Clinical Services

St. James Parish Hospital has been serving the River Parishes and surrounding areas since 1955. Our facility was designed specifically with your healthcare needs in mind. Here people who live, work, and enjoy our community have access to the excellent, cutting-edge healthcare you would expect to find in a much larger city, but conveniently located close to home.

Because we are truly large enough to serve and small enough to care, we offer a wide range of medical services and we are continually expanding our capabilities to better meet your needs. In addition, many of our departments offer extended hours to fit your schedule.

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St. James Parish Hospital Specialty Clinic – 225.258.2070

St. James Parish Hospital Specialty Clinic is located in Lutcher inside the Medical Plaza next to the hospital (Suite 1400). To schedule an appointment with Dr. Clay Boyd, Urologist or Dr. Jennifer Malsbury, General Surgeon, call 225.258.2070. Urology – Dr. Clay Boyd Dr. Boyd has a professional background in clinical urology with practical experience in…


St. James Family Practice Clinic – 225.869.9890

Schedule an appointment in Lutcher.  St. James Parish Hospital Family Practice Clinic (Inside the Medical Plaza next to St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher.) Dr. Cullen Ocmond, Dr. Dylan Poche, Dr. Jerry Poche, Dr. Randall Poche and Denise Louque, Family Nurse Practitioner, offer primary care services to children and adults in Lutcher. Physician schedules vary.…


Acute Care – 225.258.5973

Care to Meet Your Needs Our diverse acute care services offer patients a seamless transition between levels of care making care more convenient and coordinated so that families can focus on their loved ones and patients can focus on healing. St. James Parish Hospital’s 25-Bed Acute Care Department offers patients several levels of care each…

Primary Care 225.869.9890

St. James Parish Hospital conveniently offers primary care services in Lutcher and Vacherie. Primary Care Services are offered through St. James Family Practice Clinic in Lutcher and St. James West Bank Clinic in Vacherie. Our Primary Care Providers—physicians and family nurse practitioners—develop long-term relationships with you to help you manage your health overtime. Typically, these…


Cardiopulmonary – 225.258.5931

Find a Cardiologist Here for Your Heart and Lungs St. James Parish Hospital's Cardiopulmonary Team offers a variety of cardiology and respiratory services that help physicians quickly and accurately identify, diagnose, and treat patients with heart and lung problems. We offer diagnostic and ongoing care for patients with mild, chronic or acute respiratory and cardiac…

Emergency – 225.258.5949

Quick Access When You Need It Most St. James Parish Hospital’s Emergency Department is directed by a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and is staffed by experienced Registered Nurses, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our ER offers shorter wait times and the personalized care and compassion small hospitals can provide in combination with…

Inpatient Therapy – 225.258.5934

Inpatient Therapy at St. James Parish Hospital Acute and post-surgery inpatients at St. James Parish Hospital have access to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy as requested by their physician. Our multi-functional team can work with inpatients to teach them the proper method for safely completing daily activities such as moving in and out…

Laboratory – 225.258.5993

Analyzing the Lab St. James Parish Hospital’s Laboratory, the leading provider of diagnostic and drug testing in the Parish, is committed to helping you get all of your tests done quickly and close to home. Our clinical laboratory utilizes cutting-edge chemistry and hematology analyzers, both aimed at providing quicker results for our patients. Microbiology testing…

Lutcher Family Clinic – 225.869.9890

Schedule an appointment in Lutcher.  St. James Parish Hospital Family Practice Clinic (Inside the Medical Plaza next to St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher.) Dr. Cullen Ocmond, Dr. Dylan Poche, Dr. Jerry Poche, Dr. Randall Poche and Denise Louque, Family Nurse Practitioner, offer primary care services to children and adults in Lutcher. Physician schedules vary.…


Medicare Wellness Services – 225.258.2066 or 225.258.2067

Treating Patients Before Complications Historically, hospitals commonly treated patients after they were sick. St. James Parish Hospital is following a new trend that helps Medicare patients avoid complications and emergencies by forming an ongoing relationship with them to help better manage their care. Our goal is to help patients better enjoy life by remaining as…

Occupational Therapy – 225.258.5934

Occupational Therapy at St. James Parish Hospital St. James Parish Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Team is dedicated to offering personalized, compassionate care to help patients with health issues, disabilities, injuries and impairments improve, recover or maintain their ability to perform activities required in daily living. It is our goal to combine creativity and problem solving to…

Orthopedic Rehab – 225.258.5934

Back Up and Even Better St. James Parish Hospital offers a specialized Orthopedic Rehab Program for patients undergoing shoulder scopes, knee scopes, hip replacements, and knee replacements. St. James Parish Hospital’s Therapy and Rehab Team not only assists patients with therapy after surgery, but we are also here to help you prepare for surgery. Our…

