Ochsner LSU Health - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Institute relocates to renovated Ellerbe Road clinic

SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health announced the relocation of its Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Institute to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art and conveniently located clinic at 9091 Ellerbe Road, Suite 400, Shreveport, LA 71106.

The new and expanded clinic reflects the organization’s commitment to providing top-tier oral and maxillofacial surgery services in a newly designed, technologically advanced space that improves patient access while high level of care the community trusts. 

“At Ochsner LSU Health, our mission is rooted in serving our community with compassion and excellence,” said David Callecod, CEO of Ochsner LSU Health. “We are proud to invest in the health and wellbeing of our region, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality care in a welcoming and innovative environment.” 

The Institute is a leader in offering advanced procedures and treatments for office-based oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Its team of experts is dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience, combining innovative techniques with personalized care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Patients will continue to have access to a comprehensive range of specialized services, including dental extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, facial cosmetic surgery, corrective jaw surgery and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions. The team also specializes in managing facial trauma, congenital malformations, malignant and benign pathology of the head and neck, and performing head and neck reconstructive surgery following trauma and cancer treatments.

The new facility is fully equipped to support the Institute’s mission of delivering cutting edge surgical care in a comfortable and safe environment. This new clinic underscores Ochsner LSU Health’s dedication to investing in the health of the community by increasing access to leading medical innovation and expertise. 

“Our new clinic represents a significant step forward in delivering unparalleled oral and maxillofacial surgical care to the Shreveport-Bossier community and beyond,” said Dr. David Kim, chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. “With cutting-edge technology and a team of highly skilled specialists, we are proud to offer services that rival any in the nation.” 

The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For appointments or more information, call 318-626-2710 or visit ochsnerlsuhs.org/omfs. 

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The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana (Ochsner LSU Health) is a partnership between Ochsner Health, the largest health system in the state of Louisiana, and LSU Health Shreveport, which includes the Schools of Medicine, Allied Health Professions and Graduate Studies and a robust research enterprise. Ochsner LSU Health provides healthcare to more than 165,000 patients across North Louisiana. With numerous convenient locations, Ochsner LSU Health includes multiple outpatient facilities, clinics, three acute care hospitals — including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital and a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La designated as a Level III Trauma Center — as well as Louisiana Behavioral Health, providing inpatient and intensive outpatient mental health services in partnership with Oceans Healthcare. The system has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.