Center 1415 Tulane Ave., Seventh Floor 988-8600

Ellen “Elly” Zakris Touro Infirmary Department of Radiation Oncology 1401 Foucher St., First Floor 897-8387

Jaime Palomino Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System New Orleans VA Medical Center Section of Pulmonary Disease 1601 Perdido St. 412-3700

Slidell Steven I. Hightower SMH Regional Cancer Center 1120 Robert Blvd., Suite 100 (985) 280-8688

Nereida Alicia Parada Tulane Medical Center Tulane Lung Center 1415 Tulane Ave., Seventh Floor 988-8600 Leonardo Seoane Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Section of Pulmonology, Lung Transplant and Critical Care 1514 Jefferson Highway 842-4400 Charles Clarence Smith III Internal Medicine Specialists 3525 Prytania St., Suite 526 648-2500 David E. Taylor Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Ninth Floor 842-4055 David Allen Welsh University Medical Center New Orleans Infectious Disease Services 2000 Canal St. 702-5700

Radiology Covington Evangelos A. Liokis Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Radiology 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

(985) 875-0955 New Orleans Edward Bluth Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470 James Gary Caridi Tulane Medical Center Tulane Cancer Center Clinic Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 150 S. Liberty St. 988-6300 Dennis Kay Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470 Arthur J. Kenney Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470

Dana Hampton Smetherman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Radiology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-3470 Rheumatology Metairie John F. Nitsche Arthritis & Immunology Associates Hand Center of Louisiana 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 610 454-2191 New Orleans Luis R. Espinoza LSU Healthcare Network St. Charles Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Rheumatology 3700 St. Charles Ave., Fourth Floor 412-1517 Robert James Quinet Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Rheumatology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3920 Merlin Robert Wilson Jr. The Rheumatology Group 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 530 899-1120 Jerald Marc Zakem Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Rheumatology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Fifth Floor 842-3920 Surgery Hammond Fred J. Liner North Oaks Medical Center Department of Surgery 120 N. Cate St. (985) 542-1364 Kenner J. Philip Boudreaux LSU Healthcare Network Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Neuroendocrine Clinic 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 200 464-8500

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New Orleans Humberto Bohorquez Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 John S. Bolton Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Surgical Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 David Bruce Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Ian Carmody Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Ari J. Cohen Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925 Ralph Corsetti Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Surgical Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 John Patrick Hunt III University Medical Center New Orleans Department of Surgery 2000 Canal St. 702-5700 Mary T. Killackey Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5344 George E. Loss Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, First Floor 842-3925

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Thomas Moulthrop Hedgewood Surgical Center 2427 St. Charles Ave 895-7642 Anil Paramesh Tulane Medical Center Tulane Transplant Institute Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Fourth Floor 988-5344 William S. Richardson Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 Douglas P. Slakey Tulane Medical Center GI and Surgery Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Sixth Floor 988-5110 Edward Ballou Staudinger 2820 Napoleon Ave., Suite 640 897-1327 Alan Jerry Stolier Center for Restorative Breast Surgery 1717 St. Charles Ave. 899-2800 Michael C. Townsend Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 Surgical Oncology Kenner J. Philip Boudreaux LSU Healthcare Network Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Neuroendocrine Clinic 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 200 464-8500 New Orleans John S. Bolton Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Surgical Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 Ralph Corsetti Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Surgical Oncology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 George Michael Fuhrman Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070

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Alan Jerry Stolier Center for Restorative Breast Surgery 1717 St. Charles Ave. 899-2800 Thoracic Surgery Covington Charles J. DiCorte Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center – Covington Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 1000 Ochsner Blvd.

(985) 875-2828 Houma Edgar L. Feinberg II Cardiovascular Clinic of Houma 855 Belanger St., Suite 101 (985) 850-6222 New Orleans P. Eugene Parrino Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Division of Thoracic Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070 Thibodaux Tommy L. Fudge Heart and Vascular Center 604 N. Acadia Road, Suite 409 (985) 449-4670 Urology Houma Robert M. Alexander Houma Surgi-Center & Urology Clinic 1020 School St. (985) 868-7091 Metairie Alfred J. Colfry Jr. Urology Medical and Surgical 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 620 456-1746 Scott E. Delacroix Jr. LSU Health Sciences Center Division of Urologic Oncology 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302 412-1600 Harold Anthony Fuselier Jr. LSU Healthcare Network Department of Urology 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302 412-1600 Stephen M. Lacour LSU Healthcare Network Department of Urology 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302 412-1600 Jack Christian Winters LSU Healthcare Network Department of Urology 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 302 412-1600

New Orleans Stephen F. Bardot Ochsner Health System The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center Department of Urology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Second Floor 842-4083 Wayne John G. Hellstrom Tulane Medical Center Tulane Urology and Fertility Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Third Floor 988-2536 Lester J. Prats Jr. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Department of Urology 1514 Jefferson Highway, Atrium Tower, Fourth Floor 842-4083 Raju Thomas Tulane Medical Center Tulane Urology and Fertility Clinic 1415 Tulane Ave., Third Floor 988-5271 Richard M. Vanlangendonck Crescent City Physicians 3434 Prytania St., Suite 450 897-7196 Thibodaux Paul Truett Ray Jr. Thibodaux Urological Specialists 504 N. Acadia Road (985) 447-5667 Vascular Surgery Marrero Robert Craig Batson LSU Healthcare Network LSU Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Vascular Surgery 4500 10th St. 412-1960 Malachi G. Sheahan LSU Healthcare Network LSU Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Vascular Surgery 4500 10th St. 412-1960 New Orleans Larry Harold Hollier LSU Health Sciences Center Section of Vascular Surgery 433 Bolivar St., Suite 815 568-4800 W. Charles Sternbergh III Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Center Section of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 1514 Jefferson Highway, Clinic Tower, Eighth Floor 842-4070

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Atlas Psychiatry provides attentive, comprehensive, and confidential mental health care in a private and elegant setting. As a multidisciplinary clinic, it offers a full range of services, including medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), genetic testing, psychological testing, individual and group therapy, and executive coaching.

The medical director of Atlas Psychiatry, Nicholas Pejic, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been voted one of New Orleans’ Best Doctors. He has extensive experience treating psychiatric issues, including medically complex cases.

Laura Niditch, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in psychological testing for children and adults. She provides evaluations for ADHD, autism, clinical disorders, learning disorders, private school entry, and giftedness.

Emily Carrington, LCSW has a strong background in individual and group psychotherapy and provides a variety of evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches.

Together, the Atlas team is committed to helping stabilize and improve your life.

Stephanie Hughes, MD Urology & Urologic Surgery

A Louisiana native, Dr. Stephanie Hughes is a board certified, General Urologist who specializes in all urologic problems, including enlarged prostate, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, kidney stones, recurrent urinary tract infections, and cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, and other urologic organs. Dr. Hughes offers same- and next-day appointments and a number of in-office procedures, including the new Urolift procedure for enlarged prostate.

4224 Houma Blvd., Ste. 260, Metairie 504-887-5555 UrologyNola.com

Thomas R. Lyons, MD; Charles P. Murphy, MD; Luis M. Espinoza, MD; Russell R. Russo, MD; William F. Sherman, MD Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine (OCSM) is a center of excellence dedicated to providing the highest quality care for patients and athletes with musculoskeletal injuries and disease. Drs. Murphy, Lyons, Espinoza, Sherman and Russo are fellowship-trained and board certified/board eligible orthopedic surgeons. The practice encompasses sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, fracture care, workers’ compensation injuries, and legal cases with focused expertise in surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip.

OCSM is pleased to announce the opening of their New Orleans office in Lakeview providing physician visits as

671 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner 504-467-5900 4921 Airline Dr., Metairie 504-889-2663 7030 Canal Blvd., New Orleans 504-943-5777 www.nolasportsmedicine.com

well as physical therapy. OCSM utilizes physical therapists at all three locations to facilitate recovery following injury or surgery. They continue to offer an extremity MRI unit inhouse for added patient convenience.

Dr. Murphy is the Director of OCSM as well as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at LSU. “We employ a team approach with physicians and therapists working closely together to achieve an optimum outcome.

In addition, we provide convenience to our patients with physician appointments, physical therapy, and MRI imaging all under one roof,” says Dr. Murphy.

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Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute Downtown New Orleans: Tulane Medical Center 1415 Tulane Ave., 4th Floor 504-988-6113 Metairie: Tulane-Lakeside Multi-specialty Clinic 4770 I-10 Service Road 504-988-8050

West Bank: St. Luke’s Medical Center 4210 Woodland Drive, 2nd Floor 504-378-5080 TulaneHeart.com

Deborah E. Lesem, DDS

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Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute (TUHVI) is a regional leader in cardiovascular care, with a particular focus on providing therapies and interventions for patients with complex conditions. The Institute employs seventeen physicians with extensive training and experience treating common cardiovascular conditions such as Chest Pain, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Vascular Disease, and Stroke.

TUHVI interventional specialists offer cutting edge options for patients with chronic total occlusion of arteries and peripheral vascular disease. Doctors in the TUHVI group have been recognized for high quality care for patients and quick responses to life-threatening conditions. TUHVI’s affiliate hospital, Tulane Medical Center, recently received national recognition for its implementation of measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients suffering severe heart attacks and meeting standards of performance for the quick, appropriate treatment of STEMI patients through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries.

James G. Barbee, MD

Voted a New Orleans Top Dentist, Dr. Deborah Lesem provides general and family dentistry for patients of all ages. Top quality dentistry in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is key to her success. Dr. Lesem’s 20 plus years of practice and over 30 years in the field have given her the experience to handle everything from simple cleanings and exams to the most complex dental problems and cosmetic makeovers.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an exciting new technology that provides an entirely new FDA-approved option for the treatment of resistant depression. Dr. Barbee has over 30 years of experience treating anxiety and mood disorders.

He has been performing TMS –providing more than 3,500 treatment sessions since 2011. He was a founding board member of the Clinical TMS Society, and currently serves on the editorial board for the newsletter of the society, The Magnet.

100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans 504-286-3880 DrLesem.com

Dr. James G Barbee, MD 3439 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-891-8808 • www.tmsofneworleans.com

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Eric Lonseth, MD

Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers

Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers is leading the way in providing patients pain relief without pain pills.

Dr. Eric Lonseth is a specialist known across the United States for excellence in interventional pain management. He advises patients suffering pain to talk to a pain management physician before starting a prescription or planning surgery.

Dr. Lonseth has fellowship training and double board certification in anesthesiology and pain management and he is a preferred provider for the MD Anderson Physician’s Network. He specializes in personalized, comprehensive treatments and uses minimally-invasive technologies.

Dr. Lonseth’s cutting-edge techniques include SphenoCath and Botox for migraines; spinal cord stimulation for persistent neck and back pain even after surgery; targeted radiofrequency ablation to disable nerves and provide long-lasting neck and low back pain relief; regenerative medicine; and acupuncture.

For more information on relieving pain and restoring life, visit www.lonsethpain.com or call Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers at 504-327-5857.

720 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 200, Metairie 504-327-5857 www.lonsethpain.com

Mohammad Suleman, MD Dr. Suleman is a strong believer in organized medicine to help improve the quality of medical care and protect patients’ rights. He has served as Chief of Staff, President of Medical Staff, and on the Board of Governors at Kenner Medical Center (now Ochsner). He is a member of the State Board of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and the State Board of Nurse Examiners among others.

200 West Esplanade Ave., Ste 312, Kenner 504-712-8872

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B. Gerard Woodrich, LCSW Positive Family Solutions

Positive Family Solutions is the private practice of New Orleans native, Gerard Woodrich, LCSW, who specializes in disruptive behaviors, developmental disabilities, sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, and autism, and has been trained in evidence-based interventions including ABA Therapy, CBT Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Play Therapy. Positive Family Solutions offers affordable and accessible counseling with flexible appointment scheduling and a sliding fee scale when necessary.

7100 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 224, New Orleans 504-339-4938 PositiveFamilySolution.net

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Periodontal Health Specialists is a periodontal practice located in Greater New Orleans and dedicated to using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures to restore healthy, brilliant smiles. When you visit Periodontal Health Specialists, your periodontal and total body health are top priorities. Each doctor takes an integrative approach to periodontics and makes every effort to relieve patient apprehension about periodontal care with intravenous sedation available. A close-knit team, everyone at Periodontal Health Specialists is committed to providing patients with personalized care. In addition to treating periodontal disease and offering a variety periodontal procedures, the practice also offers cosmetic procedures and dental implants. Periodontists receive extensive training in implant dentistry.

David Wilson, DDS Aymee Costales-Spindler, DDS

Periodontal Health Specialists is the practice of Aymee Costales-Spindler, DDS, and David Wilson, DDS, MSD. Dr. Spindler has practiced since 1985 and proudly welcomes Dr. Wilson to the periodontal practice. Dr. Wilson’s practice focuses on comprehensive periodontal treatment and implant dentistry.

Periodontal Health Specialists 2540 Severn Avenue Suite 402, Metairie 504-887-8205 PerioHealthSpecialists.com

Michael S. Block, M.D.

The Center For Dental Reconstruction A top New Orleans specialist, Dr. Michael Block is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon experienced in implant dentistry and surgical corrections. He utilizes cutting-edge technologies to ensure best possible patient care. Dr. Block is a graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine and received his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at LSU. 110 Veterans Blvd. Suite 112, Metairie 504-833-3368 centerfordentalreconstruction.com

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Dr. Harold M. Stokes

Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine would like to congratulate Dr. Harold M. Stokes on being named a Top Doctor in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Dr. Stokes exemplifies Pontchartrain Orthopedics’ commitment to providing the highest quality care and putting patients’ needs first. Double board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Dr. Stokes adds the subspecialty of Hand Surgery to Pontchartrain Orthopedics.

3939 Houma Blvd. Suite 21- Doctors Row, Metairie 504-885-6464

Brandon P. Donnelly, MD; Charles G. Haddad, Jr., MD; Jeffrey J. Sketchler, MD; Joseph L. Finstein, MD; John G. Burvant, MD; Keith P. Melancon, MD; Harold M. Stokes, MD; Michael P. Zeringue, MD

Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine The physicians at Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine specialize in caring for the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves and related structures of the body. They evaluate and treat all injuries and disorders from the neck down to the feet in both adult and pediatric patients. Patient input is given highest regard and conservative treatment is always considered before a decision for surgery.

The dedicated team of board certified orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, hand surgeons, pain management specialists, and support staff at Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has been serving the Greater New Orleans community for over three decades.

Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine’s physicians ensure that they are available 24/7 for

telephone calls, hospital rounds and emergency room consultations, including after hours, weekends and holidays. X-ray services are also provided in-office.

Courteous and top-level evaluation and treatment are always a high priority at Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Physical therapy services are provided in our fully staffed and equipped facility at our Metairie office.

3939 Houma Blvd., Suite 21 Metairie, LA 70006 | 504.885.6464 105 Plantation Road, Suite 110 Destrehan, LA 70047 | 985.764.3001 14041 Hwy. 90, Boutte, LA | 985.764.30001

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Tulane Center for Women’s Health Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of expectant mothers and their unborn babies who may be at high risk for special health problems. With clinic locations in Metairie and Downtown New Orleans, Tulane physicians offer services including targeted ultrasound, prenatal diagnostic testing, prenatal screening, genetic counseling, diabetes education and management, hypertension management, and care of fetuses with malformations, genetic disorders and multiple gestations including twins, triplets and higher order multiples.

Drs. Chi Dola, Cecilia Gambala and 2016 Top Doctor Gabriella Pridjian are Tulane’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians, also called perinatologists or high-risk OBs. Women are either referred to an MFM specialist by their obstetrician or infertility specialist because of

Cecilia Gambala, MD Gabriella Pridjian, MD, MBA Chi Dola, MD, MPH

the potential of a pregnancy-related health concern or choose to see a specialist. The MFM specialist works with the woman’s obstetrician to develop a plan of care tailored to her personal healthcare needs.

Tulane Center for Women’s Health, Maternal Fetal Medicine 4720 I-10 Service Rd, Suite 302 504-988-8070 Tulaneobgyn.com

David L. Schneider, MD; Sweta Shah, MD; Jeffery Franklin, MD

Joseph Collura, DDS

David L. Schneider, MD; Sweta Shah, MD and Jeffery Franklin, MD are the core Allergy-Immunologists team at Allergies Answered, a specialty medical clinic serving children and adults in New Orleans and Hammond.

Locals from New Orleans, these board certified physicians trained at Louisiana State University and understand the allergy symptoms of the area. They don’t just treat indicators; they find and treat the cause.

Dr. Collura earned his degree from LSU School of Dentistry after earning his pharmacy degree. He has also taken numerous postgraduate courses in cosmetics, restorative, and implant dentistry. He has extensive training in minimally invasive dentistry, as opposed to traditional crowns and veneers. Our focus is patient comfort. We offer conscious sedation and nitrous oxide. Smile gallery on drcollura.com.

3225 Danny Park, Metairie 504-889-0550

3939 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 104, Metairie 504-837-9800 DrCollura.com

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Michael J. Thomas, MD, FACS, James G. Redmann, MD, FACS, Clark G. Warden, MD, FACS, Thomas E. Lavin, MD, FACS, Rachel L. Moore, MD, FACS, Matthew S. French, MD, FACS Surgical Specialists of Louisiana

Offering the most advanced and compassionate care in the

the U.S. and throughout the Gulf South.

region, the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana has helped change

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thousands of lives by eliminating life threatening obesity-

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endoscopic POSE procedure. Additionally, they are one of

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only two practices in Louisiana offering the FDA-Approved

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device for those who want to lose 30-60 pounds. Experience

revisional procedures, this group is seen as the experts across

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Covington • Metairie • Slidell 1-877-691-3001 www.whyweight.com

The medical offices of S. Tahseen Rab, M.D., A.P., L.L.C. - Nephrology Clinic, is a leader in treating patients with diseases such as hypertension, diabetes-related kidney disease, glomecular and electrolyte abnormalities and other kidney related maladies.

The highly trained Nephrologists, have over 50 years of combined medical experience, offer advanced therapeutic options to maintain healthy renal functions.

S. Tahseen Rab, MD Farida Baig, MD Saurabh Gupta, MD Sachin Sachdev, MD Nephrology Clinic

16014 Doctors Blvd., Hammond 187 Greenbriar, Suite A, Covington 420 N. 2nd Str., Amite

Visit any of our offices conveniently located throughout the I-12 and I-55 corridors in Covington, Hammond, and Amite. If you require hospitalization, our physicians are credentialed at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, North Oaks Health System, Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital and Hood Memorial Hospital.

985-340-7868

Kay Daniel, DDS Explore Orthodontics

A native of St. Tammany Parish, Dr. Kay Daniel comes from a family of dedicated dentists. In practice since 1998, she has orthodontic experience resulting in thousands of beautiful smiles. With three convenient locations, Explore Orthodontics offers a variety of effective treatment plans tailored to each patient.

2935 Highway 190., Mandeville 985-727-3010 4061 Behrman Hwy., New Orleans 504-368-0690 2960 E. Gause Blvd., Slidell 985-641-2472

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Connect with our area’s Top Doctors.

Local Medical Experts Listed by Specialty

Thomas Trey Sands, MD

Thomas Trey Sands, MD is a Metairiebased, board-certified plastic surgeon trained in all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Sands has particular interest in aesthetic surgery of the body, including breast rejuvenation/reduction and reconstruction, liposculpture, tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift, and body contouring after massive weight loss.

After receiving his medical degree from LSU New Orleans, Dr. Sands trained in General Surgery at The University of Texas at world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Following his training, he returned to New Orleans, where he completed a fellowship in Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine. Upon completion, Dr. Sands joined the practice of his father-in-law, Dr. Gustavo A. Colón, a nationally recognized, long-serving New Orleans plastic surgeon. Today, Dr. Sands carries on the legacy of Dr. Colón and his patient-center approached and familydriven passion for care.

It is important to Dr. Sands that all patients, regardless of age, background, or reason for consultation, feel welcomed and informed to make the best decision for themselves.

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 120, Metairie 504-888-4297 MetairiePlasticSurgeons.com

Christiane Creveling-Benefield, PhD Clinical and School Psychologist

744 Dante St., New Orleans • 504-265-7595 S. I-10 Service Rd. W, Ste. 112, Metairie • 504-265-7595 201 W. 7th St., Ste. 7, Thibodaux • 985-803-8300 513 Wiltz Dr., Baton Rouge • 225-400-6466

With 23 years of experience and offices in Uptown New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Thibodaux, Dr. Creveling-Benefield is Louisiana’s “go to” clinician for ADHD, academic, autism, psychological, and neurocognitive assessment. She has the expertise to decipher the most complex symptoms, devise treatment plans to promote success, and actively provide evidence-based therapy and consultation with families, schools, and physicians.

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A. Kenison Roy III, MD is a national leader in the field of psychiatry and addiction medicine. He is the founder and medical director of Addiction Recovery Resources Inc., a full-spectrum treatment system in the private sector.

Dr. Roy’s work has helped change addiction treatment methods and outcomes. His accolades include the Annual ASAM Award from the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the Healthcare Hero award from New Orleans CityBusiness.

Dr. Roy has published extensively and presented at national conferences such as the International Society of Addiction Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, and Louisiana Association of Addiction Counselors and Trainers.

Dr. Roy is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Tulane and LSU Schools of Medicine, a Distinguished Life Fellow of the Society of Addiction Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

A. Kenison Roy III, MD, FASAM Addiction Recovery Resources

4933 Wabash St., Metairie | 504-780-2766 1615 Canal St., Ste. B, New Orleans | 504-308-3292 151 Meadowcrest St., Ste. C, Gretna | 504-361-9573 1-866-399-HOPE (4673) arrno.com

Damon DiMarco, DDS DiMarco Dental

DiMarco Dental has provided quality care for over 50 years in a friendly family environment.

Dr. Damon DiMarco offers individualized care and tailored solutions to his patients that are unique to their health and smiles. New patients are welcome at their Gretna office, just minutes from the CBD. 309 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, LA 70053 504-366-5611 DimarcoDental.com

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David Jansen, MD Ravi Tandon, MD Jansen Plastic Surgery

Dr. David Jansen and Dr. Ravi Tandon are plastic and reconstructive surgeons focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face and body as well as having a strong interest in breast reconstruction. Dr. Jansen has been in practice for 23 years and is nationally known for his techniques in facial and body rejuvenation.

Dr. Tandon recently joined the practice and has specialized training in advanced breast cancer reconstruction techniques.

3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 200 504-455-1000 www.jansenplasticsurgery.com

Steven I. Hightower, MD Slidell Memorial Hospital

Certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncologist Steven I. Hightower, M.D., is recognized as a champion in assuring the highest level of cancer radiation services at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center. His leadership and guidance have been recognized by the Commission on Cancer, which gave him its Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award for going above and beyond the regular scope of his duties.

With advanced radiation equipment in place at the SMH Regional Cancer Center, patients appreciate quicker treatment, shorter exposure to radiation and a fewer number of treatments, among other advantages.

Accredited by the American College of Surgeons since 1992, SMH’s cancer services include inpatient cancer care, an outpatient infusion center, radiation oncology services using the most advanced radiation therapy in the world, patient navigation, support groups, social services, nutritional and pastoral care. The SMH Regional Cancer Center houses all of these resources under one roof.

1120 Robert Blvd., Slidell 985-280-6600 SlidellMemorial.org/cancer-center

Arwen Podesta, MD Podesta Wellness

Kyle V. Acosta, MD

Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery Center

Arwen Podesta MD is a board certified psychiatrist subspecializing in addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and integrative & holistic medicine. Since opening Podesta Wellness she has been voted into Best Doctors in New Orleans each year. She is clinical faculty at Tulane Psychiatry residency, Medical Director at Odyssey House, consults at Orleans Drug Court, Municipal Court and ACER. In Mid-City, Podesta Wellness is a collaborative practice offering Psychiatry, Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Counseling, Nutrition, Massage Therapy and healing Biomat. Podesta Wellness uses a carefully tailored approach with robust collaboration to help patients achieve wellness and stability.

Dr. Kyle V. Acosta is board certified in Ophthalmology receiving his training at Tulane University before being accepted as a fellow in Eyelid Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Miami. Dr. Acosta is specially trained in the surgical technique of the eyelids and surrounding tissue and understands both the functional and aesthetic aspects of this delicate area. He offers a new state-of-the-art surgical suite with complete anesthesia.

4322 Canal St., New Orleans 504-252-0026 podestapsychiatry.com

185 Greenbrier Boulevard, Covington 985-898-2001 kyleacostamd.homestead.com

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Charvet Dental Center is the private practice of Dr. Hunter Charvet, Sr., and Dr. Hunter Charvet, Jr. Second and third generation dentists, this father and son team offer a full range of dental services to patients of all ages, and have done so at the same location for over 35 years.

Dr. Charvet graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1980 and has recently earned his fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute.

In 2009, Dr. Charvet, Jr., graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry, where he served as class VP, and joined his father in private practice.

Dr. Sarah Haydel recently joined the practice as an Associate.

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Each doctor is a member of the Louisiana Dental Association, American Dental Association and New Orleans Dental Association, where Dr.Charvet, Jr., is a member of the House of Delagates 2300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 504-834-6504 www.drcharvet.com

Irum Alisha Qureshi, MD

Steele Rolston, MD

Dr. Irum Alisha Qureshi is a board-certified Allergist and Immunologist whose practice focuses on improving the quality of life of children and adults suffering from a range of conditions including sinus disease, hives, asthma, eczema, reactions to foods, insects, and drugs, recurrent ear infections and upper respiratory infections, eye allergy and immunodeficiency. She combines best practice methods with clinical excellence and personalized care to create a high quality clinic.

Asthmatic, allergic, and immunologic diseases are sometimes obvious but are often not diagnosed and not treated. The most common symptoms are irritability, headache, malaise and lethargy, foggy thinking, and sleep disturbance. Surprised? That is why there are specialists like Dr. Steele Rolston.

Dr. Rolston is pleased to have been selected by his peers for inclusion on “Best Doctors� listing each year since its inception. Dr. Rolston is board certified in Allergy and Immunology.

