METAIRIE, LA – East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) announced the addition of OB/GYN services to its Lakeview clinic with the practice of Dr. Traci Iwamoto beginning on Monday, March 27.
Iwamoto’s OB/GYN practice joins the growing list of services provided at the Lakeview location, which already includes primary care with convenient extended hours, imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound and mammography and spine care with cutting-edge non-invasive procedures, hospital reps said.
“This is another way for us to expand our high-level of care,” said EJGH President and CEO Dr. Raymond DeCorte. “Our Lakeview practice is one of the most convenient locations we offer to our patients and the addition of OB/GYN services only adds to that growing reputation.”
Dr. Iwamoto is one of the top board-certified OB/GYNs in the region and completed her residency locally at the LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans prior to beginning her career at East Jefferson General Hospital, reps said.
Located at 7030 Canal Blvd., EJ Primary Care Lakeview is open Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The office also offers same and next day appointments for convenient, family-friendly service.
East Jefferson General Hospital is a publicly-owned, not-for-profit community hospital. This service district hospital, formed in 1965, receives no tax support from Jefferson Parish. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet hospital.
To schedule an appointment, call (504) 503-6760.
