Escipion Pedroza MD

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. Since our founding in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, we serve patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems.

The St. Tammany Community Health Center in Slidell, LA is a patient-centered medical home that offers a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of St. Tammany Parish. With a highly trained staff of physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and LCSWs, the clinic provides adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health services, and WIC. Patients have access to an online patient portal for viewing lab results, communicating with doctors and staff, and paying bills. The clinic is part of the Access Health Louisiana Network, the largest network of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the state, and has been recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. With convenient hours of operation and same day appointments available, the St. Tammany Community Health Center in Slidell is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and convenient healthcare to its patients. The clinic accepts most commercial insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare, and offers a discount sliding fee scale based on a patient's household size and income. The dedicated physicians and staff, many of whom are bilingual, strive to exceed national standards of care while offering a better overall healthcare experience. Patients can make appointments by calling the clinic, and medical assistance is available after hours. In case of a medical emergency, patients are advised to dial 9-1-1.Generated from the website