187 Greenbriar Boulevard, Ste A, Covington 985-893-5780

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2016 MEDICAL PROFILES INDEX ALLERGY AND ASTHMA Jeffery Franklin, MD Alisha Qureshi, MD Steele Rolston, MD David L. Schneider, MD Sweta S. Shah, MD Alan Sheen, MS

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Cardiovascular Disease Gholam Ali, MD Alvaro Alonso, MD Asif Anwar, MD Mark Cassidy, MD Keith C. Ferdinand, MD Corey Goldman, MD Anand M. Irimpen, MD Colleen Johnson, MD Thierry H. Le Jemtel, MD Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD Albert D. Sam, MD Gary E. Sander, MD

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Nephrology Farida Baig, MD Saurabh Gupta, MD S. Tahseen Rab, MD Sachin Sachdev, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology Chi Dola, MD, MPH Cecilia Gambala, MD Gabriella Pridjian, MD, MBA Opthalmology John W. Boyle, W, MD Donald P. Cerise, MD Catherine T. Fitzmorris, MD David Kennedy, MD Ronald L. Landry, MD Terrell McGinn, OD William Perez, MD Riley C. Sibley, MD Chuck Stumpf, OD Leni T. Sumich, MD Orthodontics Kay Daniel, DDS

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Alan Sheen, M.D. Allergist Dr. Sheen received his medical degree from LSU Medical School in N.O. He completed his internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, residency in pediatrics at Charity Hospital of LA in N.O., Tulane Division and post doctoral Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Charity Hospital of LA in N.O., LSU Division and Children’s Hospital National Medical Center, Washington DC. Dr. Sheen was named a top doctor in New Orleans Magazine in 1993. He was recognized in the International Who’s Who in Medicine. His practice is limited pediatric and adult allergic disease. to pediat

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John W. Boyle, IV, MD Catherine T. Fitzmorris, MD Riley C. Sibley, MD David Kennedy, MD

Gulf South Eye Associates 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 100, Metairie 504-454-1000 www.gulfsoutheye.com

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Gulf South Eye Associates, comprised of Drs. Fitzmorris, Boyle, Sibley and Kennedy, is a private Ophthalmology practice established in 1986.

We are all board-certified surgeons with over 70 years of experience, our staff is highly trained and certified in the latest eye care techniques and products, and our goal has always been to preserve, restore and enhance the patient’s vision. At Gulf South Eye Associates, we offer a full range of eye care, specializing in cataract surgery to include premium lens implants, LASIK, cornea transplants and the treatment of cornea and glaucoma ocular diseases. We have a full service optical shop featuring designer frames and sunglasses and a large contact lens inventory to help accommodate our patients’ needs. The practice has consistently made extensive capital investments in equipment and specialized instruments to meet and exceed the expectations of our patients. We are accepting new patients for general ophthalmic, cornea and glaucoma treatment, and offer complimentary LASIK consultations.

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Specialty Clinics N

ew developments in science and medicine seem to arise almost daily, and it would be impossible for one physician to stay abreast of it all. Fortunately, medical specialties allow physicians to become experts in their field, and patients benefit from the extensive knowledge and training in their specific area of medicine. If you need a knee replacement, you can easily find a surgeon who has performed dozens, probably hundreds, possibly thousands of

that specific surgery. The same could be said for reconstructive breast surgery, pinpointing a mysterious allergy or replacing a mouth-full of teeth. Whether your medical problem is simple or complex, you want a physician who knows all of the options for treatment, all of the possible complications, and what form of treatment could be most effective for you. Greater New Orleans has a wealth of specialists, and the following is only a small sampling of local providers ready to share their expertise.

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Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery

is excited to announce that CoolSculpting is now available at the Uptown-based practice. The CoolSculpting fatfreezing procedure is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting – so you’ll look great from every angle.

The New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is the first and only practice in New Orleans to offer the newest CoolSculpting technology: the new CoolAdvantage Applicator, which is designed to deliver even better patient outcomes with expanded treatment area, a 35-minute treatment time, and increased patient comfort. The proven CoolSculpting technology has stood the test of time, with over 10 years of safety and efficacy and more than three million procedures performed.

Consultation with a Certified CoolSculpting Specialist who will assess your needs and tailor your treatment to achieve your desired results are free. Call 533-8848 or visit PlasticSurgeryNOLA.com.

Eyes are the most expressive feature of the face, and for those looking to enhance the appearance of their eyes, Dr. Kyle V. Acosta of the Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery Center offers numerous highly specialized procedures for recreating

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youth and beauty. An award-winning, highly trained, and experienced physician, Acosta is board-certified in Ophthalmology and fellowship trained in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery Center has a state-of-the-art, on-site, private surgical facility with experienced anesthesia care provided for your comfort. The highly qualified staff will make your surgical experience pleasant and effortless from the initial consultation to discharge from the surgical suite. In addition to cosmetic procedures for the eyes, Acosta also treats age-related changes to the eyelids, congenital abnormalities and the repair of unsuccessful cosmetic eyelid procedures. For more information, call (985) 898-2001.

Want to look years younger and improve the appearance of your skin? Regenesis Medical Spa and Laser Skin Clinic, the brainchild of Dr. Will Hudson, offers real solutions. At his Mid-City medical spa, Hudson uses the latest laser technology to erase years of sun damage, giving his clients a more youthful and revitalized appearance. His IPL Photofacials color-correct skin and remove sun and age spots, providing you a clearer, flawless complexion.

Regenesis’ Palomar Fractional laser tightens skin, improves skin texture, stimulates collagen production, minimizes pores and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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downtime, enabling clients to return to normal activities following treatment.

Regenesis Medical Spa offers a variety of procedures including laser hair removal, micro-needling, laser skin resurfacing, scar and stretch mark treatment and blood vessel and pigment corrections, all at a surprisingly affordable price. Indulge yourself in the array of anti-aging skin rejuvenation treatments and signature spa services performed in a safe, luxurious spa environment. For a free consultation and a full list of treatments and services (including Botox, dermal fillers and more), visit RegenesisSpa.com or call 486-4500.

Family is the heart of the plastic surgery practice of

Dr. Trey Sands. For nearly 40 years, Dr. Gustavo A. Colón grew his practice alongside his family, having his son-inlaw join in practice as junior partner in 2011 following his fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine. While few people would assume that plastic surgery is a family practice, Colón’s people-centered approach has created just that. From repairing his kids’ broken noses from sports games to performing cosmetic surgeries for personal enhancement, family has provided the inspiration for the Colón-Sands’ plastic surgery practice.

Today, Trey Sands carries on Colón’s legacy. Whether patients are children with medical or therapeutic needs

or adults with a desire for personal improvements, Sands strives to tailor his approach to surgery, outcomes of surgery, and patient care to the individual needs of the patient. At Sands’ practice, each patient is considered a member of the family.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit MetairiePlasticSurgeons.com or call 888-4297. Staff are fluent in Spanish.

Southern Aesthetics is a private cosmetic surgery practice focused on comprehensive rejuvenation of the body and patients’ confidence. Board-certified surgeon Dr. Penelope Treece offers a vast array of surgical services, including abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and reduction, liposuction and facelifts in addition to nonsurgical procedures and treatments that include Botox, Xeomin, micro-blading, Radiesse, Belotero, Juvederm, Clear + Brilliant, EMatrix lasers, CoolSculpting body contouring, radiofrequency, laser hair removal, IPL, Lasergenesis and prescription skincare. Dr. Treece is proud to introduce Kybella to the practice, a non-invasive injection treatment for improving the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin.

Southern Aesthetics is celebrating 21 years of making you look and feel your best. Dr. Treece and her staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality in Cosmetic Surgery in a comfortable, private environment.

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The practice is located in Metairie at 3815 Hessmer Ave. For information, including before and after photos, visit PenelopeTreece.com. You can also request a consultation at the site or by calling 779-7749.

Allergy & Immunology

Alan Sheen M.D. is a well-known and highly respected allergist serving both the Northshore and Southshore regions of the New Orleans metropolitan area. A graduate of LSU’s School of Medicine in New Orleans and a known specialist in allergies and asthma, Sheen has been recognized several times as one of the city’s Top Doctors

by New Orleans Magazine. With a focus on immunology and allergies, Sheen’s long-standing medical practice treats patients of all ages. He has a strong interest in the management of childhood and infant allergies, especially food allergies and problems with formula.

Sheen also treats conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, hives and related allergic conditions. He has two convenient locations to greater serve area patients.

For Sheen’s Metairie office, located at 3701 Houma Blvd., call 456-1999; Sheen’s Covington office, located at 208 Highland Park Plaza may be reached by calling (985) 2466077. Find out additional information on Sheen and his practice by visiting DrAlanSheenAllergist.com.

Do allergy, asthma or sinus problems make you feel miserable? The ABAI board-certified physicians at Allergies Answered don’t just treat symptoms; they find and treat the cause of your discomfort. Allergies Answered medical team provides a personalized approach to care, working with each patient to achieve superior symptom control, often reducing or eliminating unneeded medications and improving quality of life. By pinpointing and correctly treating specific triggers, patients often return to a much healthier and more active lifestyle.

Allergies Answered physicians diagnose and treat allergies, asthma, sinus and other immunologic conditions while providing the best possible care for children and adults.

Allergies Answered has offices in New Orleans and Hammond located at 3225 Danny Park (Suite 100) in Metairie and 15825 Professional Plaza (Suite A) in Hammond. To make an appointment, call 889-0550 (Metairie) or (985) 429-1080 (Hammond). For more information, visit AllergiesAnswered.com.

As an allergist/immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist), Dr. Steele Rolston is a board-certified physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems. His practice includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hives, eczema, contact dermatitis, eye-lid dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, recurrent and chronic sinusitis, allergic conjunctivitis, 118

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food allergy, eosinophilic esophagitis, insect sting allergies, medication allergies, allergically induced headaches, common variable immunodeficiency, cough and asthma.

An asthmatic himself, Rolston is especially adept at diagnosing and treating intermittent, persistent and exercise-induced asthma. Pulmonary function testing is critical in asthma management. Skin testing may be utilized to identify allergen triggers to be avoided. Educating patients and families about proper use of all inhaled and biologic medications currently available is Rolston’s forte.

For more information and scheduling, call (985) 893-5780.

Dr. Irum Alisha Qureshi is a board-certified allergist and immunologist whose practice focuses on improving the quality of life of children and adults suffering from a broad range of conditions. She specializes in sinus disease, hives, asthma, eczema, reaction to foods, insects and drugs, recurrent ear and upper respiratory infections, eye allergy and immunodeficiency. Advanced diagnostic testing is used to evaluate patients and determine a customized plan of treatment and preventative measures.

Qureshi offers services including allergy skin testing, patch test, spirometry, drug desensitization, allergen immunotherapy with the potential to cure allergies and asthma, immunoglobulin treatment and administration of biologics for severe uncontrolled asthma. These target the source of asthma as opposed to the symptoms and treat the disease at a cellular level.

Qureshi’s clinical excellence and personalized care, combined with her usage of best practice methods, create a high quality allergy clinic. To schedule and appointment please call her Covington office at (985) 893-5780.

Behavioral Health & Addiction Services

Dr. Arwen Podesta opened Podesta Wellness in 2012 with the intent to merge her interests in mind-body wellness, biology, and mental health. She leads a team of tremendous providers with experience and expertise in whole health.

At Podesta Wellness, Podesta and her team collaborate closely. Tricia Brown, LPC, trained in EMDR and CBT, specializes in addiction, depression and trauma. Jeffrey Dupuis, LCSW, has extensive training in addiction treatment and intervention and also treats co-occurring issues. Enrica-Anne Montalbano, a licensed massage therapist, specializes in Ortho-Bionomy, deep tissue, craniosacral and works with clients with anxiety, depression, injuries and lymphedema. Nutritionist and Functional medicine specialist, Jan Johnson RD, LDN, CLT, helps people achieve whole health by addressing the underlying disease etiology through nutrition. Dr. Victor Sherrel is a psychiatrist with interest in public health, integrative medicine and forensic psychiatry, and is available for some weekend appointments. Podesta Wellness also offers BioMat therapy.

For more information or to make an appointment for psychiatry, counseling, nutrition or massage therapy, visit PodestaPsychiatry.com or call 252-0026.

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Positive Family Solutions is the private practice of New Orleans native Gerard Woodrich, LCSW. Displaying a commitment to the mental wellbeing of the community, Positive Family Solutions offers affordable and accessible counseling with evening and weekend appointments available and a sliding fee scale for those with limited income. Located on St. Charles Avenue along the streetcar line and by Audubon Park, Woodrich’s practice offers a safe and nurturing environment for clients experiencing hardship.

In practice for five years, Woodrich has experience counseling those with severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression. He specializes in disruptive behaviors, developmental disabilities, sexual trauma and Autism. Positive Family Solutions sees clients of all ages and also offers family, grief, and marriage and relationship counseling.

Gerard Woodrich, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been trained in various evidence-based interventions including: ABA Therapy, CBT Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Play Therapy.

Positive Family Solutions accepts most insurances. Inhome assessments are available. For information and scheduling, call 339-4938, visit PositiveFamilySolution.net or email gerard@positivefamilysolutions.net.

With 23 years of experience and offices in Metairie, Uptown New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Thibodaux, Christiane Creveling-Benefield Ph.D., Clinical and School Psychologist, is Louisiana’s “go to” clinician for ADHD, academic, autism, psychological, and neurocognitive assessment. Dr. Creveling-Benefield has the expertise to decipher the most complex symptoms, devise treatment plans to promote success and actively provide evidencebased therapy and consultation with clients, families, schools and physicians.

Assessments are individualized using nationally normed, standardized tests to determine if symptoms are minor hurdles or indicative of a diagnosable learning, attention, autism and mood disorder. Post evaluation, she provides an educational session to discuss clients’ unique strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations to bolster success while continuing to consult with professionals to implement interventions that, depending on diagnoses, may include psychotherapy, academic accommodations, skill remediation and medication. Reports are College Board compliant.

Call 265-7595 or visit YourPsych360.com to explore how Creveling-Benefield can help you simplify life and achieve! Mention New Orleans Magazine and receive a complimentary phone consultation and 10 percent discount on a comprehensive evaluation scheduled in August.

Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc. provides a full spectrum of addiction treatment services to meet an individual’s needs during their first year of recovery. These services include their Residential Treatment Program,

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Ambulatory Detox Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, Transitional Living and Continuing Care.

Led by founder, Dr. Ken Roy, their treatment programs are medically directed by a team of boardcertified addiction medicine physicians and psychiatrists who are members of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Trained in the latest protocols for addiction, including medication management and experienced in treating co-occurring diseases, these doctors ensure that each patient’s unique medical problems are addressed while in treatment.

With locations in Metairie, New Orleans and on the Westbank, Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc. provides a safe, structured environment through which adults can rebuild their lives and renew their relationships.

If you or someone you know may be struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, call (866) 399-HOPE (4673) or visit ARRNO.com for a free, confidential assessment.

Brain & Spine

Tulane University School of Medicine’s Center for Clinical Neurosciences is dedicated to providing the highest quality patient-centered care by combining cutting edge technology with personalized attention. The center allows for faster consults between physicians who specialize in different neuroscience disciplines and provides an improved continuity of care for neuro patients.

The center, in partnership with the world-class physicians at Tulane University School of Medicine’s Center for Neurosciences, offers the expertise and capabilities to effectively diagnose and treat spine, brain and neurological conditions. To continue their tradition of excellence and expertise in providing the best quality care, education and research are integrated through the combined resources of Tulane University Hospital and Clinics and the Tulane School of Medicine.

The Center for Clinical Neurosciences operates an outpatient clinic located in Tulane Hospital. Call 988-5561 or visit online at www2.tulane.edu/som/NeuroscienceCenter/index.cfm.

Cardiovascular Care Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. The good news is that heart disease is preventable.

Cardiovascular experts recommend seeing a cardiologist if you have any of these symptoms or medical history: heart pain, family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, are a current or former smoker, diabetic, are experiencing a difficult pregnancy (preeclampsia), are starting a new exercise program over age 40 or have chronic gum disease.

The Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute (TUHVI) offers high quality care and cutting-edge therapies for the most complex cardiovascular conditions. TUHVI is pleased to welcome Drs. Aaron Sweeney, Ahmad Slim, Rohan Samson and Atul Singla onto the Tulane cardiology faculty. With the

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expansion of its cardiology practice group, TUHVI clinics have immediate appointment availability.

Contact TulaneHeart.com to make an appointment at a downtown, Metairie or Westbank location.

Mohammad Suleman M.D., is a General and Vascular surgeon who has operated a successful private practice in New Orleans area since 1981. After completing his residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Vascular Surgery from New York Medical College, he moved to the New Orleans metro area and started private practice at East Jefferson General Hospital. He has trained extensively in Laprascopic Surgery and has been practicing this surgery since its inception in ‘80s.

Presently, Suleman works as Medical Director at the Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner, where he performs vascular surgery for dialysis patients and peripheral vascular surgery on patients with vascular disease. He also maintains privileges at East Jefferson General Hospital.

Suleman is the past President of the Jefferson Parish Medical Society and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Public Affairs Committee. He is also active within the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America. For more information on Suleman’s practice, call 712-8872.

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Dermatology

Tulane University Department of Dermatology excels in providing the most advanced medical care to the New Orleans community. Innovators in the treatment of numerous skin diseases, Tulane faculty physicians provide general dermatology care as well as care for more complicated dermatological problems.

Led by Erin Boh M.D., Ph.D, the department employs experts in psoriasis care, skin cancer care, and cosmetic dermatology. These doctors offer numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for skin cancer including state-of-the-art treatment in Mohs surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancers and specialized treatments such as extracorporeal photopheresis for lymphoma and bone marrow transplants.

Tulane dermatologists treat all spectra of skin diseases in pediatric and adult populations and also provide cosmetic treatments and services. The faculty are national leaders in dermatology. In addition to providing state of the art treatments, they train the next generation of dermatologists. Tulane faculty serve as principal investigators in clinical trials and research and are able to offer new therapeutic modalities not yet offered by other dermatologists.

To schedule an appointment, call 988-1700 (downtown) or (985) 893-1291 (Covington).

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Eye Care

The physicians and staff of Retina Associates New Orleans are dedicated to diagnosing and treating all retinal conditions. With over four decades of clinical experience, commitment to research, passion for technological innovation and unyielding compassion for the visually impaired, Retina Associates New Orleans is the premier Greater New Orleans institution for vitreoretinal care.

The retina is a fragile tissue lining the back of the eye and is essential for vision. Medical treatment and surgical intervention are often required in order to heal retina and preserve its visual function. The vitreoretinal specialists at Retina Associates New Orleans care for patients with a variety of conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole and pucker, ocular tumors, retinal tears and detachment, severe ocular trauma, uveitis and retinal vascular disease.

Committed to excellent patient care, Retina Associates New Orleans’ physicians are available for same day referrals and available around the clock for emergent care. Retina Associates New Orleans’ main offices are located in Metairie and Lacombe with convenient satellite offices located in Hammond, Amite, Thibodaux and Houma.

For more information, please visit RetinaAssociates.com or call 456-9061.

Fertility Since 1977, New Orleans has been home to one of the nation’s leading, state-of-the-art clinics specializing in new infertility treatment. The Fertility Institute has nearly 40 years of successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) and continues to be recognized for its excellence by peers and health insurance companies providing benefits for infertility and in vitro fertilization. Employing traditional treatments and the latest advances in reproductive technology, including IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and cryopreservation of eggs, they offer hope for families who have trouble conceiving or who have genetic abnormalities that may cause a difficult quality of life for a child.

The Fertility Institute is a pioneer in the Gulf South and the first to perform IVF in the region and achieve a pregnancy with its first IVF. With a team of five physicians and additional staff, the Fertility Institute has accomplished over 16,000 pregnancies from all forms of fertility treatment, including those who have suffered from recurrent miscarriages. Offices are located in Mandeville, Metairie, and New Orleans with the addition of a second state-of-theart IVF laboratory in Baton Rouge. Schedule appointments by calling (800) 375-0048; for more information, visit FertilityInstitute.com.

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General Dentistry & Dental Specialties As one of New Orleans’ premier periodontists,

Kristi Soileau DDS, M.Ed., has 30 years of experience in helping teeth last a lifetime. Her goal is to maintain healthy gums, and thus a healthier body, through treatment excellence. As a periodontist, Soileau specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium, including gingivitis, bone loss, gum recession, gummy smiles and dental implants.

Her practice offers a friendly, professional and comforting environment in which patients can feel relaxed and well cared for. Well regarded in the dental community, Soileau avidly works towards furthering community dental health and dental education and is an active volunteer at local, state, national, and international levels.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 899-225 or visit NewOrleansPeriodontalSpecialist.com.

Periodontists specialize in the bone and tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth and are experts in the management of patients with periodontal diseases including all forms of gingivitis, periodontitis and gum recession. New Orleans is home to some of the leaders in this field: Drs. Aymee Costales-Spindler and David Wilson of Periodontal Health Specialists.

When you visit Periodontal Health Specialists, your periodontal and total body health are top priorities. Each doctor takes an integrative approach to periodontics and makes every effort to relieve patient apprehension about periodontal care. A close-knit team, everyone at Periodontal Health Specialists is dedicated to providing patients with personalized, state-of-the-art care. In addition to treating periodontal disease and offering a variety of periodontal procedures, the practice also offers cosmetic procedures and dental implants.

Learn more about periodontics and Periodontal Health Specialists at PerioHealthSpecialists.com. Call their office anytime to schedule a consultation – no doctor referral is necessary. Schedule your appointment by calling 887-8205.

Do you commonly wake in the night from snoring or sleep apnea—perhaps not even your own? Whether it is you or a family member who suffers, this problem is cause for serious concern and left untreated can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, acid reflux and depression and anxiety. Patients seeking treatment will find options for relief at Explore Orthodontics, where Dr. Kay Daniel and her team help you achieve the sleep you deserve.

Daniel is able to order an in-home sleep assessment, evaluate you and treat for mild to moderate sleep obstructive breathing with an oral device. Oral appliances are comfortable to wear, easy to travel with and don’t limit sleep positions. Since oral appliances can affect one’s bite, it’s ideal to be treated by an orthodontist who can ensure

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proper alignment.

At Explore Orthodontics, in-house imaging eliminates the need for outside diagnostics, and the practice works with most medical insurance companies. Call (985) 641-2461 for a complimentary consultation or visit ExploreOrtho.com.

What is a Prosthodontist? Unlike some of the more recognized specialties in dentistry, the specialty of prosthodontics isn’t well known to the public. Dr. Roger Vitter, a Metairie-based practitioner of prosthodontics for over 30 years, would like to change that.

“Simply put,” says Vitter, “a prosthodontist specializes in making whatever prosthesis is necessary to make the mouth whole again. It can be as simple as a crown or veneers or a more complex full-mouth rehabilitation for severely worn out teeth or following cancer surgery.”

With emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment planning of complex oral health problems, prosthodontists specialize in cosmetic dentistry, replacement of missing teeth with dental implants, crowns, bridges, partial and complete dentures, as well as treatment of TMJ problems and sleep apnea. Vitter is one of only 350 maxillofacial prosthodontists in the country and also serves as an Associate Professor at LSU, where he has taught areas dentists the basics of his specialty for years.

Would you benefit from the expertise of a specialist? To find out more about the specialty of prosthodontics, visit DrVitter.com or call 883-3737.

DeFelice Dental is committed to a conservative approach in patient care – focusing on preventative measures and maintenance as well as on patient education. They provide top-quality care in a relaxed atmosphere. For patients who may require more complex treatment, the DeFelice Dental team provides comprehensive care with a gentle, caring touch. Services provided at the practice include gentle cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, nonsurgical gum care, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, natural looking crowns, and implants. In addition to visual cancer screenings completed during appointments, Velscope oral cancer early detection technology is available for patients needing or requesting more advanced screening.

Prior to leading his team at DeFelice Dental, Tre DeFelice worked as the Clinical Director of a unique specialty practice in New Orleans, where he planned, delivered, and coordinated patient treatment along with a team of dental specialists, gaining tremendous experience and knowledge along the way. DeFelice spends many hours in continuing education to advance in areas of comprehensive patient care, esthetics and dental implants.

DeFelice Dental is conveniently located on at 1900 N. Causeway Blvd. near I-10. For more information, visit Dentist-Metairie.com or call 833-4300.

Your smile isn’t only one of your most important features, it’s also unique to you. Everyone’s cosmetic goals, oral health, overall health and financial position are different,

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so at DiMarco Dental, Dr. Damon DiMarco provides individualized care and solutions that fit your specific needs. From routine cleanings to custom guards, implants and whitening, DiMarco Dental provides a variety of oral health services that will keep you healthy, happy and with a glistening smile.

Developing good habits early can lead to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Some patients may require sealants and other preventative measures to combat the temptations of the modern diet, especially the sugars found in foods and beverages.

To schedule an appointment or for more information on DiMarco Dental and the practice’s holistic approach to medicine, call 366-5611. New patients are welcome at their Gretna-based office at 309 Gretna Blvd.

Dr. Jason Parker is a pediatric dentist specializing in comprehensive children’s dental needs from age 1 to teens.

Parker received the Louisiana Dental Association’s New Dentist Award in 2008 for his outstanding contribution of time and talent for the betterment of mankind.

He has served the LDA and NODA in many capacities including serving as a delegate at the House of Delegates Annual Legislative Session, on the NODA Conference Committee, on the LDA Council on Communications and on the LDA Council on Governmental Affairs. He was appointed to the NODA Board of Governors and is the second Vice President of NODA. Parker was bestowed the honor of 2004 New Dentist Award of Excellence by NODA. Parker has volunteered, organized or helped raise money for events citywide for children’s dental health. He also helped produce a post-Katrina documentary involving dentistry in New Orleans that he presented with Barbara Walters at the ADA Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Parker recently opened a second location in Slidell at 2330 East Gause Blvd. To book an appointment for your child, call 831-2120.

Dr. Joseph J. Collura has worked at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry for more than 30 years, providing high quality care and attractive, bright smiles to patients throughout the New Orleans region. He has extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry, advanced restorative dentistry, single-tooth as well as complete mouth implant reconstruction, root canal therapy, non-surgical gum care and the prevention and treatment of bite-related problems. Collura is passionate about advancing his skills and education and has been honored with a guest faculty position with the prestigious Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, which provides the latest in programs, seminars and hands-on training. Additionally, Collura is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for conscious sedation and nitrous oxide analgesia.