Physical Therapy – 225.258.5934

Physical Therapy at St. James Parish Hospital St. James Parish Hospital’s outpatient Physical Therapy services are now offered through St. James Parish Hospital Therapy Center located in the medical plaza next to the hospital. Our team utilizes an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to treating patients. Each patient is offered a thorough, initial evaluation to determine a…

Poche Medical Clinic – 225.869.3493

Schedule an appointment in Lutcher.  St. James Parish Hospital Family Practice Clinic (Inside the Medical Plaza next to St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher.) Dr. Cullen Ocmond, Dr. Dylan Poche, Dr. Jerry Poche, Dr. Randall Poche and Denise Louque, Family Nurse Practitioner, offer primary care services to children and adults in Lutcher. Physician schedules vary.…


Joint Replacements – 225.258.5968

Total hip and knee replacements without traveling. In the last twenty years, the number of total joint replacements in the United States increased significantly. Total hip replacements increased nearly 125% from 2000 to 2010 and in 2010 (the latest reported data from the CDC), total knee replacements were the most frequently performed inpatient procedure on…

Mammograms 225.258.5953

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Better treatments and early detection are linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer deaths. In 2019, St. James Parish Hospital invested in 3D Mammography Technology to enhance the patient experience and increase the likelihood of early detection.…


Diagnostic Imaging – 225.258.5953

Hometown Hospitality with Big City Technology St. James Parish Hospital’s Radiology Department allows you to have the best of both worlds—high-tech diagnostics and skilled staff with the friendly, fast service a small hospital can provide. Our advanced, 100% digital Radiology Department rivals big-city competitors in imaging and diagnostic testing and offers advanced nuclear cancer screenings.…

Sleep Studies – 225.869.9648

We schedule Sleep Studies within a week. Contact us today if your doctor orders a test. St. James Parish Hospital has a Sleep Disorders Center to diagnose and treat Sleep Apnea—right here in the comfort of your own community. Sleep Apnea is serious if untreated. If you or a loved one is suffering from one…

Speech Therapy – 225.258.5934

Speech & Language Therapy at St. James Parish Hospital St. James Parish Hospital’s Speech-Language Therapists are licensed to assess and treat communication issues and language disorders. Our therapists create a comfortable, compassionate environment to form a relationship with patients while utilizing exercises, drills, demonstrations, and activities or “play” to help both children and adults with…

Stroke Care

A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. Most strokes are caused by an abrupt blockage of arteries leading to the brain (ischemic stroke). Other strokes are caused by bleeding into brain tissue when a blood vessel bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). According to the CDC, every year about 795,000 people in…

Urgent Care – 225.258.2040

St. James Urgent Care is open on Good Friday 3.29.24 from 8am - 2pm and closed on Easter Sunday 3.31.24. Convenient - even when getting sick or hurt might not be. St. James Urgent Care is currently open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 9:00 am…

Urology – 225.258.2070

About Dr. Clay N. Boyd, MD: Dr. Boyd has a professional background in clinical urology with practical experience in practice management and the training of physicians. He received his undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree as a 1978 summa cum laude graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, and under United States Air Force…

St. James West Bank Clinic – 225.265.3013

Schedule an appointment in Vacherie.  St. James West Bank Clinic (Located on Highway 20 in Vacherie.) Dr. Jarelle Scott, MPH, and Denise Louque, Family Nurse Practitioner, offer primary care services to children and adults in Vacherie. Physician schedules vary. Patients with access to our new Patient Portal can also schedule appointments through the portal. PHONE 225.265.3013…


Surgical Services – 225.258.5968

The St. James Parish Hospital Surgery Department offers patients a well-rounded, experienced team including a Certified Nurse Anesthetist, registered nurses, and surgery techs combining the benefits of skill, convenience, and personalized care. Opting for your surgery at St. James Parish Hospital allows you to focus on healing rather than traveling. Our patients take advantage of…

Swing Bed/Skilled Nursing – 225.258.5936

St. James Parish Hospital provides care for patients who require daily skilled services. Our Skilled Nursing Program combines healthcare experience, expanded medical resources and compassionate care to treat our patients. Patients being cared for at St. James Parish Hospital have direct access to all of our medical departments. Our team is staffed by experienced physicians, nurses,…

Therapy & Rehab – 225.258.5934

Enhancing Quality of Life St. James Parish Hospital’s therapy team offers outcome-focused, multidisciplinary outpatient and inpatient rehab services including: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Skilled Rehab Inpatient Therapy Services Orthopedic Rehab Our experienced staff of caring and highly qualified therapists each share the goal to improve our patients’ quality of life through evidence-based programs…

Wound Care – 1.877.295.2273

Helping Patients Heal The Wound Care Program of St. James Parish Hospital is designed to treat patients in an outpatient setting utilizing a comprehensive wound management plan. Our experienced staff is ready to help manage hard to heal, chronic wounds. Our team consists of skilled physicians, certified wound care nurse specialists and technicians. Our caring…

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