Ochsner Children’s Health Center - Slidell

Deborah Tender, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. Dr. Tender earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She also completed the Tulane-Ochsner Pediatrics Residency Program. Dr. Tender is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics.

Tara Mitchell, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. Dr. Tara Mitchell earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her pediatrics internship and residency at the University of Alabama Hospitals. Dr. Mitchell is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has been on staff since 2008.

Stephanie Harrell, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Ochsner Health. They offer developmental screenings, immunizations, ongoing care and monitoring of conditions, such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, sports physicals and well-child visits. They provide care for mild to moderate illnesses or injuries, including common colds, ear infections, flu, fever, nausea or vomiting, pink eye, rashes or skin infections, sore throat, viruses and more.