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questions and give you the information you need to make confident choices about your oral health care.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit DrCollura.com or call 837-9800.

Located on the edge of the Garden District in Uptown New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Riggs provides the ultimate experience in dental excellence. The sophisticated atmosphere, along with the personal attention to detail, ensures patients a comfortable and refreshing experience.

Riggs has always demonstrated a passion for combining the art and science in dentistry, and she attends extensive continuing education courses, expanding her knowledge of general and cosmetic dentistry. Her certification for the administration of Botox and Dermafillers is just one example of her enthusiastic approach to delivering total smile enhancement. She has completed a Mastership Program in Implantology, which confirms her dedication to the advancement of her clinical skills. The coupling of her continued education, combined with her passion for teaching both students and colleagues has enabled her to provide the most current technologies available in dentistry today.

Riggs is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, The American Dental Association, The Louisiana Dental Association, The New Orleans Dental Association and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. For more information, call 891-1115 or visit SmilesByRiggs.com.

Are your teeth aging you? The first thing most people notice when they meet someone is their smile, which can offer a lot of youth power. With immense respect for the “Power of Smile,” Dr. Greer Cieutat Reisig and the Schwartz Dental Group are transforming lives with Esthetic Dentistry.

Cieutat Reisig’s work is transformative, as it uses modern aesthetic techniques to make improvements, whether subtle or dramatic.

As you age, changes to your teeth include yellowing and crowding. Yellowing can be treated with whitening techniques such as in-office power bleaching. Another treatment option is custom trays that can be worn at home and used for periodic touch-ups. Crowding can be addressed using Invisalign, a clear, removable and almost invisible system for straightening. Porcelain veneers present another option for a glowing appearance. Custommade from a thin layer of porcelain, they can improve the color, shape and alignment of teeth. Composite bonding, a tooth-clothed filling material bonded to teeth, is a common affordable option as well.

Results can be seen in just one visit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 832-2043.

Charvet Dental Center is a third-generation dental practice that focuses on the overall oral health of each patient while helping them maintain beautiful, healthy smiles. Drs. Hunter Charvet Sr., Hunter Charvet Jr. and Sarah Haydel offer the best options to help patients make informed decisions about their dental work. They

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welcome patients of all ages and offer comprehensive dental services such as preventive cleanings with digital X-rays, natural colored composite fillings, Invisalign teeth straightening and complex restorative cosmetic cases that can include dental implants. The practice offers advanced digital equipment, including a Prexion CT machine and an iTero digital scanner for crowns, bridges and implants performed using MIS surgical guides to ensure proper placement.

Charvet Jr. recently completed an implant course from the IADA, and Charvet Sr. earned his fellowship with the ICOI and is a graduate of the MISCH International Implant Institute. He offers the SomnoMed Oral Sleep Appliance for patients with sleep apnea. Both Drs. Charvet have received “Elite Dentist Recognition” from MicroDental Laboratories. Visit DrCharvet.com or call 834-6504 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Teeth can give away your age faster than any other part of your body. Clean, healthy teeth can make you look much younger than you actually are. That is why having a good dental care routine that includes regular brushing, daily flossing and regular check-ups with a dentist is so important not only for your overall health, but also for your appearance.

Dr. Deborah Lesem has been transforming smiles for

the last 24 years. A general dentist who sees patients of all ages and performs procedures from dental cleanings and exams to root canals, dentures and crowns, Lesem has extensive experience and expertise in cosmetic dentistry procedures from bonding and veneers to whitening and implant restoration.

Discolored, chipped or worn teeth, as well as missing teeth are all signs of an aging smile. Lesem can evaluate your smile and offer options for procedures that will take years off the look of your smile and face.

A healthy, bright smile can make you feel your best and most confident. Call Lesem at 286-3880 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Hearing For more than 35 years, the Doctors of Audiology at Associated Hearing have been impacting patients’ lives throughout the community by reconnecting those with hearing loss and tinnitus to their loved ones. Drs. Daniel Bode, Alaina Johnson and Courtney BeatrousCooke use specialized testing with the latest diagnostic equipment to create customized treatment plans for patients based upon their individual lifestyles and listening environments. The latest hearing aid technology from leading manufacturers is utilized with expert fitting

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techniques to create a listening experience that is more natural than ever before.

Doctors at Associated Hearing look forward to continuing to improve and expand the remarkable experiences and services they offer to meet the needs of patients and others in the community for many years to come. Call 833-4327 or visit AssociatedHearingInc.com for more information.

HIV & AIDS

The Tulane T-Cell (HIV) Clinic offers comprehensive care for those who are living with HIV and AIDS. In addition to HIV testing for pediatrics, adolescents and adults, the clinic offers complete primary care, including regular check-ups for people living with HIV. The clinic also offers vaccinations and laboratory blood work testing, access to psychiatrists, assistance with Ryan White Foundation Form (ADAP) for uninsured patients needing medication and on-site medical and non-medical case management. Additionally, referrals to subspecialty locations and legal support services are available.

Physicians and staff are bilingual, and appointments may be scheduled online or by phone.

If you or someone you know is living with HIV, schedule an appointment by calling 609-3582 or by visiting Tulane.edu/som/t-cell-clinic. Please bring proof of residency, proof of income, proof of HIV status, a list of any current medications and questions you want answered and a copy of your Medicaid, ADAP or private insurance cards if you have them.

Hospice Anyone seeking compassionate and dignified care for their terminally ill loved ones should consider the outstanding services offered by Canon Hospice. Canon Hospice is dedicated to helping patients and families accept terminal illness positively and resourcefully, to preserve dignity and to endure the challenges that accompany this critical time of life.

Their stated goal is to “allow our patients to live each day to the fullest and enjoy their time with family and friends.” With special expertise in pain management and symptom control, Canon Hospice designs individualized plans of care for each patient based on their unique needs.

Home Based Services provide doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, pastoral care and volunteers.

For patients with more intensive symptom management needs, Canon has an Inpatient Hospice Unit located on the 4th floor of the Ochsner Elmwood Medical Center. This unit provides 24-hour care in a home-like environment where patients are permitted to receive visits at any hour.

Canon is excited to now offer private rooms. For more information, visit canonhospice.com or call 818-2723.

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House Call Physicians

NOLA Doc offers a unique healthcare experience providing physician house calls to the greater New Orleans area. Visits take place in one’s home, hotel, office or other convenient location. Same day appointments, hour-long visits and after-hours availability allow for unparalleled access to care. Services include urgent and primary care, IV therapy, hospice and palliative care, as well as personalized treatment for opioid dependence.

Founded and directed by New Orleans native Dr. Mark Berenson, NOLA Doc physicians are board-certified with decades of experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine and in-home care, and are dedicated to keeping patients safe and healthy at home.

NOLA Doc offers convenience, privacy, and quality time with your doctor. To set up an appointment call 383-3828 or visit NolaDoc.com for more information.

Infectious Disease If you’re traveling to exotic parts of the world, consult first with the expert physicians at the Tulane Travel Clinic. According to Director Dr. Susan McLellan, half of all travelers to developing countries will develop some health problem. Many travelers turn to their travel agents for advice, but McLellan says it’s impossible for travel agents to stay abreast of all the latest information. Even most physicians are not up-to-date on traveler’s health, which encompasses much more than immunizations.

Consultations are individualized based on each traveler’s itinerary, medical history, and personal health considerations. “We need to consider if you’re working in a refugee camp, climbing at high altitude on the Inca trail or going on a love boat-style cruise,” says McLellan.

Dr. McLellan, her colleague Dr. Nicholas Van Sickles and other Tulane Infectious Disease doctors also treat travelers who return ill at their regular clinics. For more information about the Travel Clinic, call 988-1947 or visit TulaneTravel.com.

Internal Medicine

The faculty of Tulane University’s Section of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics are dedicated to providing high quality patient health care and resident education through several clinical programs and locations across New Orleans, including Tulane Medical Center, University Medical Center, the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System and the Ruth U. Fertel/ Tulane Community Health Center in Mid-City.

Their Internal Medicine clinics provide excellent care in the areas of wellness, prevention, management of chronic illness and acute care for adults. Faculty are trained in a variety of areas such as ambulatory medicine, geriatrics, hospital medicine, medicine-pediatrics, palliative care and preventative health care.

To find a clinic near you, visit www2.tulane.edu/som/

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departments/medicine/gimger/patient-care/index.cfm and schedule an appointment by calling 988-1001 (Tulane Internal Medicine Practice), 609-3500 (Ruth U. Fertel/ Tulane Community Center), 988-8050 (Metairie-Lakeside Hospital) or 988-9000 (Tulane-Uptown Square).

Drs. S. Tahseen Rab, Farida Baig, Saurabh Gupta and Sachin Sachdev welcome you to call and schedule your clinic visit by calling (985) 340-7868.

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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One of the region’s top orthopaedic surgeons, Dr. Neil Maki practices in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in association

Have you or someone you loved been diagnosed with hypertension or kidney disease? The medical offices of S. Tahseen Rab M.D., A.P., L.L.C. – Nephrology Clinic, is a leader in treating patients with diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hypernatremia and other renal related maladies.

The physicians of S. Tahseen Rab M.D., A.P., L.L.C. – Nephrology Clinic have over 50 years of combined medical experience. The highly trained nephrologists offer advanced therapeutic options to maintain healthy renal functions.

Visit any of their offices conveniently located throughout the I-12 and I-55 corridors in Covington, Hammond and Amite. If you require hospitalization, their physicians are credentialed at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, North Oaks Health System, Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital and Hood Memorial Hospital.

with Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Seven staff members, including physician assistants, Nicole Orgeron Bourgeois PA-C and David Ryan Kesterson PA-C ensure that patients’ individual needs are met by the most effective means possible. Advanced services include digital X-ray and ultrasound technology.

Although Dr. Maki does most orthopaedic procedures, he specializes in the shoulder and sports medicine.

Maki pioneered many of today’s shoulder arthroscopic procedures including obtaining patents on some arthroscopic instrumentation. He performs shoulder replacements, including reverse shoulder replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty. He is one of few specialists in the region who perform endoscopic carpal tunnel (wrist) and endoscopic cubital tunnel (elbow) surgery.

Board-certified in both orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Maki is on the active staff at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He is also fellowship trained in

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Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He has served on the medical staff of the New Orleans Saints and the Nicholls State University athletic programs. He may be reached by calling (985) 446-6284 or (800) 521-2647.

At Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, the goal is to achieve 100 percent patient satisfaction from any medical or non-medical service provided. Their physicians specialize in the care of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves and related structures of the body. All orthopedic problems from the neck down to the feet of both adults and children are treated from their fullservice, advanced facility. Patient input is given the highest consideration during all courses of treatment, and conservative treatment is always considered before a decision for surgery is made.

The comprehensive orthopedic management program at Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine includes procedures such as arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, carpal tunnel surgery and fracture management as well as sports medicine and worker’s compensation cases. Pain management services include interventional spine, ultrasound-guided injections and Botox injections.

Pontchartrain Orthopedics maintains offices in Metairie, Destrehan, and Boutte. For information and appointments, visit POSM.org or call the office at 885-6464.

At the Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine (OCSM), Drs. Charles Murphy, Thomas Lyons, Luis Espinoza, Russel Russo and William Sherman are all fellowshiptrained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in treatment of the shoulder, knee and hip.

“We are a general orthopedic practice with subspecialty expertise in sports medicine, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery,” says Dr. Lyons.

OCSM focuses on delivering state-of-the-art care for local athletes. Two elements set the practice apart. First, PRP and stem cell therapies are used in-office to enhance healing and provide the latest in alternative treatments.

Second, the practice can see patients the same day of injury and provide a plan to quickly return the patient to pre-injury form. To improve care, OCSM provides in-house MRI and physical therapy for close monitoring of patients and modification of treatment plans. The practice provides local athletes the same care any professional athlete would receive.

For scheduling, call the Metairie (889-2663), Kenner (467-5900) or New Orleans offices (943-5777), or visit NolaSportsMedicine.com.

Crescent City Orthopedics has served the New Orleans area for six years. In April 2015, Crescent City Orthopedics relocated to a brand new, state-of-theart facility and welcomed a partnership with another local well-established orthopedic practice, The Bone and Joint Center of Metairie. Together, the Crescent 130

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City Orthopedics provider team now includes several experienced professionals in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine: Dr. Melvin L. Parnell Jr., Dr. John V. Cazale IV, Dr. A. Jay Binder III, Dr. Scott A. Buhler, Dr. R. William Junius III, Jason P. Amadeo PA-C, Lucas T. Knowlton PA-C and lead physical therapist Amelia Embley.

Crescent City Orthopedics is conveniently located in Metairie at 3600 Houma Blvd., where quality orthopedic care is offered to all patients as well as in-house physical therapy and X-ray. Services provided include general orthopedic care, joint replacements, fracture care, sports injuries, PRP treatment and much more. Specific specialties of the surgeons at Crescent City Orthopedics include minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries, arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, ACL reconstruction and direct anterior total hip replacement.

For more information, visit CrescentCityOrtho.com or call 309-6500.

Tulane Orthopaedics doctors are elite, fellowshiptrained surgeons who combine their expertise and subspecialty areas into a single comprehensive program.

Patients have access to some of the most capable surgical care in the nation, as well as one of the finest rehabilitation programs. This ensures a faster and more effective recovery, regardless of whether you’re trying to get back on the sports field or back to daily life. Specialists offer care and prevention of sports medicine injuries, total joint replacements of hips, knees, shoulders, elbows and ankles, treatment of pelvic and other bone fractures and treatment of spine-related conditions ranging from scoliosis in children to adults with disc herniations and spinal stenosis. Other conditions treated include painful foot ailments such as bunions and painful nerve compressions. With multiple locations, including the Institute of Sports Medicine in Uptown New Orleans, Tulane-Lakeside in Metairie and downtown at Tulane Medical Center, Tulane doctors and staff are able to serve the entire Greater New Orleans community.

For more information, call 877-Tortho-1 (877-867-8461) or 504-988-6032, or visit OrthoTulane.com.

Pain Management

At Louisiana Pain Specialists, improving quality of life is the number one goal. The practice has helped thousands of patients get back to doing what is important to them: working, having restful sleep, spending quality time with friends and family and participating in normal daily life and activities. Doctors Satvik Munshi, Tarun Jolly and Neil Jolly have been successful in caring for patients with challenging conditions and for whom other treatment plans have failed. With five locations in the New Orleans area, Louisiana Pain Specialists provide quick access to accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for those who suffer from chronic and acute pain.

Louisiana Pain Specialists employ a variety of therapies,

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including advanced procedures such as spinal cord stimulation, a minimally invasive therapy that provides patients with excellent relief of various pain conditions affecting the spine and extremities, as well as traditional methods such as injections and physical therapy.

For more information or scheduling, visit LouisianaPain.com or call 302-0359.

Too many suffer from chronic pain conditions that impact their personal lives and make working nearly impossible. While surgery can be a viable option, it should be considered a patient’s last resort. Dr. Patrick Waring, founder of the Pain Intervention Center, is a leader in the field of precision pain management and devoted to the diagnosis and innovative treatment of chronic pain and related disorders. As a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist, Waring targets and treats pain through non-narcotic, non-surgical, minimally invasive techniques performed under fluoroscopic X-ray guidance.

All procedures are performed in a state-of-the-art private facility, conveniently located in Old Metairie Village. Patients avoid the delays and intimidation of big hospitals, and benefit from the comprehensive team approach of expert clinicians, personalized service and customized follow-up care in a comfortable setting.

While finding a cure for pain is often frustrating, Patrick Waring and his staff have helped thousands of satisfied patients get back to the business of living their lives.

Visit PainInterventionCenter.com or call 455-2225 today.

No referrals necessary. Most major medical insurance accepted.

Physical Therapy

Magnolia Physical Therapy is the private physical therapy practice of local rehabilitation experts Beth Winkler and Lisa Taglauer. They focus on providing “Freedom from Pain” and returning patients to normal activity as soon as possible.

All therapists are highly skilled in manual therapy.

Patients benefit greatly from one-on-one sessions that include 30 minutes of hands-on treatment. Eighty percent of Americans will suffer from back pain sometime in their lives, and MPT therapists specialize in treating not just the painful symptoms but also targeting what’s causing the pain, which can include muscle weakness, poor spinal

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coordination and decreased joint mobility.

Since 2005, MPT has provided comprehensive care for patients of all ages with many different musculoskeletal conditions. They offer free screens and pride themselves on getting patients scheduled the same week and on the road to ”Freedom From Pain.”

Offices are located in the Marigny, Uptown, Freret and Harahan with a fifth location opening soon in the CBD. For a free pain relief assessment, call 733-0254 and mention this article. For additional information, visit MagnoliaTherapyLA.com.

Primary Care

With a legacy dating back to 1987, St. Thomas Community Health Center has continued its mission of

providing comprehensive primary care to the community regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient-Centered Medical Home, their robust teams of dedicated providers work to address individual health needs and ensure delivery of the highest quality of care.

Services at St. Thomas include primary care, pediatrics, OB-GYN, optometry, behavioral health, dermatology and mammography. They offer same-day and next-day appointment scheduling, as well as walk-ins to see the next available provider. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays.

Call 529-5558 to schedule an appointment at any of their six locations: 1936 Magazine St., 1020 St. Andrew St., 3943 St. Bernard Ave., 2405 Jackson Ave. (inside Mahalia Jackson School facility), 1200 L.B. Landry Ave. (inside Landry-Walker School facility) and 2108 Coliseum St. (counseling services only). For more information, visit StThomasCHC.org.

Urgent Care

MHM Urgent Care & Occupational Health provides Greater New Orleans with a network of twelve Urgent Care clinics and four Occupational Medicine clinics that serve the general community and employer groups in seven Southeast Louisiana parishes. These clinics are a trusted destination for affordable, immediate healthcare needs and offer non-critical, urgent medical care to patients as an alternative to long waits in emergency rooms or closed primary care physician’s offices.

All twelve MHM Urgent Care locations are open 365 days a year, offering extended hours with no appointments needed. MHM Urgent Care has earned the accreditation of the Joint Commission, meeting the highest and most rigorous performance standards for patient care and safety.

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getting employees back to work as quickly and safely as possible. MHM Occupational Health is led by boardcertified Occupational Medicine physicians, Drs. Joseph Tamimie and Douglas Swift. These clinics are located in Kenner, Metairie, Westbank and Covington.

For more information, including Urgent Care locations, visit MHMUrgentCare.com.

Urology

Patients of Urology & Urologic Surgery, the practice of Dr. Stephanie Hughes, enjoy friendly and caring staff, quickly accommodated appointments and a small, more personal office. As a general urologist, Hughes specializes in all urologic problems, including enlarged prostate, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, kidney stones, recurrent urinary tract infections and cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney and other urologic organs. Board-certified in Urology, Hughes focuses in large part on treating and preventing kidney stones, as well as treating voiding dysfunction such as overactive bladder, incontinence, enlarged prostates and neurogenic bladders.

Urology & Urologic Surgery treats patients on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain and offers same-day and next-day appointments. The practice offers in-office procedures for enlarged prostates (BPH) and overactive bladder. Hughes is recently trained in the Urolift procedure for enlarged prostate.

For Metairie appointments, call 887-5555, and for Covington appointments, call 985-892-8088. For more information, visit UrologyNOLA.com.

Has someone you love been diagnosed with prostate cancer, kidney cancer or bladder cancer? The Department of Urology at Tulane University Medical Center, a national leader in providing minimally invasive surgical procedures for various urologic maladies, stands at the forefront of cancer treatment through state-of-theart robotic procedures, breakthrough treatments and research.

Tulane Urology is proud to be recognized as the first and most experienced robotic urologic surgical center in the entire Gulf South. Using the daVinci high-definition robot, Tulane Urology’s expertly trained surgeons offer patients a highly advanced therapeutic option for cancer treatment. This cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical technology, combined with the extensive experience of the Tulane Urology team, has made Tulane Urology the go-to center for the treatment of prostate, bladder and kidney cancers.

Visit MyProstateCancer.com and TulaneUrology.com

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for more information on the various treatments and procedures offered at Tulane Urology. Call 988-2536 to schedule an appointment or get a second opinion.

Women’s Health

The specialized healthcare team of Tulane Center for Women’s Health meets the unique healthcare needs of women by providing comprehensive care for the challenges faced in every phase of a woman’s life. Specializing in the areas of general obstetrics and gynecology, maternal fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and fertility, minimally invasive surgery, female pelvic and reconstructive surgery and gynecologic oncology, the center operates on the belief that every woman not only has the right to good obstetric and gynecologic care, but that she’s a partner in her care.

Tulane gynecologists offer the latest treatments and therapies for a wide range of services, including pelvic pain and infections, family planning, incontinence, menopause treatment and more. They are skilled at employing minimally invasive surgery techniques and use of robotic surgery. Tulane obstetricians provide comprehensive prenatal evaluation and testing, prenatal office visits, fertility care and more. Patients deliver at Tulane Lakeside Hospital for women and children.

Tulane offers clinic locations in Uptown and Downtown New Orleans and Metairie. Call 988-8070 today to meet your healthcare needs by scheduling an appointment.

Selecting an OB/GYN is a very important choice, and Crescent City Physicians hopes to make that choice a little easier. Whether you’re becoming a mother for the first time, expanding your growing family or looking for a doctor for annual wellness and pre- or post-menopausal health needs, Crescent City OB/GYNs offer unique, comprehensive care to women at every stage of life.

Crescent City Physicians offers eleven convenient locations throughout Greater New Orleans and are proud to deliver at Touro’s Family Birthing Center, “the place where babies come from.” Learn more at CrescentCityPhysicians.com or call 897-7197. • Touro’s Family Birthing Center

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Hospital Buzz

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rom facility openings and expansions to public events, new physicians and innovative offerings, hospitals in the area always have news to share.

In case you’ve missed the latest press releases and news announcements, we’ve compiled the upcoming and recent happenings of area healthcare institutions. You are more likely to access resources you’re aware of, and from the latest options in healthcare to fun events and free health screenings, being in-the-know may improve not only your access but your overall health as well. This month’s hospital buzz spans a variety of topics: events and screenings, new services, expanded sites, expert physicians and safety awards. Extra, extra – read all about it!

Each year, more than 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States. One in six men will develop the disease sometime in his lifetime. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Touro and Crescent City Physicians are hosting a special event designed to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer: Pints for Prostates.

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barbecue, a souvenir pint glass, two pints of NOLA Brewing beer and a raffle ticket for a chance to win the Pints for Prostates European Beer Trip. The event will offer prostate health information and the opportunity for men over age 40 to sign up for a free PSA screening at Touro Infirmary on Thurs., Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Pints for Prostates event costs $20, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the national Pints for Prostates organization. To learn more or buy tickets, visit Touro.com/ events.

River Oaks Hospital, the only freestanding psychiatric facility on the New Orleans Southshore with programming for ages 6 through adulthood, is proud to welcome Dr. Hoa Le as the newest member of its medical team. Le is currently an honorary fellow of the New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center who brings his previous experience working with active-duty military members and dependents to River Oaks Hospital’s trauma program, The New Orleans Institute.

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also pleased to now offer outpatient services to dependents of active-duty military members.

Aiming to serve as much of the community as possible, River Oaks Hospital contracts with a variety of private health insurance plans in addition to Tricare, VA, and Medicare.

For information on admissions criteria, confidential assessments, or to have your benefits verified, call 734-1740 or visit RiverOaksHospital.com.

Ochsner Health System recently announced the new location for the Ochsner Medical Complex – River Parishes, currently open on the River Parishes Hospital campus. The $12 million state-of-the-art facility will be located near Tiffany Drive and Airline Highway in LaPlace and will enable Ochsner to provide the highest quality of patient care direct to the surrounding communities. With completion expected in summer 2017, the 20,000-squarefoot complex will house a 24hour, seven-day a week freestanding emergency department featuring an onsite laboratory and advanced radiology services.

Additionally, Ochsner has formed a strategic partnership with Acadia Healthcare to provide critically needed behavioral health services to the River Parishes, the state, and the region. Together, the partners will work to repurpose the existing River Parishes Hospital building to an 82-bed behavioral health facility, expected to open in 2018. Currently, Louisiana ranks 39th in the nation for access to care related to substance abuse and mental health treatment. The new facility will help address this need by growing and averaging more than 60 patients daily, more than 2,500 annual admissions, and more than 3,000 outpatient visits.

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For more information on Ochsner Health System, visit Ochsner.org.

Crescent City Surgical Centre is America’s premier physician-owned surgical hospital. Owned and operated by combination of 32 elite local practicing physicians and Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, CCSC offers eight operating rooms and two procedure rooms. Using cuttingedge DaVinci robotic laparoscopic technology, CCSC offers patients minimally invasive surgery resulting in less pain and faster recovery time.

Twenty VIP private rooms are available, and CCSC can make accommodations for those whose loved ones wish to stay overnight. Catered restaurant-style meals are served and designed to meet patients’ personal dietary needs.

They offer expedited wait times on appointments in a relaxing and comfortable environment. CCSC features surgical specialists in the fields of Bariatric, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Colo-Rectal, General Surgery, Gynecological Procedures, Urology, Interventional Radiology, Pain Management, Plastic, Reconstructive and Advanced Cosmetic Surgery.

For more information about Crescent City Surgical Centre, please call 830-2500, or visit CCSurg.com.

For more than half a century, Tulane doctors have provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Louisiana. In addition to providing quality primary care, Tulane doctors are leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, resulting in numerous advances in clinical outcomes and patient health. They

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practice medicine across a wide range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment.

Tulane doctors have access to leading-edge clinical trials and potentially life-saving new therapies. They demonstrate commitment to the community through various health care services and free educational outreach programs and health screenings. Find your Tulane doctor by calling (800) 988-5800 or 988-5800 or visit Tulane.edu/som.

Children’s Hospital’s Orthopedic Center is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients.

Pediatric residents from LSU, Tulane, Ochsner and Genesys Regional Medical Center in Michigan complete pediatric rotations at Children’s Hospital to train with the largest board certified Orthopedic surgeons in the Gulf South.

Established in 1955, it contains the region’s largest and most experienced pediatric orthopedic team. In its specialty clinics last year, the hospital recorded more than 24,000 visits, treating the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions ranging from fractures and sports-related injuries to scoliosis, hip conditions, limb length discrepancies and cerebral palsy.

