About Us

Specialists in cancer and blood disorders

Our physicians diagnose, treat and work to prevent cancer and blood disorders for patients across the Northshore, with offices in Covington, Hammond and Bogalusa.

The Pontchartrain Cancer Center care team in white coats

Our Specialties

Medical oncology and hematology are closely connected, so one care team can follow you through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Medical Oncology

Medical oncology is the field of medicine that diagnoses and treats cancer. Our physicians are experts in prescribing and supervising chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which are medications given by mouth, by injection or through an IV to kill cancer cells or stop them from forming.

Ways cancer is treated

  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Surgery
  • Radiation therapy
  • New and evolving therapies

Hematology

Hematology is the field of medicine that specializes in blood disorders. Because every patient is different, your physician considers your age, medical history and family history when exploring treatment options with you.

Conditions we treat

  • Leukemias
  • Anemias
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Excessive blood clotting
  • Other blood disorders

Before your visit

Every question deserves an answer

Write down your questions and bring them to your appointment. We'll gather information that helps you:

  • Research your diagnosis
  • Learn more about your treatment options
  • Put together nutrition information
  • Find reliable, current resources about cancer treatment

Care that continues in the hospital

If you need to be hospitalized for cancer-related complications or treatment side effects, we continue to oversee your oncology and hematology care, working closely with hospital physicians and other specialists.

Our healthcare team are on staff and provide inpatient care at

Lakeview Regional Medical Center

Covington

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Covington

North Oaks Medical Center

Hammond

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital

Bogalusa

Hospitalized somewhere else? We'll work closely with your local care team to help you get better and return home, then resume your follow-up care in our clinic once you're discharged.

The care you need. The compassion you deserve.

Call the office closest to you to schedule an appointment.