Tulane Doctors - Alexandria

Tulane - Alexandria CD4 Clinic

Tulane’s CD4 Clinic

Committed to providing quality healthcare focusing on health promotion, disease management, and the educational needs of persons living with HIV.

We have been operating since 1991, starting with five patients. In 2002, Tulane took control of the Ryan White Early Intervention Services Grant. Our clinic is located in a 9,900 sq. ft. building that houses:

  • Medical clinic (5 exam rooms)
  • Testing room
  • On-site laboratory
  • Dental clinic
  • Tulane Pharmacy
  • Administrative offices

We care for approximately 625 HIV patients and about 150 patients receiving STI, PrEP, and Hepatitis C treatment.

Services We Offer

  • Comprehensive Disease Management
  • Compassionate Nursing Care
  • Medical Case Management
  • Laboratory Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Infectious Disease Consultant
  • Hepatitis C / STI / HIV / PrEP Treatment
  • Medication Support Services
  • Referral Services
  • FREE STI / Hepatitis C / HIV Testing
  • Dental Services
  • Tulane Pharmacy next door to the clinic 

Contact Information

Phone: 318-484-4801

For specific services, dial the following extensions:

  • Medical Appointments: ext. 200
  • Dr. Mays' Nurse: ext. 212
  • Dr. Porter's Nurse: ext. 202
  • Dr. Bolwahnn's Nurse: ext. 225
  • Health Models Coordinator: ext. 201
  • Eligibility Coordinator: ext. 224
  • New Patient Intakes (Dr. McLemore's Nurse): ext. 211
  • Medication Access RN: ext. 214
  • Referrals: ext. 222
  • Dental Services: ext. 219
  • Clinic Manager: ext. 210

C.L.A.S.S. Phone Numbers:

  • 318-442-1010
  • 1-800-444-7993

Emergency:

In case of an emergency, go to the nearest ER or call 911. 

 

CD4 Clinic Team

Our team includes:

  • Dr. Aaron McLemore, Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Dr. Dana Mays, Board-Certified Family Practitioner specializing in comprehensive HIV care
  • Norma Porter, DNP, Nurse Practitioner with an additional certification in diabetes management
  • Two mental health practitioners
  • A full dental team

Clinic Staff:

  • Dr. Aaron McLemore, HIV Medical Director
  • Dr. Dana Mays, Clinic Physician
  • Norma Porter, DNP, Nurse Practitioner
  • Dr. Bryan Bolwahnn, PhD, Mental Health
  • Vanessa Rubin, LPC, Mental Health
  • Leslie Crawford, RN, Nurse Supervisor
  • Stacy Bell, RMA, Clinic Medical Assistant
  • Kellie Crooks, LPN, Testing Coordinator 

Medical Case Management:

  • Kimberly Guillot, RN, Clinical Patient Navigator / Medical Case Manager Supervisor
  • Dacia Chabral, LPN, Intake Nurse
  • Trensic Daniels, Eligibility Coordinator
  • Sharlene Edward, Health Models Coordinator
  • Cassandra Green, Referrals Coordinator

Tulane Dental Clinic Staff:

  • Dr. Marshall Hawkins, Dentist
  • Callie Skinner, Dental Hygienist
  • Cynthia Hawkins-Byrd, Dental Assistant
  • Krystal Johnson, Dental Assistant

Administrative Staff:

  • Madison Clark, Front Desk Clerk
  • Melani D’Amico, Accounting
  • Dylan Martin, Grants Administrator
  • Angela G. Evans, Clinic Manager 

 

Clinic Hours

  • Monday to Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: CLOSED

Lab Walk-In Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: CLOSED

Labs must be done at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled appointment. Appointment notices are not mailed; follow-up visits are listed on appointment cards given at checkout.

Clinic Closures

  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Lundi Gras & Mardi Gras
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving & the Day After
  • Winter Recess (Christmas Eve through New Year's)

Location

1208 Wisteria Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(In Washington Square next to the Medicaid Office)
 

Phone: 318-484-4801
Fax: 318-484-4807 / 318-484-4806
Email: tdalex@tulane.edu

 

Important Resources

www.TheBody.com 

www.Avert.org 

www.MyHIVHangUp.com

www.aids.gov

www.cdc.gov/hiv