The center blends cutting-edge treatments and innovative surgical approaches with prompt, family-centered care. A specialized critical care spinal unit is available to all patients who undergo a spine related surgical procedure. The center’s team is committed to providing the best possible care for

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every patient.

For more information about the Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital visit CHNola.org/orthopedics.

In the coming months, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, located in Lafourche Parish, will unveil an unprecedented, innovative tool in the fight for better health in South Louisiana. The hospital’s 250,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art, Wellness Center promises to revolutionize the quest for an improved quality of life throughout the region. The new Wellness Center addresses wellness at every level, including prevention, education and rehabilitation, combined with medically directed services.

Thibodaux Regional is putting every resource needed to enjoy a healthy lifestyle under one roof. One of the largest areas in the facility will be the Wellness and Education Center.

The Fitness Center will house all of the latest technology, a wrap-around track and many opportunities for group exercise. Many clinical needs will be addressed by the facility’s specialty centers.

For a virtual tour of the Wellness Center or for more information go to Thibodaux.com.

West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) was recently named to the top 5 percent in the nation for Patient Safety Excellence by Healthgrades. The hospital family is proud to be the only hospital in the Greater New Orleans area to achieve this national recognition. In addition, WJMC received

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an “A” score by The Leapfrog Group, ranking it among the safest hospitals in the United States. WJMC would like to thank its physicians, nurses, and staff who work diligently every day to ensure the hospital provides a safe environment and the best care possible to their patients and community.

WJMC is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisianabased, not-for-profit hospital system serving the healthcare needs of the Gulf Coast region. LCMC Health currently manages award-winning community hospitals including Children’s Hospital, Touro, New Orleans East Hospital, University Medical Center New Orleans and West Jefferson Medical Center. To learn more about WJMC’s services, visit WJMC.org.

Rehabilitation is key for patients who need to rebuild their strength and skills after an injury or illness, and metro New Orleans now has an exceptional option for rehabilitative care at the brand new, state-of-the-art Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital located centrally in Mid-City. The 60-bed, $24 million hospital opened last month and embraces higher standards for superior patient outcomes, quality healthcare and exceptional service.

As one of few owner-operated inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation providers in the United States, Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital’s long-term investment in the communities served is unmatched. Family lives at the heart of Cobalt’s loyal commitment to superior healthcare, and the hospital warmly welcomes you to join theirs.

Under the leadership of expert physicians, Cobalt’s facility

offers remarkable treatment programs in comforting, warm environments for successful enhancement and rejuvenation of patients’ lives.

For more information on Cobalt’s commitment to exceptional rehabilitation, visit CobaltRehab.com.

The mission of the New Orleans East Hospital is to provide the community with superior, quality healthcare and educational empowerment with courtesy, concern, kindness and compassion. New Orleans East Hospital strives to be the trusted leader in healthcare services for the community.

Employees of New Orleans East aim to provide a healing environment for patients, visitors and other members of the staff that’s safe, caring and inviting.

Key services available at New Orleans East include General Medicine Services, Cardiovascular Services, Neurology (Stroke Care) Services, General Surgery Services, Women’s Services, Orthopedics/Rehabilitation and Emergency/Fast Track Services. Patients are treated courteously and with respect to the cultural differences and diversity of the community.

The hospital holds high ethical standards and serves patients in a reliable, accountable, and transparent manner.

Professionalism, teamwork and stewardship are all hallmarks of New Orleans East Hospital’s processes and procedures.

New Orleans East Hospital is “Quality Healthcare, Close to Home.” For more information, visit NOEHospital.org or call 592-6600. The hospital is located at 5620 Read Blvd. in New Orleans. •

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Benefits & Resources for Health, Finance & Law

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erhaps you’re a local healthcare provider needing a comfortable new set of scrubs. Or, perhaps you have an aging parent and you’re deciding as a family what your new needs are for living comfortably and safely. Perhaps you’re a physician, wondering what investments will most benefit your family and your career. From retirement living and health resources to financial investments and legal help, a variety of businesses, organizations and professionals exist across the metro area to ensure the health of your loved ones as well as the health of your business and bank account.

Pharmacies, communities and home health services can assist with special needs and providing peace of mind for aging adults and their families, while financial planners, attorneys and lenders help supply a different peace of mind – one that ensures a secure future. Whatever your need, the following area professionals exist to assist.

Health & Lifestyle Home Health Services Providing better solutions for aging well in New Orleans since 1991, Home Care Solutions specializes in compassionate in-home care and Alzheimer’s care in addition to Aging Life Care Management services to help elderly loved ones in the Greater New Orleans area extend their independence.

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matched to meet both client needs and personality.

The company is committed to providing clients with the highest quality of care in their chosen environment, keeping loved ones safe and comfortable while giving families peace of mind.

Care Managers simplify, coordinate and proactively guide the care of a loved one with intelligence, expertise and heart. They are experienced advocates capable of managing complex situations and finding intelligent and creative solutions for all care concerns.

Home Care Solutions is a member of the Home Care Association of America and the Aging Life Care Association and is also a licensed Personal Care Attendant Agency. For more information, call 828-0900 or visit HomeCareNewOrleans.com.

Retirement Living The opening of Poydras Home’s Oak House Assisted Living addition in 2013 brought the full complement of gracious living options to its residents. Located on three acres in scenic Uptown New Orleans, Poydras Home is a continuing care retirement community that has been serving the needs of New Orleanians since 1817. Poydras Home residents can age in place by partaking in Garden House (independent living), Oak House (assisted living), Historic House (nursing care) and PHASE (adult day program). All rooms are private and overlook manicured grounds. Poydras Home’s state-ofthe-art memory support areas, Seasons and Hunter House, provide unparalleled services with unique individualized

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activities and a secured outdoor garden and walking path.

Poydras Home is known nationally for its quality of care and innovative programs that allow residents to enjoy life to the fullest in a beautiful and historic setting. Known for highly individualized care, Poydras Home is the only full continuum of care community with dementia care and an adult day program in the Greater New Orleans Area. For more information, visit PoydrasHome.com or call 897-0535.

The Landing at Behrman Place, managed by Sunshine Retirement Living, is a warm and welcoming community on the scenic West Bank of New Orleans and voted Best Senior Living this year by SeniorAdvisor.com. Just minutes from the French Quarter, shopping, restaurants and healthcare, and with an on-site salon, library and computer center, The Landing offers all-inclusive living with peace of mind, allowing residents the opportunity to age in place. Three chef-prepared meals a day, transportation, housekeeping, home maintenance and 24/7 onsite staff are just a few of the benefits, while happy hours, bell choir, choir practice, games and exercise classes are a small sample of the activities residents enjoy.

Choose from three floor plans starting at just $1,495 with the convenience of a month-to-month lease. Additionally, Sunshine Retirement’s unique travel program offers The Landing’s residents the ability to explore the country. Join The Landing for an Open House Nov. 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 3601

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Behrman Place in New Orleans. For more info, call 208-2080, or visit TheLandingRet.com and Facebook.com/LandingatBehrmanPlace.

Woldenberg Village is one of the region’s premier healthcare and retirement communities, located just minutes from downtown New Orleans. Offering quality care and an engaging lifestyle across the full spectrum of senior living, residents in the community experience independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care.

As a premier Touro Retirement Community specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia, aging loved ones at Woldenberg are comfortably accommodated with more than 120 skilled nursing beds, 60 assisted living apartments and 60 independent living apartment homes on 18 acres of land.

The campus is pet-friendly and features group transportation for activities, errands and appointments, housekeeping and laundry service, meals served daily in a community dining area and private dining for small gatherings or family visits.

From a 24-hour emergency response system to short-term rehabilitation and in-patient hospice service, your loved ones are kept safe and healthy at Woldenberg Village.

To learn more or to schedule a tour, call 367-5640.

When it comes to aging well, Lambeth House, a fullservice retirement center, offers the best of all worlds – independent living for active adults (ages 62+) plus a full

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continuum of care, including Assisted Living, Nursing Care and Memory Care. Lambeth House is proud to offer public access (for ages 55+) to its custom designed Fitness Center.

Nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, Lambeth House offers a cultural program committed to enrichment of the mind, body and spirit. The full array of amenities for active seniors includes the fitness center with a stunning indoor saltwater swimming pool, an art studio, a meditation room and garden, along with fine and casual dining options and engaging activities and social events. In the words of one resident, “There is something to do here all day, every day, if you want to.”

“Today’s new generation of retirees want lifestyle options.

They want to be active and to live well,” says President/CEO, Scott Crabtree. At Lambeth House, residents do just that. For more information, please call 865-1960.

Selecting senior living and care services can be a very emotional and overwhelming process for families. Senior Living Advisors at A Place for Mom can patiently guide you through the search process while providing options, information and educational resources that empower you to make informed and confident decisions. These advisors help nearly 150,000 families in the United States find care each year.

A Place for Mom offers this personalized service at no cost to you and works with a nationwide network of more than 18,000 providers of living services that include independent

living, home care, residential care homes, assisted living and specialized memory care. They help identify medical, financial and geographic needs as well as determining social, cultural and personal preferences. The decision of if, when and where to move reside solely with you and your family.

If you would like assistance connecting with local resources and discovering options that fit your family’s needs, contact A Place for Mom today by calling 264-5196 or emailing neworleans@aplaceformom.com. This service is 100 percent free to you and your family.

Resources for Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease robbing the lives of more than 84,000 Louisiana seniors. Statewide, over 231,000 caregivers are affected by the burden of the disease. There is no prevention, no cure and no way to slow down Alzheimer’s, but there is hope.

The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support to families and those living with Alzheimer’s with a mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Community Resource Finder (ALZ.org/crf ) can help you find support groups, educational programs, events and community services in your community. Volunteer and learn more about the disease

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and how you can become a champion for the cause at ALZ.org/Louisiana.

For additional help or guidance, call their 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900. You can also follow the association on Twitter (@ALZ_LA) and like them on Facebook (Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter).

Comfort at Home and On-the-Go Ever since its introduction earlier this year, Milavo™ has gained broad local and national acceptance as people everywhere appreciate how easy it is to stay fresh during the day, whether at home or on the go. Milavo’s compact and sleek dispenser makes it easy to carry in a pocket or purse, and its proprietary blend of aloe vera and essential oils is as refreshing and soothing as a day at the spa.

Milavo™ is the answer to making personal hygiene convenient, effective and economical. Just spritz bath tissue and wipe as normal after toilet use. Many users are placing the attractive dispensers in home bathrooms for convenient use by their guests and even encouraging that they take one home as a thoughtful gift.

Milavo™ eliminates the need to carry or keep multiple packs of expensive, bulky wet wipes. Palm-sized Milavo fits discreetly in a pocket, purse, gym or travel bag and stands ready to spritz freshness on demand.

Learn more and purchase Milavo™ today at MilavoSpray.com.

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Prescriptions & Medical Equipment Regular pharmacies are great for some things, but complex health conditions require more care and expertise than they provide. As a specialty pharmacy, Avita Pharmacy does more than just fill prescriptions; it’s part of the patient’s healthcare team.

For over 12 years, Avita Pharmacy’s team has provided clinical expertise, compassionate guidance and support and specialized services to patients, healthcare providers, payers and service organization partners. Avita’s commitment to excellence isn’t just something the pharmacy values – it’s been validated by patients, who recently reported 98.1 percent satisfaction with their overall Avita experience, and through national accreditations by respected institutions.

Avita is proudly accredited by URAC and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Avita believes that true excellence goes beyond the walls of its pharmacies. The company wants to see its communities prosper and improve every day, and that’s why Avita Pharmacy gives back to the communities it serves. For more information, visit AvitaPharmacy.com.

Patrick Douglass and Ross Morel, former employees of C’s Pharmacy, opened NOLA Discount Pharmacy to continue the tradition of a local, family-owned drugstore with superior customer service and discount prices. In addition to filling your prescriptions, they offer immunizations, compounding and unique over-the-counter items. The stores

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feature an extensive retail selection with your favorite local and national brands, and if they don’t have it, you can ask Patrick to order it for you!

They accept all insurance plans and offer affordable cash prices on prescriptions. Transferring your prescriptions is quick and easy – just speak with a friendly staff member by calling one of their two convenient Metairie locations: 8889411 (4305 Clearview Parkway) or 835-6060 (1107 Veterans Memorial Blvd.). NOLA Discount Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More information and prescription refill services available at NolaPharmacy.com.

For over 55 years, people have turned to Patio Drugs for help in managing their healthcare needs. Patio Drugs has helped individuals and families understand their medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, since 1958 and provides free prescription delivery throughout East Jefferson.

In addition to being a full-service pharmacy and the oldest independent pharmacy in Jefferson Parish, Patio Drugs is also a leading provider of home medical equipment. For everything from a Band-Aid to a hospital bed, Patio Drugs is your one-stop source for all home medical equipment needs.

Patio Drugs has over 55 years of experience in specialized compounding services. No two people are the same. Their pharmacists work with physicians to customize medication doses and dosage forms to meet the individual needs of

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each patient. Some of their compounding services include: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Gluten Free Formulations, Medicated Troches, Sugar Free Preparations, Preservative Free Formulas, Transdermal Gels and Sterile Injections.

Whether you need prescriptions, medical equipment or specialized compounding services, call Patio Drugs, 5208 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie, 889-7070. Patio Drugs, “Large Enough to Serve You, Yet, Small Enough to Know You.”

Uniforms & Scrubs Uniforms by Bayou is a family-owned business celebrating 40 years of serving the uniform needs of regional healthcare professionals. Uniforms by Bayou offers a complete line of nursing uniforms, shoes and accessories, as well as chef wear, corporate apparel and monograming. They offer the largest selection of styles, colors and fabrics in the south.

With locations in Covington, Baton Rouge, Mobile, Marrero and their newest state-of-the-art uniform outlet in Metairie, they offer easy access for all of Greater New Orleans. Visit the new location at 3624 West Esplanade Ave. (at Hessmer) in Metairie and experience superior customer service delivered by highly trained sales consultants, the same kind of service for which Uniforms by Bayou has been known for years.

Contact Uniforms by Bayou at (800) 222-8164 to have one of their professional sales staff visit your group for an on-site visit, or stop by one of the five retail outlets for a truly pleasant shopping experience.

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Scrub Stop is your locally owned, one-stop shop for the latest styles and fabrics of the uniform industry. The properties of today’s fabrics offer anti-microbial features, are stain resistant and moisture wicking, allow spandex movement and have colorfast qualities. Even Scrub Stop’s professional-wear shoes offer fashion and comfort for your feet with lively prints and solids to add variety to your uniform. The Scrub Stop team believes that looking good and loving what you wear will uplift not only your appearance but also your spirit!

Other products offered at Scrub Stop include chef wear, medical accessories, slip-resistant shoes, hosiery, nursing school uniforms, medical and black-and-gold-themed jewelry, embroidery and logo services. They are competitively priced with a slogan that states “Everyday Discounted Prices.”

Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m.3 p.m. on Saturdays, Scrub Stop is located at 1213 Eastridge Drive in Slidell. Though located in Slidell, Scrub Stop has serviced Greater New Orleans, St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes and parts of Mississippi since 2004. View Scrub Stop’s inventory online at TheScrubStop.com or call (985) 661-8998 and email scrubstop@bellsouth.net for more info. “Like” Scrub Stop on Facebook for monthly specials.

Medical Alert Systems & Home Security A medical alert pendant provides the fastest possible response to your medical emergency. Louisiana Alarm

Watch, a locally owned company, installs medical alert systems in homes throughout Southeast Louisiana. The systems sold by Louisiana Alarm Watch include a wearable pendant with two-way communication and 24/7 monitoring.

Pressing a single button connects you to a trained professional who can notify your doctor, an ambulance, your family or neighbors.

If you have a known medical issue or are concerned about possible medical emergencies, a medical alert system allows you to live independently with peace of mind. The pendant is water resistant and comes with attachments to wear around your neck, on your belt or on your wrist. The system also includes a base station that recharges the pendant’s batteries.

For a free consultation on a medical alert system, security cameras, or any other security need, call 780-8775 or visit LaAlarmWatch.com.

Financial and Legal Planning and Investments Real Estate New Orleans is by far one of the best places to live! Take it from John Schaff, fifth-generation New Orleanian and renowned real estate agent. The real estate market is still hot and inventories are still low in prime areas. New Orleans’ cost of living is lower than most big cities, with half the

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offerings. New Orleans is still a big town with a small-town mentality, where you can shop and eat at some of the finest restaurants in the world that reflect the unique flavor of the Big Easy!

John Schaff says New Orleans is as strong as it has been in 60 years and it is getting stronger. Retail and commercial development are booming. The schools and economy are improving. More new restaurants have opened since the beginning of this year than the market has seen in years. Young professionals are flocking to the urban Warehouse District and renting in new apartment buildings as quickly as they are opened for business. As long as interest rates remain low, which isn’t predicted to change soon, New Orleans will remain on the rise with good value.

Call John Schaff at 343-6683 or visit NOLArealtor.com for more information.

Financial Planning & Lending New Orleans, Fidelity wants you to know it is “Here for Good.” That means helping families and businesses thrive in the communities served.

Fidelity Bank has been lending a helping hand for over 100 years. Its rich heritage includes helping build communities and making the dream of homeownership possible for countless clients across South Louisiana. Fidelity Bank’s mortgage division, NOLA Lending Group, continues this legacy and is one of the premier mortgage lenders in the

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community.

Fidelity is a full-service financial institution offering personal and business checking, savings and loan products.

The bank is committed to delivering world-class client service via 18 branch locations and a robust online and mobile banking experience.

For more information on Fidelity, please visit BankWithFidelity.com, call (800) 220-2497, or visit your nearest Fidelity branch.

As a physician, you’ve specialized in your field and serve with skills learned through the years. Upperline Financial Planning specializes in serving physicians and their unique needs.

Young residents often need to plan for their limited cash flow while balancing debt repayment needs and taking advantage of possible helpful federal loan forgiveness programs. The mid-career physician may need an increased range of services, a broad look at their finances as incomes and families grow and an eye on retirement savings. For the late-career physician, a sharp focus on retirement income planning is needed, including reviewing options that make the most of Social Security, tax-efficient spending of savings and proper transferring of assets to heirs and charities at the end of their lives.

As a fee-only planning firm, Upperline Financial accepts fiduciary responsibility for all clients. No commissions are earned.

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Upperline Financial is intimately familiar with the benefits of local hospital systems as well as the tax planning opportunities available for the self-employed or private practice partner. Visit UpperlineFinancial.com to learn more or call 717-4862 if you’d like to speak with a planner and schedule a complimentary consultation.

Legal Services When a business contract is broken, it’s one thing to be able to comprehend its language and argue its interpretation; it’s another thing to know both the law and the businesses it governs. With both a Juris Doctor and a Masters in Business Administration, Robert B. Evans III of Evans Law is uniquely able to assist clients in a variety of areas, including but not limited to contract negotiations, commercial and residential leases, corporate transactions and reorganizations, as well as business formation and management. In addition to the many businesses that seek Evans’ counsel, a number of individuals turn to him as well – many of which have been the victims of personal injury, car accidents, medical malpractice or wrongful death.

A member of numerous professional associations, including local, regional and national bar associations, Evans is AV Top Rated, a Martindale Top Lawyer in Louisiana and among the 1 percent of attorneys in the nation

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recognized by The National Institute of Trial Advocacy as a Designated Trial Advocate. For more information, visit RobertEvansLaw.com.

Davis, Saunders, Miller & Oden Law Firm enjoys over four decades of experience in trying Railroad (FELA), Maritime (Jones Act) and Aviation (FTCA) cases to verdicts before juries as courtroom litigators. They accept the challenge for individuals facing large corporations and have developed a successful reputation helping people that have been hurt on the job or have lost loved ones in catastrophes The firm has litigated railroad lawsuits under the Federal Employers Liability Act for injured workers in Federal and State Courts from New Orleans to Washington D.C. and down the Atlantic Coast to Jacksonville, FL. The firm has obtained jury trial verdicts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington DC. As litigators the firm has handled Aviation Death Cases in Louisiana, Florida and Texas. The firm also successfully resolved a FELA Amputation case in West Palm Beach on the morning of trial, and is currently handling a FELA case for a railroad worker in California.

Under the Jones Act our Firm has tried or settled numerous Maritime cases arising out of accidents that happened offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as off the coast of Scotland. •

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Cutting-Edge Health

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xcitement is buzzing through doctors’ offices and hospitals across the region as new research and innovative technology assists physicians in finding more effective and less invasive ways to care for patients. In many cases, yesterday’s surgery is today’s laser treatment or medicine, and yesterday’s long-term medication may be today’s one-time procedure. Cuttingedge technologies and treatments are changing the way doctors view certain maladies, and patients are reaping the benefits as innovators find ways to improve outcomes with less pain and less healing time and more accuracy and precision. As scientific breakthroughs continue to

mount in the field of medicine, more local clinics and providers are able to access and provide top-tier levels of care. Learn more about the latest advancements from the following area physicians.

Advancements in Brain & Spine New treatments for brain tumors, migraines, Parkinson’s Disease, and paralysis are just some of the cutting edge therapies at Culicchia Neurological Clinic, one of the largest neuro practices in the region.

The clinic’s doctors use a team approach to diagnose and

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treat neurological disorders.

Culicchia Neurological Clinic’s affiliate, CNC Hearing and Balance Center, offers a medical staff trained to provide the latest in hearing healthcare. The Center offers a wide array of treatment options from assistive devices to microsurgical hearing restoration, surgically implantable hearing devices, digital hearing device fittings, cochlear implants, hearing tests and tinnitus treatment.

Their physicians are among the most highly trained in the Gulf South, respected for their expertise and high level of patient care. Clinics are located in Marrero, New Orleans (Uptown), Slidell and Mandeville. Call 3406976 for an appointment or visit CulicchiaNeuro.com or CNCHearing.com.

The physicians of Southern Brain & Spine focus on degenerative diseases of the spine and brain, specializing in brain microsurgery and cutting-edge, minimally invasive spinal procedures. The practice’s five neurosurgeons include Drs. Justin Haydel, Lucien Miranne Jr., Everett Robert Jr., Najeeb Thomas and Rand Voorhies.

At Southern Brain & Spine, minimally invasive decompressions and percutaneous fusions are performed after non-surgical options have been explored. Dr. Justin Lundgren specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and non-operative treatments of the spine.

Dr. Kevin Martinez, Interventional Pain Management specialist, offers precision diagnostic blocks and injection therapies. Combined with advanced imaging such as merged SPECT scans, these techniques allow physicians to avoid unnecessary surgeries and to best plan a surgery when it is required.

The doctors treat all spine and brain-related problems, and are dedicated to providing personalized state-of-theart care to the greater New Orleans area. They remain actively engaged in the research of cutting-edge treatment of spinal disorders. Southern Brain & Spine has offices in New Orleans, LaPlace, Covington, and a main location in Metairie at 4770 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 110. For appointments and additional information, call 454-0141 or visit SBSDoc.net.

Developments in Eye Care Eyecare Associates continues to be a leader in offering the latest technology available. Maintaining their mission to provide the safest and most advanced care, their practice offers an innovative approach to cataract surgery with advanced IOL technology that allows cataract patients a choice in deciding what type of intraocular lens is best for them. Many patients are for the first time able to see well at a distance and/or near without glasses. The practice also offers the services of both retina and glaucoma specialists, treatment of eye diseases, routine examinations and the convenience of

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both optical and contact lens products on site.

The doctors participate with many commercial health insurance plans, Medicare, People’s Health, Humana and several vision plans. Patients can request appointments, obtain copies of prescriptions, or ask questions via email or through Eyecare’s patient portal.

Eyecare Associates is located at 4324 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie. Call for a LASIK or cataract evaluation today at 455-9825 or visit EyecareNewOrleans. com. The clinic is open Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday mornings by appointment. The optical shop is open until 6 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Now is an exciting time in ocular surgery. Traditionally, patients with significant corneal disease required a full thickness corneal transplant. With recent technological advances, procedures are now available to allow patients to receive a partial thickness corneal transplant for only the diseased area of the cornea.

Dr. David Kennedy at Gulf South Eye Associates is performing partial thickness corneal transplants with two innovative procedures called DMEK and DSEK, which allow patients a much faster visual recovery than traditional techniques. The transplant is held in place by the natural suction effect of the tissue and not by sutures, as in a traditional corneal transplant. DMEK offers the additional advantages of sharper final vision and decreased risk of transplant rejection. Dr. Kennedy is one of the only eye surgeons in the area that has been trained to perform these procedures and is excited to bring these techniques to Greater New Orleans.

For more information about Gulf South Eye Associates, call 454-1000 or visit GulfSouthEye.com.

Glaucoma is normally associated with increased fluid pressure in the eye. There are many treatment options for glaucoma, including eye drop medications, surgery, laser surgery or other minimally invasive procedures that can reduce your eye pressure and risk for vision loss caused by glaucoma.

The iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass stent is a new minimally invasive surgical therapy for glaucoma that is designed to improve the eye’s natural drainage system. iStent is the smallest medical device ever approved by the FDA – so small that one is not able to see it or feel it – and is placed in the eye during cataract surgery. It is approved for patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma currently treated with glaucoma medications.

Studies show that it lowers the eye pressure greater than cataract surgery alone and helps to reduce the number of glaucoma medications that patients need to take.

For more information about this procedure or about Gulf South Eye Associates, call 454-1000 or visit GulfSouthEye.com.

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Women’s Health Innovations At Queen City Urology, Dr. David Benson and his staff go out of their way to ensure that patients have access to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art urologic services without the need to travel long distances from home.

A new breakthrough in women’s health is allowing postmenopausal women and breast cancer survivors experiencing vaginal issues due to estrogen deficiency an innovative treatment to restore their vaginal health.

MonaLisa Touch is a safe procedure that’s virtually painless and uses proven methods similar to those used to treat aging facial skin. It treats the symptoms of estrogen deficiency by stimulating revascularization and ingrowth of new collagen and elastin in the vaginal tissues. Delivered in three in-office treatments of less than five minutes, MonaLisa Touch requires no anesthesia, and results are often seen after the initial treatment.

