Hemophilia Center

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Serving patients throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South

The Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders is the only federally designated Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) for adults and children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. Located within the Tulane University School of Medicine, we hold clinics at University Medical Center – New Orleans, Lakeside – Metairie, Villas at Angel Point – Lafayette, and Alexandria. Our Center is dedicated to the care of patients and families affected by:

  • Hemophilia
  • Von Willebrand disease
  • Clotting factor inhibitors
  • Thrombotic Disorders
  • Thrombophilia
  • Platelet disorders
  • Rare coagulation disorders

Specialized Diagnostic and Testing Services:

  • In-depth hematologic evaluation and diagnostic services
  • Family counseling and testing for inherited disorders
  • Full-service laboratory testing available during out-patient visits
  • Specialized testing by dedicated coagulation laboratories
  • Ultrasound diagnosis of musculoskeletal bleeding
  • Various point-of-care labs tests available with same-day results

The Louisiana Comprehensive Hemophilia Care Center

Established in 1980 for patients with inherited bleeding disorders,  serving pediatric and adult patients using a team approach for patients and their families

Services provided by a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team include:

  • Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment
  • Social services
  • Physical therapy and Orthopedics
  • Nursing services
  • Dental evaluation
  • Extensive education programs
  • Genetic testing
  • Home infusion instruction
  • Age-specific support groups
  • Home and school visits
  • 24 Hour access for emergencies
  • 340B Factor Program & Pharmacy

Thrombosis

  • Medical evaluation and treatment planning
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Focus on prevention of blood clots and complications from blood clots
  • Team approach to care and education
  • Medical evaluation and treatment
  • Social services
  • Strong education component for patients and families
  • Family testing and counseling
  • 24 Hour access for emergencies

 


 

Louisiana Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders
4720 S I-10 Service Rd W,
Metairie, LA 70001
504-988-5435 for appointments