New Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana Launched to Enhance Service to Physicians and the Community

Jefferson and Orleans Parish Medical Societies are excited to announce the formation of a new unified and stronger organization to represent physicians and patients in our region - the Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana.

Readers of the Healthcare Journal of New Orleans have read about the enhanced collaborative efforts of the two parish societies over the last year. This collaboration, with

-- Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medical Societies Gather Physician Input

Survey and focus group participants shared issues, concerns and suggestions for 'Building a New Boat' to best meet their needs.

Two of Louisiana's largest parish physician associations began gathering input in August 2019 from physicians throughout Southeast Louisiana. This was accomplished by developing a physician needs assessment and by hosting physician focus groups in September.  The purpose of these initiatives was to determine how a proposed new

How would you describe your state of well-being? Perhaps the thought hasn’t crossed your mind, but it should. With the challenges in healthcare today, providers may need a little push to stop and make themselves a priority. 

Members of Jefferson Parish Medical Society and Orleans Parish Medical Society are invited to attend a CME program & dinner 

Topic: Provider Well-Being, Speaker: Pamela J. Parsons, MD

Thursday, July 18th, 6:30pm, Andrea's Restaurant and Capri Blu Bar,

To Register:

1. Click Here for Registration

2. Select "Attendee Registration" and Enter Activity Code: 23933078

This is a CME/CNE/CPE activity for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and pharmacists.

Why membership in OPMS is important to NOLA physicians

Members proudly discuss some of the many benefits of joining Orleans Parish Medical Society.

“ Established over 140 years ago, Orleans Parish Medical Society has always played an important role in supporting the unique needs of physicians and their patients in the Greater New Orleans area," - said George S. Ellis, Jr., M.D., 2018-2019 President, OPMS.

When it comes to providing healthcare, there’s no city in the

George S. Ellis, Jr., MD, President (2018-2019), Orleans Parish Medical Society, addressed physicians and their guests at the 2019 Installation Dinner-Dance. Dr. Ellis thanked Board Members Jefferson Parish Medical Society and Orleans Medical Society Alliance leadership and provided insight into the OPMS mission, vision and strategic plan for the future.

Sitting: Juan Gershanik, MD, president-elect; George S. Ellis, Jr., president. Standing: Roger Smith, MD; Jay Shames, MD; Rene Loupapre, III, MD; William LaCorte, MD; William