This revolutionary new treatment is available only at Queen City Urology, the New Iberia-based practice of David C. Benson, MD, FACS. Patients have called MonaLisa Touch a “life-changing” treatment. For more information on MonaLisa Touch and Queen City Urology, or to schedule and appointment, visit QueenCityUrologyNI.com or call (337) 352-2210.

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Dr. David Jansen is proud to introduce ThermiVA technology to his Plastic Surgery practice. A remarkable new device, ThermiVA provides impressive results in the area of vaginal rejuvenation, which can also be helpful in treating the excessive dryness experienced by postmenopausal women and breast cancer patients who have suffered negative side effects from cancer treatments.

Additionally, there’s evidence that ThermiVa can help women who suffer from stress incontinence.

ThermiVA uses heat-based technology to stimulate and regenerate vaginal lubrication and nerve endings while increasing collagen production, which causes internal and external vaginal tightening. The ThermiVA device is used in a series of three painless treatments with no downtime. Results are seen after the first, second or third treatment. Dr. Jansen recommends a once-a-year maintenance follow-up session for best results.

Dr. Jansen is excited to add ThermiVA to his expansive list of plastic surgery services. If desired, the service can be combined with labial reductions or fat injections to improve appearance.

For more information, visit JansenPlasticSurgery.com or call 455-1000.

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New Options in Weight Loss Founded in 2000, The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana (SSL) has become one of the leading surgical weight loss programs in the U.S. as well as a medicaltourism destination for patients worldwide. Studies have proven that bariatric surgery is the only effective method for long-term weight loss in severely obese people. In addition, studies show that weight loss surgery has greatly improved or eliminated several serious diseases including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea.

As innovators in the development of incisionless and minimally invasive weight loss procedures, techniques and instruments, this group has performed over 10,000 weight loss procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric banding and duodenal switch. SSL was one of only 11 practices chosen in the United States to participate in the FDA Clinical Trial for the new endoscopic POSE procedure. Additionally, they’re one of the only practices in Louisiana who offer the FDAapproved Intragastric Balloon, an endoscopically placed temporary device for those who want to lose 30-60 pounds.

SSL has offices in Covington, Metairie, Slidell and Lafayette. For more information, call (877) 691-3001 or visit WhyWeight.com.

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You may be surprised to hear that one of the latest weight loss breakthroughs isn’t a surgery, or a diet – it’s the cutting edge meal plan service from health and fitness expert Ingrid Rinck. Once a Mandeville personal trainer, Ingrid is a natural entrepreneur now leading a thriving tri-state business that continues to expand. Sensible Portions prepared meals service is a smart, simple, and effective way to consume flavorful, fresh foods and see fast results.

For a mere $80-$120 week, depending on meal plan, clients receive 15 complete meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner for each five-day week.

“After five days on the meal plan, the appetite shrinks and when you eat restaurant- or home-prepared food, the desire for smaller portions remains,” explains Ingrid. “It’s like a non-invasive stomach stapling.”

Sensible Portions serves thousands of clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. For helpful videos, client testimonials – including local “before and after” photos – visit Sensible Portions’ Facebook page (Sensible Portions Meals). For additional information, visit SensiblePortionsMeals.com or text “I’m Ready” to (985) 290-9757.

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Orthopedic Advancements The LSU Orthopaedic Surgery Academic and Private Practice is comprised of eighteen LSU physicians covering pediatric and adult orthopaedics who treat injuries and conditions of the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot, ankle and more.

As teaching faculty, LSU orthopaedists bring leading-edge technology to the Louisiana region and are responsible for guiding future generations of Louisiana physicians—in fact, they train 70% of the state’s orthopaedists. As an academic practice, many of their doctors are nationally recognized in the field of orthopaedic surgery with training from institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Duke, Princeton, and the Mayo Clinic. They are involved in teaching courses and innovative research, which has been presented at international conferences and published in over 200 scientific journals.

Patients have the option to be seen in private practice locations Uptown and in Kenner while reaping the benefits of the University Medical Center system’s multidisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art electronic medical record. The record (EMR) allows physicians to coordinate the most comprehensive medical team in the region.

Patients can request an orthopaedic appointment online at LSUdocs.com or by calling 412-1700.

At Southern Orthopaedic Specialists, patients experience care that goes above and beyond normal expectations. A group of eight orthopaedic surgeons, six physical therapists and two hand therapists, Southern Orthopaedic Specialists offers prompt, comprehensive orthopaedic care to Greater New Orleans with locations in Uptown (2731 Napoleon Ave.) and Metairie (1615 Metairie Road).

Each physician not only specializes in orthopaedic surgery but also has a sub-specialty as well. Their specialties and sub-specialties include: General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacements and Revisions, Upper Extremity, Hand, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle and Back and Spine Care/Surgery. This level of advanced specialization allows Southern Orthopaedic Specialists to provide the absolute best treatment for patients. As a team, they can treat just about any orthopaedic problem.

For more information, visit SOSNewOrleans.com. Both locations are easily accessible and provide complimentary parking. For all departments, as well as scheduling, call 897-6351. They accept all major health insurance plans and worker’s compensation insurance plans.

Serving the West Bank and Greater New Orleans region, Westside Orthopaedic Clinic provides superior general orthopaedic treatment with a specialty in spinal care. The clinic has been in operation since 1961, making it one of the longest standing orthopaedic clinics in the city.

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Dr. Ralph. Katz is trained in all areas of modern orthopaedic surgery and is board-certified as well as fellowship trained. Dr. Katz is a leader in his field, with over 15 years performing advanced, minimally invasive procedures that restore strength and independence, allowing patients to successfully return to their regular activities quickly. Additionally, Sarah Logrande, APRN, has joined the practice under the guidance of Dr. Katz and clinic staff.

High-quality patient care is of the utmost importance at Westside Orthopaedic Clinic. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including worker’s compensation. Sameday appointments can often be accommodated. Westside offers full-service, in-house X-rays, EMG/NCS, as well as physical therapy services with access to new rehabilitation equipment.

For more information on Westside Orthopaedic Clinic, visit westsideortho.com or call 347-0243. Why suffer? Call today for an appointment!

A community leader in reconstruction and rehabilitation of the hand, Harold M. Stokes M.D., FACS of Pontchartrain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is renowned for his expertise in the area of hands and fingers. A 2016 Best Doctor, Stokes is board-certified in orthopaedics surgery and certified in the subspecialty of surgery of the hand. Dr. Stokes began his private practice in New Orleans in 1973 and has since held a number of academic, professional, and research appointments, including Professor of Clinical Surgery and Chief of Hand Surgery at the LSU School of Medicine as well as Chief of Staff at East Jefferson General Hospital. He has published extensively on surgeries of the hand and extremities.

Pontchartrain Orthopedics maintains offices in Metairie, Destrehan, and Boutte. For information and appointments, visit posm.org or call the office at 885-6464.

Dr. Alexis Waguespack is a fellowship-trained spine specialist and board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing treatment of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine disorders, including scoliosis, spondylolisthesis and kyphosis (aka adult deformity).

She also treats cancer and leukemias to the spine in addition to the common disorders such as pinched nerves (stenosis) and herniated disc of the spine.

Dr. Waguespack is one of few specialists in the country experienced at treating adult deformity using the latest advancement in minimally invasive surgery for spinal deformity/scoliosis, offering superior results and quicker recoveries. She is one of few Louisiana physicians treating often-misdiagnosed SI joint pain (which accounts for some 25 percent of patients with long-standing lower back pain) with outstanding success rates using a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.

Dr. Waguespack is a member of the North American Spine, Society, Society of Lateral Access Surgeon, SMISS and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and

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she maintains Eastbank, Westbank and Uptown offices. For more information, call 392-7123.

For over 40 years, the physicians and staff of The Hand Center of Louisiana have pursued a passion for patient-centered care. The Center and its staff are committed to creating a care delivery setting that features cutting-edge technology and personalized services in a compassionate, caring, and comprehensive environment – a one-stop shop for all medical and surgical services for patients with upper extremity conditions.

Hand Center surgeons are widely recognized for their expertise and successful outcomes. Using the most current surgical and non-surgical approaches, they develop a plan of care suited to each individual patient. One recent innovative treatment is an injectable drug for treating Dupuytren’s Contracture, which eliminates the need for surgical intervention and months of therapy.

OT/CHT Hand Therapists at The Hand Therapy Center are using advanced techniques and protocols for postoperative management of surgical patients. Therapists are often able to move patients into therapy more quickly, resulting in earlier clinical results and recovery.

At The Center for Rheumatology and Neurological Testing, advanced diagnostic tools such as ultrasound imaging, Bone Mineral Density and Nerve Conduction Studies are being used to customize treatments.

For information and scheduling, visit HandCenterOfLouisiana.com.

Breakthroughs in Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery Eyes are the most expressive feature of the face, and for those looking to enhance the appearance of their eyes, Dr. Kyle V. Acosta of the Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery Center offers numerous highly specialized procedures for recreating youth and beauty. An award-winning, highly trained and experienced physician, Acosta is boardcertified in ophthalmology and fellowship trained in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery Center has a state-of-theart, on-site, private surgical facility with experienced anesthesia care provided for your comfort. The highly qualified staff will make your surgical experience pleasant and effortless from the initial consultation to discharge from the surgical suite. In addition to cosmetic procedures for the eyes, Acosta also treats age-related changes to the eyelids, congenital abnormalities, and the repair of unsuccessful cosmetic eyelid procedures. For more information, call 985-898-2001.

Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center specializes in non- and minimally-invasive cosmetic dermatologic procedures, including facial injectables, laser treatments, body contouring and cellulite reduction. Co-owned by board-certified dermatologists

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Dr. Lisa Donofrio and Dr. Kyle Coleman, Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center is equipped to make subtle changes or produce dramatic results.

From hydrating and improving skin quality with SilkPeel to CoolSculpting body contouring that reduces fat, procedures with little to no downtime are in high demand.

“For subtle improvements, laser procedures such as IPL photofacials and facial injectables can make an immediate impact. For patients desiring a more dramatic transformation, body contouring procedures such as minimally invasive liposuction paired with fat transfer procedures can create lasting results,” says Coleman.

Both Drs. Donofrio and Coleman received their medical degrees from Tulane University. They pride themselves in providing cutting-edge personalized treatment with the highest level of service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit EtreCosmeticDerm.com or call 227-3873.

Behavioral Health News Are you seeking relief from chronic depression? Have you tried antidepressant medications with unsatisfactory results? At Atlas Psychiatry, Dr. Nicholas Pejic utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide a safe and effective treatment option, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS is a cutting-edge, non-invasive procedure that’s clinically proven to reduce symptoms of depression that haven’t responded to prior treatment. TMS is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for depression that does not require surgery or medication. While you recline in a chair in a comfortable office setting, the TMS magnet gently sits on your head and sends low-dose magnetic pulses to the parts of the brain associated with depression. You can resume your day’s activities after the treatment.

TMS doesn’t cause side effects commonly associated with antidepressants, such as weight gain, sedation and sexual problems. Research has also shown TMS to be an effective treatment for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and chronic pain.

Dr. Pejic is an experienced and distinguished psychiatrist with expertise in both TMS and traditional pharmacological treatment approaches. For more information, visit AtlasPsychiatry.com or call 899-1682.

Transcranical Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an exciting new technology that can be life changing for individuals with resistant depression who do not respond to other types of treatment such as psychotherapy or medications.

Like any form of treatment, TMS doesn’t work for everyone, but is remarkably free of side effects and has proven to often be effective despite multiple failed trials of medications. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS does not require anesthesia or the induction of a seizure and can be safely done on an outpatient basis.

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The TMS program set up by Dr. James Barbee has been active for more than four years and has provided over 3,500 treatments during this time. This is far more experience than any other TMS provider in the state.

In recent months, the availability of new TMS devices has helped drive down the cost of treatment, and many insurance plans now provide coverage.

For more information on TMS therapy and Dr. Barbee, visit TMSofNewOrleans.com.

Cutting-Edge Cardiovascular Care Finished in 2015, Slidell Memorial Hospital Heart Center now assures more coordinated, convenient cardiac services and advanced technology for residents of East St. Tammany Parish and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

To improve local cardiac care, Slidell Memorial Hospital created a specialized heart hospital within a full-service acute care hospital. This advance means state-of-the-art cardiovascular care is given in a consolidated environment, close to home for patients and their families. On the second floor of a new hospital wing are 38 private inpatient rooms. Among the features are an advanced patient monitoring system and care being delivered by one continuous team from “door to discharge.” State-ofthe-art cardiac cath labs are located near the rear of the Emergency Department, for the fastest possible access in a

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cardiac emergency.

On the adjacent first floor, all cardiac outpatient treatment and diagnostic technology units were brought together in a design that assures the delivery of faster, more efficient, and more accurate care to patients.

For more information, call (985) 280-2200 or visit SlidellMemorial.org/HeartCenter.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is a world-leader in diagnosing and treating both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease throughout 16 locations in South Louisiana. CIS offers in-clinic vein treatments for spider and varicose veins, relieving pain, and allowing quicker recoveries for patients. CIS also provides a comprehensive smoking cessation program with office visits, counseling and medications, some of which are available for free. Additionally, CIS staffs the only structural heart program in the region to interventionally treat a variety of heart abnormalities.

As the largest single-specialty cardiology practice in Louisiana, CIS has now expanded to Mississippi and Alabama, bringing the latest in cardiovascular technology to more communities. Trust the experts who have provided cardiovascular care for more than 33 years. To contact CIS, call (800) 425-2565 or visit Cardio.com.

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Today’s Pain Management Dr. Eric Lonseth is a pain management specialist with a national reputation for excellence. Fellowship trained and double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Dr. Lonseth specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. He uses a multidisciplinary approach in the evaluation and treatment of chronic pain and has successfully developed Lonseth Interventional Pain Center into an effective practice treating some of the most difficult regional pain-related cases.

At Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers, we have a targeted approach to pinpointing the source of pain and use minimally invasive techniques to alleviate pain, including acupuncture and stem cell injections in the shoulder and knee.

We make the healing experience as pleasant, fast, and professional as possible, using the latest techniques to relieve pain so our patients can get back to what they love most.

For more information on relieving pain and restoring life, visit LonsethPain.com or call Lonseth Interventional Pain Centers at 327-5857.

New Techniques in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery A top specialist in New Orleans, Dr. Michael Block is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best care for patients. He practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including orthognathic surgical correction of facial deformities, TMJ problems, removal of tumors with reconstruction and removal of teeth with sedation.

Block’s latest book on implant surgery is used by students, residents and professionals as a resource, and he teaches the procedure that replaces all of the patient’s teeth or one tooth within a few hours of removal, eliminating the need for dentures. Patients come in with teeth, or a tooth, that needs replacing and leave the office with a new set of teeth, or a single crown, all within a few hours. He is one of few surgeons in the United States using a Navigation method (X-Nav) to optimize implant placement, which results in ideal tooth replacement because of ideal implant positioning.

Dr. Block’s efficient office and staff carefully organize schedules to avoid delays in seeing and treating patients at the clinic. For more info, visit CenterForDentalReconstruction.com or call 833-3368. •

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“LaBoca, that longstanding villa of smoldering beef, is a destination for those who want something other than a choice of strip or filet. ... And with its atmospheric dining room overlooking St. Joseph and Tchoupitoulas streets smack in the heart of the Warehouse District, you’ve got some instant cred.”

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Painted Hills Organic Hanger Steak at La Boca

Steak Three Ways Rare evolution well done

By Jay Forman

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he steakhouse, that long-standing bastion of conservatism, is evolving. Diners have become more knowledgeable about supply-side details like sourcing and heritage breeds, while chefs have enthusiastically embraced a more adventurous and international perspective. Top-shelf identifiers like USDA grading have been prodded aside to make room for name-dropped provenance like Wagyu. And local purveyors like Two Run Farm supply some of the city’s best restaurants. The result: the steakhouse is no longer a pigeonhole but rather a canvas. So in this piece let us hold, as ’twere, a mirror up to cattle and show beef its own virtue, char

its own form and the very age and populous of New Orleans through a couple of the restaurants who best serve ’em up on a plate. In short, here is steak three ways.

Date Night What could be more romantic than Argentina? An Argentine steakhouse. Well, it’s more convenient, anyway. La Boca, that long-standing villa of smoldering beef, is a destination for those who want something other than a choice of strip or filet. You want yours with béarnaise? Too bad, because here you’ll get a trio of chimichurris. And with its atmospheric dining room overlooking St. Joseph and

Satisfying Steak La Boca 870 Tchoupitoulas St. 525-8205 LaBocaSteaks.com Dinner Mondays-Saturdays

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Mr. John’s Steakhouse 2111 St. Charles Ave. 679-7697 MrJohnsSteakhouse.com Lunch Fridays, Dinner Tuesdays-Saturdays

Primitivo 1800 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

881-1775 Lunch Mondays-Fridays, Dinner Mondays-Saturdays PrimitivoNola.com

Tchoupitoulas streets smack in the heart of the Warehouse District, you’ve got some instant cred. It says you’re a cut above the pack and, if you play your cards right, the most Interesting Man in the World.

So what makes La Boca different? “First and foremost it’s Argentine-inspired,” says chef Jared Ralls. “We also serve as many different cuts as possible.

Instead of having three or four choices like you’d have at a regular steakhouse, here you have 12 or more.” As ingredients are minimal, Ralls’ sourcing and cooking techniques are top priority. Cuts hail from purveyors such as Imperial Wagyu out of Nebraska and Oregon’s Painted Hills Ranch, to name two. Technique-wise it’s all about grillwork. Ralls gets cuts that are meant to be grilled, not roasted or braised. I like the Vacio, fanned out on the plate and paired with a towering cone of thin, garlicy fries. The trio of complimentary sauces cuts against the grain of what you’d typically find in a steakhouse.

Rather than egg yolk-enriched emulsions or cloying demi-glace here is brightness, herbs and acidity that counterbalance the primacy of the meat. The herbaceous green chimichurri is the most traditionally Argentine sauce, but my favorite is the white sauce spiked with horseradish, to my mind a woefully underutilized accompaniment for steak.

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Steak & Beyond If you’re looking for a steakhouse with a little something for everyone, consider Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse in the French Quarter (716 Iberville St., 522-2467, DickieBrennansSteakhouse.com). Its Creole mashup menu serves steaks and a whole lot more with plenty of local topspin – think spicy seasoning, optional extras like jumbo shrimp and sauces like Irish Whisky Pepper Cream. Still, the fundamentals are there for the purists, as well as prime rib served with horseradish crème sauce. is the Hanger Steak, sourced from Painted Hills and notable for its texture and minerality.

Pair it with a big, full-bodied Malbec from the exclusively Argentine wine list and you’re in carnivorous bliss.

Friday Business Lunch Few places are a better fit for the business crowd than Mr. John’s Steakhouse, located in the Avenue Plaza Resort in the Garden District. Guests are ushered through the clubby reception area into the main dining room with its checkered tile floor and wood paneling, with windows overlooking the corner of Josephine Street and St. Charles Avenue. It isn’t glitzy but it is timeless, and customer service is entwined in its DNA, given Managing Partner Desi Vega’s experience at Commander’s Palace and Ruth’s Chris.

The menu will seem familiar enough, with a traditional roster of filet, strip and ribeye. The steaks are broiled and served sizzling in butter, seasoned with just salt, pepper and a garnish of chopped parsley. The beef doesn’t need much else, but you can dress

yours up with sauces, such as bordelaise, available à la carte.

Consider the rib-eye with its excellent marbling and, while tenderloin has its detractors amongst the meat snob set, the filet served here is tender and flavorful. It also pairs best with the sauces.

What really helps Mr. John’s stand out are the sides, which would do Thanksgiving proud, particularly the sugary sweet potato mash soufflé. Potatoes au gratin and creamed spinach ensure you’ll reach caloric overload by the time the check arrives. A well-curated wine list seals the deal with prices across all points. Just don’t wear white – the steak arrives at the table sizzling.

Something Different Relative newcomer Primitivo, the wood-fired gathering place on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, isn’t strictly a steakhouse per se, but its hearth-centric concept and meat-forward menu should make it part of any serious steak discussion.

Of particular interest is the coal-grilled 26-ounce prime rib-eye, which may be one of the finest steak dishes in the city. The plate – or more accurately, the platter – for this behemoth shared entrée showcases garnet red slices banded by ridiculously delicious char fanned out and topped with a split bone glistening with marrow. The jus melds with the accompaniments on the plate – recently mushrooms and green beans, though these change based on availability – which are also smoked in one of the many iron boxes embedded in the custom beast of a grill that dominates the open kitchen. Wood fire and smoke permeates most every dish at Primitivo, and the flavors lean toward the big, bold and rustic. Here is steak at its most elemental, and the family-style emphasis adds to the appeal. n

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News From the Kitchens

Tal’s Hummus, Caribbean Room & Little Korea BBQ

BY ROBERT PEYTON

Tal’s Hummus Tal’s Hummus is the second restaurant in New Orleans to serve Israeli food, after Shaya, and while it’s unlikely that the far more casual Tal’s will garner the kind of acclaim that’s been justifiably bestowed on Shaya, it’s absolutely worth a visit.

Chef Tal Sharon is cooking Israeli street food, which means falafel, grilled chicken, ground meat kebabs and, of course, hummus. What sets Tal’s apart from the other restaurants where those dishes are on offer is, first, that apart from the aforementioned Shaya and 1000 Figs, I haven’t found falafel as good.

The pita at Tal’s is also distinct; it’s thicker than the pocket-bread you find at most places. Then there are the sauces – the spicy, tart and herbaceous Schug (or Zhug) is a revelation, and the amba, a mango-based condiment, is very nice as well. I haven’t had anything at Tal’s I didn’t like, and most of what I’ve eaten was exceptional.

Tal’s took over the spot that was recently home to McClure’s Barbecue. It is a small space, with room for about 20 or so diners, but the operation is set up to handle a larger volume via take-out and you won’t wait long for your order once you’ve placed it.

Tal’s Hummus is located at 4800 Magazine St., and it’s open every day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

You can order online at OrderTalsOnline.com or by calling 267-7357.

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Caribbean Room

Little Korea BBQ

I ate at the Caribbean Room as a child, and though I don’t have specific recollections of the food, I do recall dressing for the occasion and being on my best behavior.

So I was excited when I heard the Besh Group was going to be involved in the revitalized Caribbean Room in the Pontchartrain Hotel. Of the dining rooms, only the founder’s room retains the original wood paneling, and the portrait of L’il Wayne that hangs prominently in the “living room,” where guests can have a drink before dinner, is definitely new. But the overall feel is still elegant and refined. It is a white tablecloth restaurant in the best sense. Food and Beverage manager Tony Abadie has that welcoming demeanor one looks for in the front of house at this sort of restaurant.

The menu, similarly, has as many dishes recalling the glory days as plates that speak to current trends. Crabmeat Remick and Shrimp Saki are there, as is Trout Veronique, with its garnish of white grapes in hollandaise sauce. Wagyu beef and beet tartare are new, as is the rabbit and dumplings with peas, asparagus and gnocchi. It goes without saying that the Mile High pie is an option for dessert.

The Caribbean Room is located at 2031 St. Charles Ave. and is open for dinner 5-10 p.m. nightly; there are plans to open for lunch on Fridays and for brunch on Sundays this fall.

Call 323-1500 to make a reservation.

Little Korea BBQ has recently opened at 2240 Magazine St. Joyce Park, who runs the restaurant that her parents started at its former location on Claiborne Avenue, told me their excellent kimchi is made from a family recipe and not toned down to suit less adventurous palates. That said, it isn’t too spicy, and it’s less pungent than some versions I’ve tried.

One of the other great things about Korean food is, as suggested by the restaurant’s name, grilled food, and the best way to do it is on an in-table grill over real lump charcoal. Little Korea BBQ has a number of in-table grills, with elaborate hoods suspended over each.

The menu also features Korean standards like bibimbap (rice served in a heated stone or cast-iron bowl, topped with vegetables and meat or seafood), Japchae, (sweet potato noodles stir fried with vegetables, with or without meat) and steamed or fried dumplings. Park is a classically trained pianist, and the restaurant’s sound system is usually playing that genre of music, often coordinated with a video projected on the back wall.

Little Korea BBQ is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and for dinner only on Tuesdays and Sundays 5:30-9:30 p.m. Call 821-5006 to find out more.

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Churn of the Season Ice cream made at home

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PHOTOGRAPHed and styled EUGENIA UHL

O Giada’s Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato 2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream ½ cup sugar, plus ¼ cup 4 egg yolks ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread such as Nutella ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, crushed, for garnish (optional) In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream and ½-cup sugar over medium heat.

Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whip the egg yolks with the remaining sugar using an electric mixer until the eggs are thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes.

Pour ½-cup of the warm milk-cream mixture into the egg mixture and stir. Add this back into the saucepan.

Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes.

Place a strainer over a medium bowl and pour the warm custard mixture through the strainer. Stir in the vanilla and hazelnut spread until it dissolves.

Chill mixture completely before pouring into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions to freeze. To serve, scoop gelato into serving bowls and top with hazelnuts. Serves 6 to 8

ne of the most efficient appliances I own is a small, inexpensive ice cream maker that requires no ice or salt and makes delicious frozen concoctions. As much as I love it, I only use it a few times a year, always in the summer. With just a small metal cylinder that lives in my freezer year-round, I can turn out the same quality of ice cream that we used to spend hours of labor to make.

That was back when the old hand-churn ice cream maker required strong muscles to crank for what seemed like hours before sweetened cream was solid enough to eat. Meanwhile the tub of ice struggled to stay frozen long enough to complete its task, and saints preserve us if the ice cream salt sloshed into the cream.

My favorite was my mother’s vanilla. It had that homemade taste of custard that no storebought brand has ever achieved, at least to me.

Peach Ice Cream

6 medium very ripe peaches, peeled, seeded and sliced, about 3 cups 1 cup sugar, divided Pinch salt 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla On a plate or cutting board, mash peaches with a fork. Place in a bowl with ½ cup of the sugar and salt.

Heat milk and cream in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Place egg yolks in a small bowl and beat with a fork. Stir in remaining sugar. Spoon a fourth cup of the heated milk into the egg yolks and stir well. Then gradually pour egg yolk mixture, stirring, into the milk mixture.

Cook over a medium-low heat until thickened. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat a wooden spoon. Draw your finger across the spoon and the line should stay clear. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat. Cool for about half an hour, and place a piece of plastic wrap over the surface of the custard and chill in refrigerator.

