New Patients
Your First Visit
Knowing what to expect and what to take with you to your first appointment can help make things run more smoothly. Because you will be receiving a lot of information, it is a good idea to bring a family member or friend for support.
What to expect
At your first appointment, you will meet Dr. David Oubre and our cancer care team and learn about your diagnosis and treatment options. Your visit may include:
- Meeting Dr. OubreThis could include an examination.
- Additional testsTo confirm an accurate diagnosis and help your physician prepare your treatment plan.
- Meeting your care teamYour nurses, medical assistants and the other members of your medical team.
- Meeting your financial counselorTo discuss your insurance coverage, out-of-pocket expenses, financial responsibilities and any billing questions you might have.
Complete Cancer Care
Every part of your care, working together.
For many, cancer can be a frightening disease, especially for recently diagnosed patients and their loved ones. At Pontchartrain Cancer Center, Dr. Oubre, Nurse Practitioners, cancer care team, and staff work together to provide complete cancer care.
What we recommend
To ease fears and make the fight against cancer more manageable:
- Taking time to learn about your type of cancer.
- Understanding the treatment options that are available.
- Coordinating all aspects of treatment, both in our facility and with other specialists.
Care we coordinate
We coordinate every aspect of your care, including:
- Diagnosis analysis
- Developing a comprehensive treatment strategy
- Involving patients in clinical trials when appropriate
- Providing insurance, financial and drug acquisition support
As an independent cancer center
- We work closely with a variety of treatment centers, other cancer care specialists and health care professionals.
- We provide complete chemotherapy treatments on site.
- We offer our patients a wide array of support and patient advocacy services.
- If surgery, radiation therapy or other treatments are needed, we recommend the most appropriate resources and coordinate communication so you receive precisely the treatment you need, when you need it.
Getting ready for your first visit?
Fill out your new patient forms ahead of time and bring them with you.