Meanwhile, purée the peach mixture in a food processor until smooth with few very small pieces remaining. Chill in the refrigerator until cold and combine with the cold custard.

Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. If your freezer is very small, you may have to freeze in two batches as you should leave about 1-inch of space from the top. If a firmer ice cream is desired, set in freezer until firm.

Serves 6 to 8

My daughter has a machine like mine, and we like to get them churning together with two different flavors. Besides air-conditioning and swimming pools, my friendly ice cream maker is what helps me survive August in New Orleans.

My all-time favorite is lemon ice, and I use an old recipe over and over because I could never improve upon it. I love fresh lemon and consider it the most thirst-quenching flavor on Earth. Then comes my mother’s vanilla, which is based on an English custard recipe. I have experimented with peach, because Louisiana and Alabama have some of the best, and for a gelato have turned to the expert, Giada De Laurentiis, to see if it’s as good as she makes it sound. It is.

By summer’s end I will probably experiment with all of the fresh fruits at the market. Whatever fruit you pick for your coolinary quest, make sure it’s ripe and sweet.

Lemon Ice 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 cup lemon juice Mix water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Add lemon zest and juice. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serves 8

Country Vanilla Ice Cream 3 cups whole milk

3 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean or 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt Beginning several hours before serving time, heat milk and cream in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form around the sides. If using a vanilla bean, add this before heating by splitting the bean lengthwise and scraping the seeds into the milk-cream, then adding the bean. If using extract, add later.

Beat eggs with a whisk until foamy. Gradually add sugar and salt. Add a little of the warm milk-cream to the eggs and mix, then slowly whisk egg mixture into milk mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring, until the mixture has thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Run your finger down the spoon. This should form a clear line when custard is ready. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean. If using vanilla extract, add now. Cool for half an hour. Cover custard with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.

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City Heat

I’ll take Manhattan BY tim mcnally

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t is a mystery how one of the slowest months of the year can be absolutely packed with so many things to do. Time, as is the case all year round, is a precious and seemingly short commodity.

In August, we savor those last few days of vacation and endure back to school preparations, not to mention impromptu pool parties that end up indoors thanks to the heat. Then there’s Satchmo SummerFest and White Linen Night, immediately followed by Dirty Linen Night, plus the Red Dress Run. Life in New Orleans, even in a seemingly difficult weather month, continues at a torrid pace.

All the more reason to enjoy a classic and perfect three-ingredient cocktail. Refreshing, easy to construct and fast in the mixing.

Adam Orzechowski, bar dude at the new Trinity restaurant in the French Quarter, suggests you take your pick of Manhattan cocktails. In the air-conditioning, of course.

Classic Manhattan 2 ounce Bulleit Rye 1 ounce Carpano Antica Vermouth 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Perfect Manhattan 1 ounce Bulleit Rye 1 ounce Cocchi Rosé 1 ounce Cocchi Americano Blanco 2 dashes orange bitters Both are stirred over rocks and strained into a coupe glass. Serve with a cherry (Classic) and a cherry and orange twist (Perfect).

As served by mixologist Adam Orzechowski at Trinity restaurant, 1117 Decatur St., 325-5789.

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THE MENU / DINING GUIDE H= New Orleans Magazine award winner / $ = Average entrée price. $ = $5-10 / $$ = $11-15 / $$$ = $16-20 / $$$$ = $21-25 / $$$$$ = $25 and up.

American Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, ZeaRestaurants.com. L, D daily. Drawing from a wide range of worldly influences, this popular restaurant serves a variety of grilled items as well as appetizers, salads, side dishes, seafood, pasta and other entrées. Also offers catering services. $$$

Bywater Elizabeth’s 601 Gallier St., 944-9272, ElizabethsRestaurantNola.com. B, L MonFri, D Mon-Sat, Br Sat-Sun. This eclectic local restaurant draws rave reviews for its praline bacon and distinctive Southern-inspired brunch specials. $$$

H Maurepas 3200 Burgundy St., 2670072, MaurepasFoods.com. D Thu-Tue, Br Sat-Sun. Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant with an ingredient-driven menu that changes daily. Clever cocktails a plus as well. $$ Satsuma Café 3218 Dauphine St., 3045962, SatsumaCafe.com. B, L daily (until 5 p.m.). Offers healthy, inspired breakfast and lunch fare, along with freshly squeezed juices. $

carrollton Bourré 1510 S. Carrollton Ave., 5104040. L, D Tue-Sun. “Elevated” street food along with quality daiquiris and reconsidered wings are the draw at this newcomer from the team behind Boucherie. $$

CITY PARK Café NOMA 1 Collins Diboll Circle, NO Museum of Art, City Park, 482-1264, CafeNoma.com. L, (snacks) Tue-Sun. Sleek bar and café in the ground floor of museum offers a thoughtful array of snacks, sandwiches and small plates that are sure to enchant, with a kids’ menu to boot. $$

CBD/Warehouse District The Grill Room Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., 522-1992, GrillRoomNewOrleans.com. B, L, D daily, Br Sun. Featuring modern American cuisine with a distinctive New Orleans flair, the adja-

cent Polo Club Lounge offers live music nightly. Jazz Brunch on Sunday. $$$$$ Manning’s 519 Fulton St., 593-8118. L, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Born of a partnership between New Orleans’ First Family of Football and Harrah’s Casino, Manning’s offers sports bar fans a step up in terms of comfort and quality. With a menu that draws on both New Orleans and the Deep South, traditional dishes get punched up with inspired but accessible twists in surroundings accented by both memorabilia and local art. $$$ Pete’s Pub Intercontinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., 585-5401, IcNewOrleans.com/dining/petes_pub. D Mon-Fri. Casual fare and adult beverages are served in this pub on the ground floor. $$ Q&C Hotel/Bar 344 Camp St., (866) 247-7936, QandC.com. B, D daily. Newly renovated boutique hotel offering a small plates menu with tempting choices such as a Short Rib Poor Boy and Lobster Mac and Cheese to complement their sophisticated craft cocktails. $$

H Root 200 Julia St., 252-9480, RootNola.com. L Mon-Fri, D daily. Chef Philip Lopez opened Root in November 2011 and has garnered a loyal following for his modernist, eclectic cuisine. Try the country fried chicken wings and the Cohiba-smoked scallops crusted with chorizo. $$$$

H Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas St., 299-9777, RestaurantAugust.com. L Fri, D daily. James Beard Award-winning chef John Besh’s menu is based on classical techniques of Louisiana cuisine and produce with a splash of European flavor set in an historic carriage warehouse. $$$$$ Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St., 309-6530, Walk-Ons.com. L, D, daily. Burger, sandwiches, wraps and more made distinctive with a Louisiana twist are served at this sports bar near the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. $$ Warehouse Grille, 869 Magazine St.,

322-2188, WarehouseGrille.com. L, D daily, Br Fri-Sun. Creative fare served in an art-filled environment. Try the duck crêpes or the lamb spring rolls. $$ Wolfe’s in the Warehouse 859 Convention Center Blvd., 613-2882. B, L, D daily.

Chef Tom Wolfe brings his refined cuisine to the booming Fulton Street corridor.

His Smoked Kobe Short Ribs are a good choice. $$$

Downtown The Grill 540 Chartres St., 522-1800. B, L, D daily. A diner with local character staffed by local characters. $

Faubourg Marigny Langlois 1710 Pauger St., 934-1010, LangloisNola.com. L Fri-Sat, D Wed-Sun. *Reservations only Supper club and boutique cooking school in the Marigny serves up culturally informed, farmto-table fare with the added bonus of instruction. Dishes include Spiced Quail and Lemongrass Meatballs with Smoked broth. Open kitchen and convivial atmosphere add up to a good time. $$$ The Marigny Brasserie 640 Frenchmen St., 945-4472, MarignyBrasserie.com. L, D daily. Chic neighborhood bistro with traditional dishes like the Wedge of Lettuce salad and innovative cocktails such as the cucumber Cosmo. $$$ Snug Harbor 626 Frenchman St., 949-0696, SnugJazz.com. D daily. This jazz club serves cocktails and a dining menu loaded with steaks, seafood and meaty burgers served with loaded baked potatoes. $$$$

French Quarter Angeline 1032 Chartres St., 308-3106, AngelineNola.com. B Mon-Fri, Brunch Sat & Sun, D nightly. Modern southern with a fine dining focus is the hallmark of this bistro tucked away in a quiet end of the French Quarter. Southern Fried Quail and Braised Lamb Necks with ricotta agnolotti represent the style. $$$ Continental Provisions 110 N Peters St., Stall 23, 407-3437. Open daily.

Artisan purveyors including Bellegarde Bakery and Cleaver & Company team up to reclaim a foothold for quality food in the tourist Ground Zero of the French Market. Sandwiches, breads, cheeses and more. $$ Hard Rock Café 125 Bourbon St., 5295617, HardRock.com. L, D daily. Local outpost of this global brand serves burgers, café fare and drinks in their rock memorabilia-themed environs. $$ The Pelican Club 312 Exchange Place, 523-1504, PelicanClub.com. D daily.

Serves an eclectic mix of hip food, from the seafood “martini” to clay-pot barbecued shrimp and a trio of duck. Three dining rooms available. $$$$$ Rib Room Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, 621 St. Louis St., 529-7046, RibRoomNewOrleans.com. L, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Old World elegance and high ceilings, house classic cocktails and Anthony Spizale’s broad menu of prime rib, stunning seafood and on weekends a champagne brunch. $$$

GARDEN DISTRICT Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s, 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955, CopelandsCheesecakeBistro.com. L, D daily. Shiny, contemporary bistro serves Cajun-fusion fare along with its signature decadent desserts. Good lunch value to boot. $$ District Donuts Sliders Brew, 2209 Magazine Street, 570-6945, DonutsAndSliders.com. B, L, D daily. Creative sliders (hello, pork belly) and super-creative donuts (think root beer float) are the hallmarks of this next-generation café. $

Metairie Boulevard American Bistro 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 889-2301. L, D daily. Classic American cuisine including steaks, chops and more is augmented by regional favorites like Boulevard Oysters at this Metairie bistro. $$$ café B 2700 Metairie Road, 934-4700, cafeB.com. D daily, L Mon-Sat. Br Sun. Ralph Brennan offers New American

Food, Music and Dancing for All at BB Kings BB Kings Blues Club New Orleans, 1104 Decatur St., 934-5464, BBKings.com B.B. King’s 1999 album Let the Good Times Roll captured the spirit and culture of the Crescent City. That spirit can be found live and kicking at the BB King’s Blues Club in the French Quarter. A Memphis-style barbecue restaurant, it claims to be the only family-friendly restaurant in the French Quarter offering live music every day at lunch and dinner. Opened at the end of 2015, there’s also a Sunday brunch along with live music.

Stacked with barbecue and Southern favorites, the menu includes options for children, and there are event rooms and a balcony for private parties. – Mirella Cameran.

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bistro fare with a Louisiana twist at this family-friendly neighborhood spot. $$$ Caffe! Caffe! 3547 N. Hullen St., 2679190. B, L Mon-Sat. & 4301 Clearview Parkway, 885-4845. B, L daily; D MonSat. CaffeCaffe.com Healthy, refreshing meal options combine with gourmet coffee and espresso drinks to create a tasteful retreat for Metairie diners at a reasonable price. Try the egg white spinach wrap. $ Heritage Grill 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 934-4900, HeritageGrillMetairie. com. L Mon-Fri. This lunch-only destination caters to the office crowd and offers a freshly squeezed juice menu to go along with its regular menu and express two-course lunch. $$ Martin Wine Cellar 714 Elmeer Ave., 896-7300, MartinWine.com. Wine by the glass or bottle to go with daily lunch specials, towering burgers, hearty soups and salads and giant, deli-style sandwiches. $ Vega Tapas Café 2051 Metairie Road, 836-2007, VegaTapasCafe.com. D Mon-Sat. Innovative establishment offers fresh seafood, grilled meats and vegetarian dishes in a chic environment.

Daily chef specials showcase unique ingredients and make this place a popular destination for dates as well as groups of friends. $$

Mid-City Parkway Bakery and Tavern 538 Hagan Ave., 482-3047, ParkwayPoorBoys.com. L, D Wed-Mon. Featured on national TV and having served poor boys to presidents, it stakes a claim to some of the best sandwiches in town. Their french fry version with gravy and cheese is a classic at a great price. $

NORTHSHORE Dakota 629 N. Highway 190, (985) 892-3712, TheDakotaRestaurant.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. A sophisticated dining experience with generous portions. $$$$$

Riverbend Carrollton Market 8132 Hampson St., 252-9928, CarrolltonMarket.com. D TueSat. Modern Southern cuisine manages to be both fun and refined at this tasteful boîte. $$$

Uptown Audubon Clubhouse 6500 Magazine St., 212-5282, AudubonInstitute.org. B, L Tue-Sat, Br Sun. A kid-friendly menu with local tweaks and a casually upscale sandwich and salad menu. $$ Camellia Grill 626 S. Carrollton Ave., 309-2679. B, L, D daily. A venerable diner whose essential character has remained intact and many of the original waiters have returned. Credit cards are now accepted. $ GG’s Dine-O-Rama 3100 Magazine St.,

373-6579, GGsNewOrleans.com. B Sat, L, Tue-Sun, D Tue-Fri, Br Sun. Upscalecasual restaurant serves a variety of specialty sandwiches, salads and wraps, like the Chicago-style hot dog and the St. Paddy’s Day Massacre, chef Gotter’s take on the Rueben. $$ Martin Wine Cellar 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411, MartinWine.com. Wine by the glass or bottle with cheeses and snacks to-go. $ Slim Goodies 3322 Magazine St., 891 EGGS (3447), SlimGoodiesDiner.com. B, L daily. This diner offers an exhaustive menu heavily influenced by local cuisine.

Try the Creole Slammer, a breakfast platter rounded out by crawfish étouffée.

The laid-back vibe is best enjoyed on the patio out back. $ Stein’s Market and Deli 2207 Magazine St., 527-0771, SteinsDeli.net. B, L, D TueSun. New York City meets New Orleans.

The Reuben and Rachel sandwiches are the real deal and the half-sours and pickled tomatoes complete the deli experience. $ Surrey’s Café and Juice Bar 1418 Magazine St., 524-3828; 4807 Magazine St., 895-5757, SurreysCafeAndJuiceBar.com.

B, L daily. Laid-back café focuses on breakfast and brunch dishes to accompany freshly squeezed juice offerings.

Health-food lovers will like it here, along with fans of favorites such as peanut butter and banana pancakes. $$

Tracey’s Irish Restaurant & Bar 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, TraceysNola. com. L, D daily. A neighborhood bar with one of the best messy roast beef poor boys in town. The gumbo, cheeseburger poor boy and other sandwiches are also winners. Grab a local Abita beer to wash it all down. Also a great location to watch the game. $

H Upperline 1413 Upperline St., 891-9822, Upperline.com. D Wed-Sun. Consummate hostess JoAnn Clevenger and talented chef Dave Bridges make for a winning combination at this nationally heralded favorite. The oft-copied fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade originated here. $$$$

H Wayfare 4510 Freret St., 309-0069, WayfareNola.com. L, D daily. Creative sandwiches and southern-inspired small plates. $$ Ye Olde College Inn 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-3683, CollegeInn1933.com. D Tue-Sat. Serves up classic fare, albeit with a few upscale dishes peppering the menu. $$$

Asian Fusion/Pan Asian Little Tokyo Multiple locations, LittleTokyoNola.com. L, D daily. Multiple locations of this popular Japanese sushi and hibachi chain make sure that there’s always a specialty roll within easy reach. $$

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DINING GUIDE Bywater Red’s Chinese 3048 St. Claude Ave., 304-6030, RedsChinese.com. D Wed-Mon. Assertive, in-your-face Chinese fare by chef Tobias Womack, an alum of Danny Bowien’s Mission Chinese. The Kung Pao Pastrami and Delta Broccoli are good options. $$

CBD/Warehouse District Rock-N-Sake 823 Fulton St., 581-7253, RockNSake.com. L Fri, D Tue-Sun, late night. Fresh sushi and contemporary takes on Japanese favorites in an upbeat, casual setting. $$$

Faubourg Marigny Bao and Noodle 2700 Charters St., 272-0004, BaoAndNoodle.com. L, D daily. Housemade noodles and a more authentic take on Chinese fare sets this neighborhood startup apart. Try the soup dumplings if available $$

French Quarter V Sushi 821 Iberville St., 609-2291, VSushiMartini.com. D daily, late-night.

Creative rolls and a huge list of fusion dishes keep party-lovers going late into the night at this combination sushi and martini bar. $$$

Garden District Hoshun Restaurant 1601 St. Charles Ave., 302-9716, HoshunRestaurant.com.

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cuisines, primarily dishes culled from China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia.

Five-pepper calamari is a tasty way to begin the meal, and their creative sushi rolls are good. Private dining rooms available. $$

H Tan Dinh 1705 Lafayette St., 3618008. B, L, D daily. Roasted quail and the beef pho rule at this Vietnamese outpost. $$

Kenner Little Chinatown 3800 Williams Blvd., 305-0580, LittleChinatown.net. L, D daily.

One of the city’s best Chinese restaurants is secreted away on William’s Boulevard in Kenner. Try the roast duck or roast pork, either one is terrific, as well as their short menu of authentic dishes that (for the most part) avoid Americanized Chinese fare. $$

Lakeview Lakeview Pearl 6300 Canal St., 3095711, LakeviewPearl.com. L, D Mon-Sat. A long list of specialty rolls rounds out the offerings of this Asian-Fusion restaurant. $$

Metairie CoNola Grill & Sushi 619 Pink St., 8370055, CoNolaGrillSushi.com. L, D TueSun. Eclectic cafe with DNA from both Sun Ray Grill and Aloha Sushi Bar puts out southern-inspired fare backed by an

Americanized sushi menu, a kids menu and more. Along with a Sunday brunch, there’s something for everyone at this independent restaurant. $$$

pho and an interesting poor boy menu rounds out the appeal. $$$

H Royal China 600 Veterans Blvd.,

5628. L, D Mon-Sat. The kitchen plays fast and loose with Vietnamese fare at this eclectic outpost on Maple Street. Try the caramelized pork “Baco”. $

831-9633. L daily, D Tue-Sun. Popular and family-friendly Chinese restaurant is one of the few places around that serves dim sum. $$

MARRERO Daiwa, 5033 Lapalco Blvd., 875-4203, DaiwaSushi.com. L, D daily. Japanese destination on the Westbank serves an impressive and far-ranging array of creative fusion fare. $$$

Mid-City H Café Minh 4139 Canal St., 482-6266, CafeMinh.com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Chef Minh Bui and Cynthia Vutran bring a fusion touch to Vietnamese cuisine with French accents and a contemporary flair. $$ Five Happiness 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, FiveHappiness.com. L, D daily.

This longtime Chinese favorite offers up an extensive menu including its beloved mu shu pork and house-baked duck. $$

H MoPho 514 City Park Ave., 482-6845, MoPhoMidCity.com. L, D Wed-Mon. Vietnamese cuisine meets southern Louisiana in this upscale casual hybrid by chef Michael Gulotta. Mix-and-match

Riverbend H Ba Chi Canteen 7900 Maple St., 373-

H Chill Out Café 729 Burdette St., 8729628. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat. Thai food and breakfast favorites like waffles and pancakes can both be had at this affordable college-friendly hangout. $

Uptown Chiba 8312 Oak St., 826-9119, Chiba-Nola.com. L Wed-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Contemporary restaurant features fresh, exotic fish from all over the world and fusion fare to go along with typical Japanese options. Extensive sake list and late night happy hours are a plus. $$$

H Jung’s Golden Dragon 3009 Magazine St., 891-8280, JungsChinese.com. L, D daily. This Chinese destination is a real find. Along with the usual, you’ll find spicy cold noodle dishes and dumplings.

One of the few local Chinese places that breaks the Americanized mold. $

H Magasin 4201 Magazine St., 8967611, MagasinCafe.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Pho, banh mi and vegetarian options are offered at this attractive and budget-

friendly Vietnamese restaurant. Café sua da is available as well. $ Kyoto 4920 Prytania St., 891-3644, KyotoNola.com. L, D Mon-Sat. A neighborhood sushi restaurant where the regulars order off-the-menu rolls. $$

WEST BANK Nine Roses 1100 Stephen St., 366-7665, NineRosesResturant.com. L, D Sun-Tue, Thu-Sat. The extensive Vietnamese menu specializes in hot pots, noodles and dishes big enough for everyone to share. $$

Bakery/Breakfast Café du Monde Multiple Locations, CafeDuMonde.com. This New Orleans institution has been serving fresh café au lait, rich hot chocolate and positively addictive beignets since 1862 in the French Market 24/7. $ CC’s Coffee House Multiple locations in New Orleans, Metairie and Northshore, CCsCoffee.com. Coffeehouse specializing in coffee, espresso drinks and pastries. $

BROADMOOR Gracious to Go 7220 Earhart Blvd., 301-3709, GraciousBakery.com. B MonFri. Quick-service outpost of Gracious Bakery + Café serves artisan pastries, locally roasted coffee and grab-and-go sandwiches to meet the needs of commuters. Onsite parking a plus. $

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H Merchant 800 Common St., 571-9580, MerchantNewOrleans.com. B, L daily. Illy coffee and creative crêpes, sandwiches and more are served at this sleek and contemporary café on the ground floor of the Merchant Building. $ Red Gravy 4125 Camp St., 561-8844, RedGravy.com. B, Br, L, Wed-Mon. Farm-to-table Italian restaurant offers a creative array of breakfast items such as Cannoli Pancakes as well as delectable sandwiches and more for lunch.

Homemade pastas and authentic Tuscan specialties like Cacciucco round out the menu. $$

H Ruby Slipper Café 200 Magazine St., 525-9355; 1005 Canal St., 525-9355, TheRubySlipperCafe.net. B, L daily, Br Sun. Homegrown chain specializes in breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes with unique local twists such as bananas Foster French toast and barbecue shrimp and grits. $$

CARROLLTON Breads on Oak, 8640 Oak St., 324-8271, BreadsOnOak.com. B, L Wed-Sun. Artisan bakeshop tucked away near the levee on Oak Street serves breads, sandwiches, gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. $

City Park Morning Call 56 Dreyfous Drive, City Park, 885-4068, NewOrleansCityPark. com/in-the-park/morning-call. 24 hours a day; cash-only. Chicory coffee and beig-

nets coated with powdered sugar make this the quintessential New Orleans coffee shop. $

Faubourg Marigny H Ruby Slipper Café 2001 Burgundy St., 525-9355, TheRubySlipperCafe.net.

B, L daily, Br Sun. Homegrown chain specializes in breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes with unique local twists such as bananas Foster French toast and barbecue shrimp and grits. $$

Mid-City Gracious Bakery + Café 1000 S. Jeff Davis Parkway, Suite 100, 301-3709, GraciousBakery.com. B, L daily. Boutique bakery on the ground floor of the Woodward Building offers small-batch coffee, baked goods, individual desserts and sandwiches on breads made in-house.

Catering options available. $

H Ruby Slipper Café 139 S. Cortez St., 525-9355, TheRubySlipperCafe.net.

B, L daily, Br Sun. Homegrown chain specializes in breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes with unique local twists such as bananas Foster French toast and barbecue shrimp and grits. $$

Barbecue Bywater The Joint 701 Mazant St., 949-3232, AlwaysSmokin.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Some of the city’s best barbecue can be had at this locally owned and operated favorite. $

French Quarter BB King’s Blues Club 1104 Decatur St., 934-5464, BBKings.com/new-orleans. L, D daily. New Orleans outpost of music club named for the famed blues musician features a menu loaded with BBQ and southern-inspired specialties. Live music and late hours are a big part of the fun. $$$

Lower Garden District Voodoo BBQ 1501 St. Charles Ave., 5224647, VoodooBBQAndGrill.com. L, D daily.

Diners are never too far from this homegrown barbecue chain that features an array of specialty sauces to accompany its smoked meats and seafood. $$

Metairie Voodoo BBQ 2740 Severn Ave., 3534227, VoodooBBQAndGrill.com. L, D daily.

Diners are never too far from this homegrown barbecue chain that features an array of specialty sauces to accompany its smoked meats and seafood. $$

Burgers French Quarter Bayou Burger, 503 Bourbon St., 5294256, SportsBarNewOrleans.com. L, D daily. Sports bar in the thick of Bourbon Street scene distinguishes its fare with choices like Crawfish Beignets and Zydeco Bites. $$ Port of Call 838 Esplanade Ave., 5230120, PortOfCallNola.com. L, D daily. It is all about the big, meaty burgers and

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DINING GUIDE giant baked potatoes in this popular bar/ restaurant – unless you’re cocktailing only, then it’s all about the Monsoons. $$

Lakeview Lakeview Harbor 911 Harrison Ave., 486-4887, NewOrleansBestBurger.com.

L, D daily. Burgers are the name of the game at this restaurant. Daily specials, pizza and steaks are offered as well. $

METAIRIE Cheeseburger Eddie’s, 4517 W. Esplanade Ave., 455-5511, AustinsNo. com/Cheeseburger-Eddie-s.html. L, D Mon-Sat. Hickory-grilled burgers are the main draw at this casual spot but tacos, tamales, poor boys and more are also served. $

Riverbend H Cowbell 8801 Oak St., 298-8689, Cowbell-Nola.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Burgers and homemade sauces on potato rolls are the specialty here, along with other favorites like skirt steak. $$

Uptown H The Company Burger 4600 Freret St., 267-0320, TheCompanyBurger.com.

L, D Wed-Mon. Custom-baked butterbrushed buns and fresh-ground beef patties make all the difference at this excellent burger hotspot. Draft beer and craft cocktails round out the appeal. $

French CBD/Warehouse District Chateau du Lac 857 Fulton St., 3010235, ChateauduLacWarehouse.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. This casual French bistro, run by chef-owner Jacques Saleun, offers up classic dishes such as escargot, coq au vin and blanquette de veau. $$$$ Le Foret 129 Camp St., 553-6738, LeForetNewOrleans.com. D Mon-Sat. Sophisticated fine dining melds southern cuisine and classic French with modernist influences in an elegant setting. $$$$

Faubourg St. John H Café Degas 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, CafeDegas.com. L, D Wed-Sat, Br Sun. Salad Niçoise, Hanger steak and frites are served in a lovely enclosed courtyard at this jewel of a French bistro. $$

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borhood institution. $$$

Broussard’s, 819 Conti St., 581-3866, Broussards.com. D daily, L Fri, Br Sun. Creole-French institution also offers beautiful courtyard seating. $$$$

H Marti’s 1041 Dumaine St., 522-5478, MartisNola.com. D daily. Classic French cuisine, small plates and chilled seafood platters like Grand Plateau Fruits De Mer are the calling cards for this restaurant with an elegant “Old World” feel. $$$

Lacombe H La Provence 25020 Highway 190, (985) 626-7662, LaProvenceRestaurant. com. D Wed-Sun, Br Sun. Chef John Besh upholds time-honored Provençal cuisine and rewards his guests with a true farm-life experience, from housemade preserves, charcuterie, herbs, kitchen gardens and eggs cultivated on the property. $$$$$

La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St., 891-3377, LaPetiteGrocery.com. L TueSat, D daily, Br Sun. Elegant dining in a convivial atmosphere. The menu is heavily French-inspired with an emphasis on technique. $$$ Lilette 3637 Magazine St., 895-1636, LiletteRestaurant.com. L Tue-Sat, D MonSat. Chef John Harris’ innovative menu draws discerning diners to this highly regarded bistro. Desserts are wonderful as well. $$$$$

Gastropub Abita Springs Abita Brew Pub 72011 Holly St., (985) 892-5837, AbitaBrewPub.com. L, D TueSun. Better-than-expected pub food in its namesake eatery. “Tasteful” tours available for visitors. $$

CBD/Warehouse District

Metairie Chateau du Lac 2037 Metairie Road, 831-3773, ChateauduLacBistro.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. This casual French bistro, run by chef-owner Jacques Saleun, offers up classic dishes such as escargot, coq au vin and blanquette de veau. $$$$

Uptown Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St., 8996987, BistroDaisy.com. D Tue-Sat. Chef Anton Schulte and his wife Diane’s bistro serves creative and contemporary bistro fare in a romantic setting. The signature Daisy Salad is a favorite. $$$$

H Coquette 2800 Magazine St., 2650421, CoquetteNola.com. L Wed-Sat, D Wed-Mon, Br Sun. The food is French in inspiration and technique, with added imagination from chef Michael and his partner Lillian Hubbard. $$$ Flaming Torch 737 Octavia St., 8950900, FlamingTorchNola.com. L Mon-Fri, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. French classics including a tasty onion soup and often a sought-after coq-au-vin. $$

H La Crêpe Nanou 1410 Robert St., 899-2670, LaCrepeNanou.com. D daily, Br Sun. Classic French bistro fare, including terrific moules and decadent dessert crêpes, are served nightly at this neigh-

Gordon Biersch 200 Poydras St., 5522739, GordonBiersch.com. L, D daily. Local outpost of this popular chain serves specialty brews made on-site and crowdpleasing lunch and dinner fare. $$ Victory 339 Baronne St., 522-8664, VictoryNola.com. D Tue-Sat. Craft cocktails served by owner and acclaimed bartender Daniel Victory, as well as refined small plates and gourmet pizza. $$

French Quarter H Cane & Table 1113 Decatur St., 5811112, CaneAndTableNola.com. L Sat-Sun, D daily. Open late, this chef-driven rustic colonial cuisine and rum and “protoTiki” cocktails make this a fun place to gather. $$ Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, OrleansGrapevine.com. D daily. Wine is the muse at this beautifully renovated bistro, which offers vino by the flight, glass and bottle.

A classic menu with an emphasis on local cuisine. $$$

H Patrick’s Bar Vin 730 Bienville St., 200-3180, PatricksBarVin.com. D daily.

This oasis of a wine bar offers terrific selections by the bottle and glass. Small plates are served as well. $$

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The Tasting Room 1926 Magazine St., 581-3880, TTRNewOrleans.com. D WedSun. Flights of wine and sophisticated small plates are the calling cards for this wine bar near Coliseum Square. $$

Mid-City Trèo 3835 Tulane Ave., 304-4878, TreoNola.com. L Wed-Sat, D Tue-Sat. Craft cocktail bar also serves a short but excellent small plates menu to accompany its artfully composed libations. $$

Uptown The Avenue Pub 1732 St. Charles Ave., 586-9243, TheAvenuePub.com. Kitchen open 24/7. With more than 43 rotating draft beers, this pub also offers food, including a cheese plate from St. James Cheese Co. and the “Pub Burger.” Counter service only. $ Bouligny Tavern 3641 Magazine St., 891-1810, BoulignyTavern.com. D MonSat. Carefully curated small plates, inventive cocktails and select wines are the focus of this stylish offshoot of John Harris’s nationally acclaimed Lilette. $$ The Delachaise 3442 St. Charles Ave., 895-0858, TheDelaichaise.com. L SatSun, D daily. Cuisine elevated to the standards of the libations is the draw at this lively wine bar and gastropub. Food is grounded in French bistro fare with eclectic twists. $$

Italian Avondale H Mosca’s 4137 Highway 90 West, 4638950, MoscasRestaurant.com. D Tue-Sat. Italian institution dishes out massive portions of great food, family-style. Good bets are the shrimp Mosca and chicken à la grande. Cash only. $$$

Bywater H Mariza 2900 Charters St., 598-5700, MarizaNewOrleans.com. D Tue-Sat. An Italian-inspired restaurant by chef Ian Schnoebelen features a terrific raw bar, house-cured charcuterie and an array of refined adult beverages served in the industrial/contemporary setting on the ground floor of the Rice Mills lofts. $$$

CBD/Warehouse District H Domenica The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 648-6020, DomenicaRes-

Enjoy Summer Abundance at Red Gravy Red Gravy, 125 Camp St., 561-8844, RedGravyCafe.com Anyone who wants to enjoy the best the Crescent City Farmers Market has to offer should pull up a chair at Red Gravy downtown on Camp Street. There, in a relaxed, rustic setting, owner Roseann Melisi Rostoker uses the freshest ingredients from her thrice-weekly market visits to create daily specials in simple and delicious preparations. You might find crostinis made with chevre and homemade tomato jam or prosciutto and fresh peaches. The next day there will be a cool cucumber soup and soppressata with watermelon slices. These dailies compliment a locally and organically sourced Italian-based menu that includes many heirloom recipes. – M.C.

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taurant.com. L, D daily. Chef Alon Shaya serves authentic, regional Italian cuisine.

The menu of thin, lightly topped pizzas, artisanal salumi and cheese, and a carefully chosen selection of antipasti, pasta and entrées features locally raised products, some from chef John Besh’s Northshore farm. $$$$ Tommy’s Cuisine 746 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-1103, TommysNewOrleans.com. D daily. Classic Creole-Italian cuisine is the name of the game at this upscale eatery.

Appetizers include the namesake oysters Tommy, baked in the shell with Romano cheese, pancetta and roasted red pepper. $$$$$

French Quarter Café Giovanni 117 Decatur St., 529-2154, CafeGiovanni.com. D daily. Live opera singers three nights a week. A selection of Italian specialties tweaked with a Creole influence and their Belli Baci happy hour adds to the atmosphere. $$$$ Chartres House, 601 Chartres St., 5868383, ChartresHouse.com. L, D daily. This iconic French Quarter bar serves terrific Mint Juleps and Gin Fizzes in its picturesque courtyard and balcony settings.

Also famous for its fried green tomatoes and other local favorite dishes. $$$ Irene’s Cuisine 539 St. Philip St., 529881. D Mon-Sat. Long waits at the lively piano bar are part of the appeal of this Creole-Italian favorite beloved by locals.

Try the oysters Irene and crabmeat gratin appetizers. $$$$

H Italian Barrel 430 Barracks St., 569-0198, ItalianBarrel.com. L, D daily.

Northern Italian dishes like Braciola di Maiale as well as an exhaustive pasta menu tempt here at this local favorite that also offers al fresco seating. $$$ Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres St., 568-1885, Muriels.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Enjoy pecan-crusted drum and other local classics while dining in the courtyard bar or any other room in this labyrinthine, rumored-to-be-haunted establishment. $$$$ Napoleon House 500 Chartres St., 524522-4152, NapoleonHouse.com. L Mon-Sat, D Tue-Sat. Originally built in 1797 as a respite for Napoleon, this family-owned European-style café serves local favorites gumbo, jambalaya and muffulettas, and for sipping, a Sazerac or lemony Pimm’s Cup are perfect accompaniments. $$

Granite-topped tables and an antique mahogany bar are home to the eclectic menu of famous shrimp Arnaud, red beans and rice and poor boys as well as specialty burgers, grilled all-beef hot dogs and thin-crust pizza. $$

H R’evolution 777 Bienville St., 5532277, RevolutionNola.com. L Wed-Fri, D daily, Br Sun. An opulent place that combines the local flavors of chef John Folse with the more cosmopolitan influence of chef Rick Tramonto. Chef de cuisine Chris Lusk and executive sous chef Erik Veney are in charge of day-to-day operations, which include house-made charcuterie, pastries, pastas and more. $$$$$

harahan Oak Oven 6625 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, 305-4039, OakOvenRestaurant. com. L, D Mon-Sat. Wood-fired pizza and seasonal Italian cuisine with a locavore philosophy brings respite to the burbs.

Family friendly with patio seating to boot. $$

834-8583, AndreasRestaurant.com. L Mon-Sat, D daily, Br Sun. Osso buco and homemade pastas in a setting that’s both elegant and intimate; off-premise catering. $$$ Semolina 4436 Veterans Blvd., Suite 37, 454-7930, Semolina.com. L, D daily. This casual, contemporary pasta restaurant takes a bold approach to cooking Italian food, emphasizing flavors, texture and color. Many of the dishes feature a signature Louisiana twist, such as the muffuletta pasta and pasta jambalaya. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine 4411 Chastant St., 885-2984, Metairie, VicentsItalianCuisine.com. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Snug Italian boîte packs them in, yet manages to remain intimate at the same time. The cannelloni is a house specialty. $$$

Mid-City H Liuzza’s 3636 Bienville St., 482-9120, Liuzzas.com. L, D daily. Classic neighborhood joint serves favorites like the “Frenchuletta,” stuffed artichokes and andouille gumbo. Kid’s menu offered. $$

Ralph Brennan’s Red Fish Grill 115 Bourbon St., 598-1200, RedFishGrill.com.

L, D daily. Chef Austin Kirzner cooks up a broad menu peppered with local favorites such as barbecue oysters, blackened redfish and double-chocolate bread pudding. $$$$$

Lakeview H Tony Angello’s 6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, 488-0888, TonyAngellos.com. D Tue-Sat. Creole-Italian favorite serves up fare. Ask Tony to “Feed Me” if you want a real multi-course dining experience. $$$$

Ralph’s On The Park 900 City Park Ave., 488-1000, RalphsOnThePark.com. Br Sun, L Tue-Fri, D daily. A modern interior and contemporary Creole dishes such as City Park salad, turtle soup, barbecue Gulf shrimp and good cocktails. $$$$

Arnaud’s Remoulade 309 Bourbon St., 523-0377, Remoulade.com. L, D daily.

Metairie H Andrea’s Restaurant 3100 19th St.,

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DINING GUIDE St., (985) 875-1006, DelPortoRistorante. com. L, D Tue-Sat. One of the Northshore’s premier fine dining destinations serving Italian food that makes use of locally sourced meats and produce. $$$

com. D Mon-Sat. Chef Steven Manning brings a refined sensibility to this refined Warehouse District oasis along with his famous fried oysters with melted brie. $$$

cuisine at this hot spot. Boudin and other pork dishes reign supreme here, along with Louisiana seafood and real moonshine from the bar. Reservations strongly recommended. $$

Uptown

Balise 640 Carondelet St., 459-4449, BaliseNola.com. L Mon-Fri, D nightly.

Chef Justin Devillier turns back the clock at this turn-of-the-century inspired bistro in the CBD. Decidedly masculine fare – think venison tartare with horseradish and pumpernickel – is carefully crafted and fits well alongside the excellent cocktail and beer list. $$$

Drago’s Hilton Riverside Hotel, 2 Poydras St., 584-3911, DragosRestaurant. com. L, D daily. This famous seafooder specializes in charbroiled oysters, a dish they invented. Great deals on fresh lobster as well. $$$$

Amici 3218 Magazine St., 300-1250, AmiciNola.com. L, D daily. Coal-fired pizza is the calling card for this destination, but the menu offers an impressive list of authentic and Creole Italian specialties as well. $$ Pascal’s Manale 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, PascalsManale.com. L MonFri, D Mon-Sat. Vintage neighborhood restaurant since 1913 and the place to go for the creation of barbecued shrimp.

Its oyster bar serves icy cold, freshly shucked Louisiana oysters and the Italian specialties and steaks are also solid. $$$$

Bon Ton Cafe 401 Magazine St., 5243386, TheBonTonCafe.com. L, D Mon-Fri. A local favorite for the old-school business lunch crowd specializing in local seafood and Cajun dishes. $$$$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine 7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313, VicentsItalianCuisine.com. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sun. Snug Italian boîte packs them in yet manages to remain intimate at the same time. The cannelloni is a house specialty. $$$

Café Adelaide Loews New Orleans Hotel, 300 Poydras St., 595-3305, CafeAdelaide.com. B, D daily, L Mon-Fri. This offering from the Commander’s Palace family of restaurants has become a power-lunch favorite for business-people and politicos. Also features the Swizzle Stick Bar. $$$$

Louisianian Fare

H Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas St.,

CBD/Warehouse District H Annunciation 1016 Annunciation

588-2123, CochonRestaurant.com. L, D, Mon-Sat. Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski showcase Cajun and Southern

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Emeril’s 800 Tchoupitoulas St., 5289393, EmerilsRestaurants.com. L MonFri, D daily. The flagship of superstar chef Emeril Lagasse’s culinary empire, this landmark attracts pilgrims from all over the world. $$$$$

H Herbsaint 701 St. Charles Ave., 524-4114, Herbsaint.com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Enjoy a sophisticated cocktail before sampling chef Donald Link’s menu that melds contemporary bistro fare with classic Louisiana cuisine. The banana brown butter tart is a favorite dessert. $$$$$ Mother’s 401 Poydras St., 523-9656, MothersRestaurant.net. B, L, D daily.

Locals and tourists alike endure long queues and a confounding ordering system to enjoy iconic dishes such as the Ferdi poor boy and Jerry’s jambalaya.

Come for a late lunch to avoid the rush. $$ Mulate’s 201 Julia St., 522-1492, Mulates.com. L, D daily. Live music and dancing add to the fun at this worldfamous Cajun destination. $$ Palette 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350, B, L, D daily. Creole, Cajun and French flavors all come together at this restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel near the Convention Center. $$

Central City Café Reconcile 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 568-1157, CafeReconcile.org. L Mon-Fri. Good food for a great cause, this nonprofit on the burgeoning OCH corridor helps train at-risk youth for careers in the food service industry. $$

Darrow Café Burnside Houmas House Plantation, 40136 Highway 942, (225) 473-9380, HoumasHouse.com. L daily, Br Sun. Historic plantation’s casual dining option features dishes such as seafood pasta, fried catfish, crawfish and shrimp, gumbo and red beans and rice. $$ Latil’s Landing Houmas House Plantation, 40136 Highway 942, (225) 473-9380, HoumasHouse.com. D Wed-Sun. Nouvelle Louisiane, plantation-style cooking

served in an opulent setting features dishes like rack of lamb and plume de veau. $$$$$

Faubourg Marigny Feelings Cafe 2600 Chartres St., 9452222, FeelingsCafe.com. D Wed-Sun, Br Sun. Romantic ambiance and skillfully created dishes, such as veal d’aunoy, make dining here on the patio a memorable experience. A piano bar on Fridays adds to the atmosphere. Vegan menu offered. $$$$ Horn’s 1940 Dauphine St., Marigny, 459-4676, HornsNola.com. B, L daily, D Thu-Mon. This casual, eclectic watering hole offers offbeat twists on classics (the Jewish Coonass features latkes to go with the crawfish etouffée) as well as the usual breakfast and lunch diner fare. $ Praline Connection 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, PralineConnection.com. L, D daily. Down-home dishes of smothered pork chops, greens, beans and cornbread are on the menu at this Creole soul restaurant. $$

French Quarter Acme Oyster House 724 Iberville St., 522-5973, AcmeOyster.com. L, D daily.

Known as one of the best places to eat oysters. $$

H Arnaud’s 813 Bienville St., 523-5433, ArnaudsRestaurant.com. D daily, Br Sun. Waiters in tuxedos prepare Café Brûlot tableside at this storied Creole grande

dame; live jazz during Sun. brunch. $$$$$

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featuring glazed pork belly. $

Antoine’s 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422, Antoines.com. L, D Mon-Sat, Br Sun. This pinnacle of haute cuisine and birthplace of oysters Rockefeller is New Orleans’ oldest restaurant. (Every item is á la carte, with an $11 minimum.) Private dining rooms available. $$$$$

Criollo Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., 681-4444, CriolloNola.com. B, L, D daily. Next to the famous Carousel Bar in the historic Monteleone Hotel, Criollo represents an amalgam of the various cultures reflected in Louisiana cooking and cuisine, often with a slight contemporary twist. $$$

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen 416 Chartres St., 596-2530, ChefPaul.com/KPaul. L Thu-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Paul Prudhomme’s landmark restaurant helped introduce Cajun food to a grateful nation. Lots of seasoning and bountiful offerings, along with reserved seating, make this a destination for locals and tourists alike. $$$$

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H MiLa 817 Common St., 412-2580,

Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., 5868000, MaisonDupuy.com/dining.html. L, D daily. Dishes ranging from the casual (truffle mac and cheese) to the upscale (tuna tasting trio) are served in an elegant courtyard. $$

Bourbon St., 522-0111, BourbonHouse. com. B, L, D daily. Classic Creole dishes such as redfish on the halfshell and baked oysters served. Its extensive bourbon menu will please aficionados. $$$$

MiLaNewOrleans.com. L Mon-Fri, D MonSat. Focuses on the fusion of the cuisines of Miss. and La. $$$$

The Bombay Club Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., 586-0972, TheBombayClub. com. D daily. Popular martini bar with plush British décor features live music during the week and late dinner and drinks on weekends. Nouveau Creole menu includes items such as Bombay drum. $$$$ Café Maspero 601 Decatur St., 523-6250, CafeMaspero.com. L, D daily. Tourists line up for their generous portions of seafood and large deli sandwiches. $ Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St., 522-7261, CourtOfTwoSisters.com. Br, D daily. The historic environs make for a memorable outdoor dining experience.

The famous daily Jazz Brunch buffet and classic Creole dishes sweeten the deal.

Galatoire’s 209 Bourbon St., 525-2021, Galatoires.com. L, D Tue-Sun. Friday lunches are a New Orleans tradition at this world-famous French-Creole grand dame. Tradition counts for everything here, and the crabmeat Sardou is delicious. Note: Jackets required for dinner and all day Sun. $$$$$ House of Blues 225 Decatur St., 3104999, HouseOfBlues.com/NewOrleans. L, D daily. Surprisingly good menu complements music in the main room. Worldfamous Gospel Brunch every Sunday.

Patio seating available. $$ Killer Poboys 811 Conti St., 252-6745, KillerPoboys.blogspot.com. L, D WedMon. This quasi-popup operating out of the Erin Rose Bar serves some of the city’s best poor boys, including one

NOLA 534 St. Louis St., 522-6652, Emerils.com. L Thu-Mon, D daily. Emeril’s more affordable eatery, featuring cedarplank-roasted redfish; private dining. $$$$$ Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant, 301 Dauphine St., 586-0972, RichardFiskes.com. D nightly. Just a few steps off of Bourbon Street you can find this relaxing bar featuring an innovative menu with dishes like Crawfish, Jalapeno-and-Bacon Mac and Cheese garnished with fried oysters. Live music a plus. $$$ Royal House, 441 Royal St., 528-2601, RoyalHouseRestaurant.com. L, D daily. B Sat and Sun. Poor boys, jambalaya and shrimp Creole are some of the favorites served here. Weekend breakfast and an oyster bar add to the crowd-pleasing appeal. $$$

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DINING GUIDE SoBou 310 Chartres St., 552-4095, SoBouNola.com. B, L, D daily. There is something for everyone at this “Modern Creole Saloon.” Decidedly unstuffy with an emphasis on craft cocktails and wines by the glass. Everything from $1 pork cracklins to an extravagant foie gras burger on accomplished yet eclectic menus. $$

includes favorites such as Shrimp Ducky.

Popular for lunch. $$

H Tableau 616 S. Peter St., 934-3463,

Drago’s 3232 N. Arnoult Road, 888-9254, DragosRestaurant.com. L, D Mon-Sat. This famous seafooder specializes in charbroiled oysters, a dish they invented.

Great deals on fresh lobster as well. $$$$

TableauFrenchQuarter.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Gulf seafood such as trout amandine and classic Creole brunch dishes like eggs Sardou are the highlights of this Dickie Brennan restaurant that shares space with Le Petite Théâtre on the corner of Jackson Square. $$$

H Tujague’s 823 Decatur St., 525-8676, TujaguesRestaurant.com. L Sat-Sun, D daily. For more than 150 years this landmark restaurant has been offering Creole cuisine. Favorites include a nightly six-course table d’hôté menu featuring a unique beef brisket with Creole sauce. $$$$$

Kenner Copeland’s 1319 W. Esplanade Ave., 6179146, CopelandsofNewOrleans.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Al Copeland’s namesake chain includes favorites such as Shrimp Ducky. Popular for lunch. $$

Lakeview H Cava 789 Harrison Ave., 304-9034. D Mon-Sat. Fine dining (and excellent wine list) at this high-end Cajun and Creole restaurant that makes customer service a big part of the experience. $$$

Metairie/Jefferson Acme Oyster House 3000 Veterans Blvd., 309-4056, AcmeOyster.com. L, D daily.

Known as one of the best places to eat oysters. $$ Austin’s 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., 8885533, AustinsNo.com. D Mon-Sat. Mr. Ed’s upscale bistro serves contemporary Creole fare, including seafood and steaks. $$$ Copeland’s 1001 S. Clearview Parkway, 620-7800; 701 Veterans Blvd., 831-3437, CopelandsofNewOrleans.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Al Copeland’s namesake chain

Crabby Jack’s 428 Jefferson Highway, 833-2722, CrabbyJacksNola.com. L MonSat. Lunch outpost of Jacques-Imo’s.

Famous for its fried seafood and poor boys including fried green tomatoes and roasted duck. $

Mid-City H Katie’s Restaurant and Bar 3701 Iberville St., 488-6582, KatiesInMidCity. com. L, D Mon-Sat, Br Sun. Creative poor boys, local dishes such as gumbo and Sunday brunch make this a neighborhood favorite. $$ Lil’ Dizzy’s Café 1500 Esplanade Ave., 569-8997, LilDizzysCafe.com. B, L daily, Br Sun. Spot local and national politicos dining at this favored Creole soul restaurant known for homey classics like fried chicken and trout Baquet. $

H Mandina’s 3800 Canal St., 482-9179, MandinasRestaurant.com. L, D daily.

Though the ambiance is more upscale, the food and seafood dishes make dining here a New Orleans experience. $$

H Redemption 3835 Iberville St., 3093570, Redemption-Nola.com. L Wed-Fri & Sun, D Wed-Sun. Chef-driven “Revival” Creole fare served in an inspiring former church. $$$

H Toups’ Meatery 845 N. Carrollton

and more. $$

NORTHSHORE Acme Oyster House 1202 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155, AcmeOyster.com. L, D daily. Known as one of the best places to eat oysters. $$ Gallagher’s Grill 509 S. Tyler St., (985) 892-9992, GallaghersGrill.com. L, D TueFri, D Sat. Chef Pat Gallagher’s destination restaurant offers al fresco seating to accompany classically inspired New Orleans fare. Event catering offered. $$$

Riverbend H Boucherie 1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-5514, Boucherie-Nola.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Serving contemporary Southern food with an international angle, chef Nathaniel Zimet offers excellent ingredients presented simply. $$ Brigtsen’s 723 Dante St., 861-7610, Brigtsens.com. D Tue-Sat. Chef Frank Brigtsen’s nationally famous Creole cuisine makes this cozy cottage a true foodie destination. $$$$$

Uptown H Apolline 4729 Magazine St., 894-8881, ApollineRestaurant.com. D Tue-Sun, Br Sat-Sun. Cozy gem serves a refined menu of French and Creole classics peppered with Southern influences such as buttermilk fried quail with corn waffle. $$$ Casamento’s 4330 Magazine St., 8959761, CasamentosRestaurant.com. L Tue-Sat, D Thu-Sat. The family-owned restaurant has shucked oysters and fried seafood since 1919; closed during summer and for all major holidays. $$

Ave., 252-4999, ToupsMeatery.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Charcuterie, specialty cocktails and an exhaustive list of excellent à la carte sides make this restaurant a carnivore’s delight. $$$

Clancy’s 6100 Annunciation St., 8951111, ClancysNewOrleans.com. L Thu-Fri, D Mon-Sat. Their Creole-inspired menu has been a favorite of locals for years. $$$

Upper 9th Ward

Commander’s Palace 1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221, CommandersPalace. com. L Mon-Fri, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. The grande dame is going strong under the auspices of James Beard Award-winner chef Tory McPhail. Jazz Brunch is a great deal. $$$$

St. Roch Market 2381 St. Claude Ave., 615-6541, StRochMarket.com. B, L, D daily. Beautiful restoration of historic St. Claude Marketplace with open dining space houses a broad collection of independent eateries including craft cocktails

Dick and Jenny’s 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 894-9880, DickAndJennys.com. L Thu-Fri, D Mon-Sat, Br Sun. A funky cottage serving Louisiana comfort food with flashes of innovation. $$$$ Domilise’s 5240 Annunciation St., 899-912. L, D Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat. Local institution and rite-of-passage for those wanting an initiation to the real New Orleans. Wonderful poor boys and a unique atmosphere make this a one-of-a-kind place. $

H Gautreau’s 1728 Soniat St., 899-7397, GautreausRestaurant.com. D Mon-Sat. Upscale destination serves refined interpretations of classics along with contemporary creations. $$$$$ Jacques-Imo’s Cafe 8324 Oak St., 8610886, Jacques-Imos.com. D Mon-Sat. Reinvented New Orleans cuisine served in a party atmosphere. The deep-fried roast beef poor boy is delicious. The lively bar scene offsets the long wait on weekends. $$$$ Joey K’s 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997, JoeyKsRestaurant.com. L, D Mon-Sat. A true neighborhood restaurant with daily lunch plates; red beans and rice are classic. $ Mahony’s 3454 Magazine St., 899-3374, MahonysPoBoys.com. L, D daily. Along with the usual poor boys, this sandwich shop serves up a grilled shrimp and fried green tomato version dressed with remoulade sauce. Sandwich offerings are augmented by a full bar. $ Mat & Naddie’s 937 Leonidas St., 8619600, MatAndNaddies.com. D Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat. Cozy converted house serves up creative and eclectic regionally inspired fare. Shrimp and crawfish croquettes make for a good appetizer and when the weather is right the romantic patio is the place to sit. $$$$

WEST BANK Copeland’s 2333 Manhattan Blvd., 3641575, CopelandsofNewOrleans.com. L, D daily, Br Sun. Al Copeland’s namesake chain includes favorites such as Shrimp Ducky. Popular for lunch. $$

SoBou Introduces Legs and Eggs Burlesque Brunch SoBou – French Quarter, 310 Rue Chartres, 552-4095, SoBouNola.com Great live music is a sonic side dish often served in restaurants throughout the city. SoBou, part of The Commander’s Family of Restaurants and located in the W Hotel in the French Quarter, has topped its musical offering with a live burlesque show with world famous dancer Bella Blue. A special Legs and Eggs brunch menu is available and incorporates New Orleans Ice Cream, which is the show’s sponsor. Libations include a new SoBou-zy Brunch Hooch Punch and a Honey Buzz Punch, a milk punch with Honey Nut Cheerio-infused Black Magic rum, honey and milk. – M.C.

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Pizza Reginelli’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations, Reginellis.com. L, D daily. Pizzas, pastas, salads, fat calzones and lofty focaccia sandwiches are at locations all over town. $$ Theo’s Pizza Multiple Locations, TheosPizza.com. L, D daily. The crackercrisp crust pizzas are complemented by a broad assortment of toppings with a lot of local ingredients at cheap prices. $$

Bywater H Pizza Delicious 617 Piety St., 6768282, PizzaDelicious.com. Authentic New York-style thin crust pizza is the reason to come to this affordable restaurant that began as a pop-up, but they also offer excellent salads sourced from small farms and homemade pasta dishes as well. Outdoor seating a plus. $

Uptown H Ancora 4508 Freret St., 324-1636, AncoraPizza.com. D Mon-Sat. Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza fired in an oven imported from Naples. The housemade charcuterie makes it a double-winner. $$ Pizza Domenica 4933 Magazine St., 301-4978, PizzaDomenica.com. L Fri-Sun, D nightly. James Beard Award Winning Chef Alon Shaya’s pizza centric spinoff of his popular Restaurant Domenica brings Neapolitan-style pies to Uptown. Excellent salads and charcuterie boards are offered as well. $$

Slice 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-PIES (7437); 5538 Magazine St., 897-4800; SlicePizzeria.com. L, D daily. Order up slices or whole pizza pies done in several styles (thin- and thick-crust) as well as pastas, seafood, panini and salads. $

Seafood

shrine to Gulf Coast and Louisiana culinary heritage melds seafood, game, artisan produce, and craft libations in an ambitious menu that celebrates local and southern cuisine. The striking buildout in the Cotton Mill lofts adds to the appeal. $$$$

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French Quarter

Middendorf’s Interstate 55, Exit 15, 30160 Highway 51 South, (985) 3866666, MiddendorfsRestaurant.com. L, D Wed-Sun. Historic seafood destination along the shores of Lake Maurepas is world-famous for its thin-fried catfish fillets. Open since 1934, it’s more than a restaurant, it’s a Sun. drive tradition. $$

Bourbon House 144 Bourbon St., 5220111, BourbonHouse.com. B, L, D daily.

Local seafood, featured in both classic and contemporary dishes, is the focus of this New Orleans-centric destination.

And yes, bourbon is offered as well. $$$

CBD/Warehouse District H Borgne 601 Loyola Ave., 613-3860, BorgneRestaurant.com. L, D daily.

Coastal Louisiana seafood with an emphasis on Isleños cuisine (descendants of Canary Islanders who settled in St. Bernard Parish) is the focus of this high-volume destination adjacent to the Superdome. $$$

H Pêche 800 Magazine St., 522-1744, PecheRestaurant.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Award-winning southern-inspired seafood destination by chef Donald Link serves whole roasted Gulf fish from its massive, wood-burning oven. An excellent raw bar is offered as well. $$$ Sac-A-Lait 1051 Annunciation St., 324-3658, Sac-A-LaitRestaurant.com. D Tues-Sat, L Fri. Cody and Sam Carroll’s

Crazy Lobster 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83. L, D daily. Boiled seafood and festive atmosphere come together at this seafood-centric destination overlooking the Mississippi River. Outdoor seating a plus. $$$ Creole Cookery 508 Toulouse St., Suite C110, 524-9632, NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com. L, D daily. Crowd-pleasing destination in the French Quarter offers an expansive menu of Creole favorites and specialty cocktails served with New Orleans flair. $$$ Deanie’s Seafood 841 Iberville St., 5811316, Deanies.com. L, D daily. Louisiana seafood, baked, broiled, boiled and fried is the name of the game. Try the barbecue shrimp or towering seafood platters. $$$

H GW Fins 808 Bienville St., 581-FINS

(3467), GWFins.com. D daily. Owners Gary Wollerman and twice chef of the year Tenney Flynn provide dishes at their seasonal peak. On a quest for unique variety, menu is printed daily. $$$$$

H Kingfish 337 Charters St., 598-5005, CocktailBarNewOrleans.com. L, D daily.

Regionally inspired seafood dishes with carefully sourced ingredients and southern influence is the focus at this chef-driven French Quarter establishment. $$$ Landry’s Seafood 400 N. Peters St., 5580038, LandrysSeafood.com. Kid-friendly and popular seafood spot serves of heaping platters of fried shrimp, Gulf oysters, catfish and more. $$ Le Bayou, 208 Bourbon St., 525-4755, LeBayouRestaurant.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Blackened redfish and Shrimp Ya-Ya are a just a few of the choices at this seafood-centric destination on Bourbon Street. Fried alligator is available for the more daring diner. $$$ Oceana Grill 739 Conti St., 525-6002, OceanaGrill.com. B, L, D daily. Gumbo, poor boys and barbecue shrimp are served at this kid-friendly seafood destination. $$ Pier 424, 424 Bourbon St., 309-1574, Pier424SeafoodMarket.com. L, D daily.

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DINING GUIDE like “Cajun-Boiled” Lobster prepared crawfish-style in spicy crab boil. $$$

Kenner Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant 910 W. Esplanade Ave., Ste. A, 463-3030, AustinsNo.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Neighborhood restaurant specializes in seafood and Italian offerings such as stuffed eggplant and bell pepper. Fried seafood and sandwiches make it a good stop for lunch. $$

Metairie Austin’s Restaurant, 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., 888-5533, AustinsNo.com. D MonSat. Signature steak, seafood and Italian specialties reign at this dinner-only destination. Catering offered as well. $$$ Deanie’s Seafood 1713 Lake Ave., 8314141, Deanies.com. L, D daily. Louisiana seafood, baked, broiled, boiled and fried, is the name of the game. Try the barbecue shrimp or towering seafood platters. $$$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant 1001 Live Oak St., 838-0022, AustinsNo.com. L, D Mon-Sat. Neighborhood restaurant specializes in seafood and Italian offerings such as stuffed eggplant and bell pepper. Fried seafood and sandwiches make it a good stop for lunch. $$

Uptown Frankie & Johnny’s 321 Arabella St., 243-1234, FrankieAndJohnnys.net. L, D daily. Serves fried and boiled seafood along with poor boys and daily lunch specials. Kid-friendly with a game room to boot. $$

West End Landry’s Seafood 8000 Lakeshore Drive, West End, 283-1010, LandrysSeafood. com. Kid-friendly and popular seafood spot serves of heaping platters of fried shrimp, Gulf oysters, catfish and more. $$

Steakhouse CBD/Warehouse District H Besh Steak Harrah’s Casino, 8 Canal St., 533-6111, HarrahsNewOrleans. com. D daily. Acclaimed chef John Besh reinterprets the classic steakhouse with his signature contemporary Louisiana flair. $$$$$ Chophouse New Orleans 322 Magazine St., 522-7902, ChophouseNola.com. D daily. In addition to USDA prime grade aged steaks prepared under a broiler that reaches 1,700 degrees, Chophouse offers lobster, redfish and classic steakhouse sides. $$$

H Desi Vega’s Steakhouse 628 St. Charles Ave., 523-7600, DesiVegaSteaks. com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat. USDA Prime steaks form the base of this Mr. John’s offshoot overlooking Lafayette Square, but Italian specialties and a smattering of locally inspired seafood dishes round out the appeal. $$$

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H La Boca 870 Tchoupitoulas St., 525-

Uptown

8205, LaBocaSteaks.com. D Mon-Sat. This Argentine steakhouse specializes in cuts of meat along with pastas and wines. Specials include the provoleta appetizer and the Vacio flank steak. $$$

Charlie’s Steak House 4510 Dryades St., 895-9323, CharliesSteakHouseNola. com. D Tues-Sat. This quintessential New Orleans neighborhood steak house serves up carnivorous delights including its 32-ounce T-Bone in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. An upstairs dining room accommodates larger parties with ease. $$$

Morton’s The Steakhouse 365 Canal St., One Canal Place, 566-0221, Mortons. com/NewOrleans. D daily. Private elevator leads to the plush, wood-paneled environs of this local outpost of the famed Chicago steakhouse popular with politicians and celebrities. $$$$ Ruth’s Chris Steak House Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., 587-7099, RuthsChris. com. D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Filet mignon, creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin are the most popular dishes at this area steak institution, but there are also great seafood choices and top-notch desserts. $$$$$

Garden District H Mr. John’s Steakhouse 2111 St. Charles Ave., 679-7697, MrJohnsSteakhouse.com. D Tue-Sat, L Friday. Wood paneling, white tile and USDA Prime Beef served sizzling in butter are the hallmarks of this classic New Orleans steakhouse. $$$

French Quarter Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville St., 522-2467, DickieBrennansSteakhouse.com. L Fri, D daily. Nationally recognized steakhouse serves USDA Prime steaks and local seafood. $$$$$

H Doris Metropolitan 620 Chartres St., 267-3500, DorisMetropolitan.com. L SatSun, D daily. Innovative, genre-busting steakhouse plays with expectations and succeeds with modernist dishes like their Classified Cut and Beetroot Supreme. $$$$ Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak 215 Bourbon St., 335-3932, Galatoires33BarAndSteak. com. L Fri, D Sun-Thu. Steakhouse offshoot of the venerable Creole grande dame offers hand-crafted cocktails to accompany classic steakhouse fare as well as inspired dishes like the Gouté 33: horseradish-crusted bone marrow and deviled eggs with crab ravigote and smoked trout. Reservations accepted. $$$

Metairie Ruth’s Chris Steak House 3633 Veterans Blvd., 888-3600, RuthsChris.com. L Fri, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Filet mignon, creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin are the most popular dishes at this area steak institution, but there are also great seafood choices and top-notch desserts. $$$$$

Mid-City H Crescent City Steaks 1001 N. Broad St., 821-3271, CrescentCitySteaks.com. L Tue-Fri & Sun, D daily. One of the classic New Orleans steakhouses. Steaks, sides and drinks are what you get. $$$$

Vegan/Vegetarian Lower Garden District H The Green Fork 1400 Prytania St., 267-7672, GreenForkNola.com. B, L Mon-Sat. Fresh juices, smoothies and vegetarian-friendly fare make The Green Fork a favorite for lovers of healthy food.

Catering is offered as well. $$

World Byblos Multiple Locations, ByblosRestaurants.com. L, D daily. Upscale Middle Eastern cuisine featuring traditional seafood, lamb and vegetarian options. $$

Bywater The Green Goddess 307 Exchange Place, 301-3347, GreenGoddessRestaurant.com.

L, D Wed-Sun. One of the most imaginative local restaurants. The menu is constantly changing, and chef Paul Artigues always has ample vegetarian options.

Combine all of that with a fantastic selection of drinks, wine and beer, and it’s the total (albeit small) package. $$

CBD/Warehouse District Johnny Sanchez 930 Poydras St., 304-6615, JohnnySanchezRestaurant. com. L, D daily. Contemporary Mexican mecca offering celebrity chef cachet to go along with the locally sourced produce accompanying the Bistec a la Parilla.

Popular happy hour and downtown locale next to South Market District add to the appeal. $$$

H Lüke 333 St. Charles Ave., 378-2840, LukeNewOrleans.com. B, L, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Chef John Besh and executive chef Matt Regan serve Germanic specialties and French bistro classics, housemade patés and abundant plateaux of cold, fresh seafood. $$$ Palace Café 605 Canal St., 523-1661, PalaceCafe.com. L Mon-Sat, D daily, Br Sun. Dickie Brennan-owned brasserie with French-style sidewalk seating and house-created specialties of chef Darrin Nesbit. Favorites here include crabmeat cheesecake, turtle soup, the Werlein salad with fried Louisiana oysters and pork “debris” studded Palace potato pie. $$$$$

Faubourg Marigny H Mona’s Café 504 Frenchmen St., 949-4115. L, D daily. Middle Eastern specialties such as baba ganuj, tender-tangy beef or chicken shawarma, falafel and gyros, stuffed into pillowy pita bread or on platters. The lentil soup with crunchy pita chips and desserts, such as sticky

sweet baklava, round out the menu. $

Faubourg St. John H 1000 Figs 3141 Ponce De Leon St., 301-0848, 1000Figs.com. L, D Tue-Sat. Vegetarian-friendly offshoot of the Fat Falafel Food Truck offers a healthy farm-to-table alternative to cookie-cutter Middle Eastern places. $$

French Quarter Bayona 430 Dauphine St., 525-4455, Bayona.com. L Wed-Sat, D Mon-Sat. Chef Susan Spicer’s nationally acclaimed cuisine is served in this 200-year-old cottage. Ask for a seat on the romantic patio, weather permitting. $$$$$ El Gato Negro 81 French Market Place, 525-9752, ElGatoNegroNola.com. Central Mexican cuisine along with handmuddled mojitos and margaritas made with freshly squeezed juice. A weekend breakfast menu is an additional plus. $$

Kenner H Fiesta Latina 1924 Airline Drive, 4682384, FiestaLatinaRestaurant.com. B, L, D daily. A big-screen TV normally shows a soccer match or MTV Latino at this home for authentic Central American food.

Tacos include a charred carne asada. $$

Lakewood H Mizado 5080 Pontchartrain Blvd., 885-5555, MizadoCocina.com. L daily, D Mon-Sat. Sleek restaurant offers modern Mexican cuisine featuring pan-Latin flavors and influences. Small batch tequila and a ceviche bar make it a party. $$

Lakeview H Mondo 900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633, MondoNewOrleans.com. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, Br Sun. Chef Susan Spicer’s take on world cuisine. Make sure to call ahead because the place has a deserved reputation for good food and good times. $$$

METAIRIE Vega Tapas Café 2051 Metairie Road, 836-2007, VegaTapasCafe.com. D MonSat. Fun, eclectic small plates destination offers creative fare keeps guests coming back with frequent regionally inspired specialty menus served with humor and whimsy. $$

Mid-City Juan’s Flying Burrito 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., 486-9950, JuansFlyingBurrito. com. L, D daily. Hard-core tacos and massive burritos are served in an edgy atmosphere. $ Lola’s 3312 Esplanade Ave., 488-6946, LolasNewOrleans.com. D daily. Garlicky Spanish dishes and great paella make this artsy boîte a hipster destination. $$$

H Mona’s Café 3901 Banks St., 4827743. L, D daily. Middle Eastern specialties such as baba ganuj, tender-tangy beef or chicken shawarma, falafel and gyros, stuffed into pillowy pita bread

or on platters. The lentil soup with crunchy pita chips and desserts, such as sticky sweet baklava, round out the menu. $

serving Mediterranean and Tunisian cuisine. The Grilled Merguez is a Jazz Fest favorite and vegetarian options are offered. $$

H Taqueria Guerrero 208 N. Car-

Juan’s Flying Burrito 2018 Magazine St., 569-0000, JuansFlyingBurrito. com. L, D daily. Hard-core tacos and massive burritos are served in an edgy atmosphere. $

rollton Ave., 484-6959. B, L, D, Tue-Sat. Friendly staff and authentic Mexican cuisine make this affordable neighborhood restaurant a neighborhood favorite. $

Upper 9th Ward Kebab , 2315 Saint Claude Ave., 3834328, KebabNola.com. L, D Fri-Mon. The menu is short and tasty at this kebab outpost along the revitalized St. Claude Avenue corridor. $

Uptown H Café Abyssinia 3511 Magazine St., 894-6238. L, D daily. One of a just few authentic Ethiopian restaurants in the city, excellent injera and spicy vegetarian fare make this a local favorite. $$

H Irish House 1432 St. Charles Ave., 595-6755, TheIrishHouseNewOrleans. com. L Mon-Fri, D daily, Br Sat-Sun. Irish pub dishes such as shepherd’s pie and fish and chips are featured here, as well as creative cocktails like Irish iced coffee. Check the schedule of events for live music. $$ Jamila’s Mediterranean Tunisian Cuisine 7808 Maple St., 866-4366. D Tue-Sun. Intimate and exotic bistro

H Mona’s Café 4126 Magazine St., 894-9800; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8174. L, D daily. Middle Eastern specialties such as baba ganuj, tendertangy beef or chicken shawarma, falafel and gyros, stuffed into pillowy pita bread or on platters. The lentil soup with crunchy pita chips and desserts, such as sticky sweet baklava, round out the menu. $

H Panchita’s 1434 S. Carrollton Ave., 281-4127. L, D daily. Authentic, budgetfriendly Mexican restaurant serves tamales, mole and offers free chips and salsa as well as sangria. $ H Patois 6078 Laurel St., 895-9441, PatoisNola.com. L Fri, D Wed-Sat, Br Sun. The food is French in technique, with influences from across the Mediterranean as well as the American South, all filtered through the talent of chef Aaron Burgau. Reservations recommended. $$$

H Shaya 4213 Magazine St., 891-4213,

ShayaRestaurant.com. L, D daily. James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya pays homage to his native Israel with this contemporary Israeli hotspot.

Fattoush Salad and Matzo Ball Soup made with slow-cooked duck are dishes to try. $$$

Specialty Foods CBD/Warehouse District Calcasieu 930 Tchoupitoulas St., 5882188, CalcasieuRooms.com. For gatherings both large and small, the catering menus feature modern Louisiana cooking and the Cajun cuisine for which chef Donald Link is justifiably famous.

French Quarter Antoine’s Annex 513 Royal St., 5258045, Antoines.com/Antoines-Annex.

Open daily. Serves French pastries, including individual baked Alaskas, ice cream and gelato, as well as panini, salads and coffee. Delivery available.

Metairie Sucré 3301 Veterans Blvd., 834-2277, ShopSucre.com. Desserts daily. Open late weekends. Chocolates, pastry and gelato draw rave reviews at this dessert destination. Beautiful packaging makes this a great place to shop for gifts.

Catering available.

Mid-City H Blue Dot Donuts 4301 Canal St., 218-4866, BlueDotDonuts.com. B, L Tue-Sun. The Bacon Maple Long

John gets all the press, but returning customers are happy with the classics as well as twists like peanut butter and jelly.

Uptown Blue Frog Chocolates 5707 Magazine St., 269-5707, BlueFrogChocolates.com.

Open daily, closed Sundays in summer.

French and Belgian chocolate truffles and Italian candy flowers make this a great place for gifts.

St. James Cheese Company 5004 Prytania St., 899-4737, StJamesCheese. com. Open daily. Specialty shop offers a selection of fine cheeses, wines, beers and related accouterments. Look for wine and cheese specials every Friday.

Sucré 3025 Magazine St., 520-8311, ShopSucre.com. Desserts daily & nightly. Open late weekends. Chocolates, pastry and gelato draw rave reviews at this dessert destination. Beautiful packaging makes this a great place to shop for gifts. Catering available. n

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Why ‘Liquid Gold’ Facials Work New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 920, 533-8848, PlasticSurgeryNola.com We all wonder how some celebrities never seem to age. One reason might be ‘Liquid Gold’ facials. Explaining this procedure is Dr. Parker Velargo, a partner at New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery: “We combine Rejuvapen micro-needling, which perforates the skin and stimulates collagen, with PRP or platelet rich plasma, which includes growth factors that prompt skin to repair and regenerate. Leftover PRP is combined with a clotting factor to create a natural filler. This is one of the most advanced, non-invasive procedures with no downtime that significantly reduces fine lines, wrinkles and scars by utilizing the body’s own healing processes.”

The Basketry Marks Anniversary with Cancer Fundraiser The Basketry, 12337 Highway 90, Luling, (985) 785-8769, TheBasketry.com Gift basket and gifting company, The Basketry, is marking its 21st anniversary with a fundraising event for The American Cancer Society. Its team, The Basketeers, will compete in the St. Charles Parish Relay for Life on Sept. 17 at the Westbank Bridge Park in Luling. Owner Kristi Brocato says: “Cancer has affected so many of our customers, we have set ourselves the goal of raising $10,000.

Everyone is invited to join our team, and there is no cost. In addition, customers can donate to our ‘wrapping for tips’ at our wrapping counter within the store.”

– Mirella Cameran

Booze School The art of the cocktail

By Kelly Massicot

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hen a person hears the word “lab,” the thought of doctors or scientists in lab coats running experiments and presumably changing the world often comes to mind. When I first heard of New Orleans Drink Lab, I expected no lab coats were involved, but thought they had to be changing the drink world. Drink Lab opened in the fall of 2015 as a way for owner and bartender extraordinaire Daniel Victory to teach the people of the Crescent City the art of the cocktail.

One steamy Wednesday afternoon in June, a group of co-workers and I stepped off of the elevator into the new location in the Central Business District above Victory Bar, a bar and eatery founded by Victory. The space has an eclectic vibe, featuring dark wood and lounge-like seating areas.

“I loved the venue – some of the bar décor was straight from a bar that was actually in Storyville,” says custom publications editor Jessica DeBold. “The venue’s atmosphere in combination with the history lessons we had on each of the cocktails made the experience feel that much more genuine.”

Once our whole party arrived and each of us had a glass of champagne in hand, Victory, along with his business partner Camille Whitworth, began the two-hour class with an introduction on themselves and the story of how Drink Lab came to fruition. From there, we each took our place at individual workstations behind the bar and we were off.

“The way Daniel infused history in with the recipes and technical information made it more interesting and fun,” says Melanie Warner Spencer, editor of Louisiana Life magazine and several of the company’s other titles.

The first cocktail we learned to make was the Sazerac. Not only is this a New Orleans classic, but also our editor in chief’s favorite drink and the official state cocktail of Louisiana – so naturally it was important we got it right. In addition, by the end of the class, we had created a Ramos Gin Fizz and an authentic Hurricane.

We are by no means experts now, but we all learned something new and had a blast. Spencer adds, “It would be a fun date activity or something to do with a friend, but being there with a group of friends made it even more entertaining.”

Drink Lab offers four interactive drink classes Wednesdays-Saturdays. The options include Classic New Orleans Cocktails (what we experienced), The Makings of Mixology, Wine Enthusiast Tasting and Bourbon & Whisky Tasting. For more information, visit DrinkLabNola.com. n

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Return of The Chow Chow By errol laborde

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o the left was a small container of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers special dipping sauce. In the center was a Cane’s chicken tender. To the right was a bottle of Zatarain’s Chow Chow. Never in the annals of science had there been an experiment like this one, but the thirst for knowledge, if not the hunger for chicken fingers, awakened the sense of curiosity.

This has been the summer of Chow Chow, described on the Zatarain’s limited edition label as a “Mustard Blended with Tangy Pickle Relish.”

When I was a kid, I thought it was a given that all hot dogs were splashed with Chow Chow just as naturally as chili. It turned out that the relish is one of those things that, while not totally unique to New Orleans, was more commonly used here than in most places. That ended in 2007, when the

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Zatarain’s company stopped making the product. This summer, however, it brought it back – but just through September.

During that time the city’s most diverse purveyor of hot dogs, Dat Dog, has offered a special edition Zat Dog. This season might be the last time we’ll see Chow Chow on grocery shelves, unless Zatarain’s, now owned by McCormick, brings it back. While the availability has lasted, some folks have taken advantage of the opportunity. Twice this summer I’ve been offered stuffed eggs, bursting with flavor, made with Chow Chow. I have personally tried it on red beans and on sausage. Chow Chow is more tart and tangier than most relishes. You certainly know it’s there, There is uncertainly about the origin of the relish but, according to that fad that all the kids are talking about – the inter-

net – Chow Chow was sort of a southern thing made at the end of the growing season when leftover vegetables were ground together and mixed with mustard seed and vinegar to create a preservable relish. In New Orleans, Chow Chow, perhaps because of Zatarain’s, found special favor.

That got me thinking. A new Raising Cane’s just opened near our offices. I have never been to one, but those who have say the secret is in the accompanying dipping sauce. Since I’m clinically unbiased, I thought it might be interesting to compare Cane’s special sauce with Chow Chow on a strip of chicken.

Cane’s is smug about its sauce.

There is even a sign inside the place that shows a wholesome looking employee teasing about the secret ingredients. Served in a little plastic tub alongside the chicken, the sauce is indeed good. The texture is smooth. The color is sort of pink, like a rémoulade sauce. I squirted some Chow Chow on the side. The relish is non-subtle in its speckled yellow color and its bold taste.

Which is better is like deciding between beers – a bold Guinness or a Miller Lite. It is just a question of taste, though the lighter sauce allows more of the chicken flavor to come through.

For everything there is a season Ecclesiastics says, and who can dispute the Bible on such matters? May Chow Chow return next year, but please, no one try a King Cake version. n ARTHUR NEAD ILLUSTRATION