Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Saturday
8am - 3pm
Sunday
8am - 12 noon

Prescription Weight Loss

Get Medication To Lose Weight

DOT Physical

CDL Medical Physical

Coast Guard Physical

(Merchant Mariner Physical)

PCR COVID TRAVEL TEST

Same Day Results in 15 minutes

Immigration Medical Physical

Fastest Immigration Results In NOLA

Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana

Travel Vaccinations

Vaccinations for International Traveling

Galleri Test

Screen for 50 types of cancer with one test

Gretna Medical Center

315 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 364-1844

Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Saturday
8am - 3pm
Sunday
8am - 12 noon

Coast Guard Physical

(Merchant Mariner Physical)

DOT Physical

Open 7 Days A Week

PCR COVID Test for Travel

15 minute Same Day Results

Medical Marijuana Clinic

License to Prescribe

Immigration Medical Physical

Fastest Immigration Physical in NOLA

Travel Vaccinations

Vaccinations for International Travel

Galleri test

Screen for 50 types of cancers with one test

We have Spanish and Vietnamese speaking doctors. 

(Clinica Medica)

Primary Care | Urgent Care | Pediatric Care

2/2/2023

New office hours

Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm
Saturday 7am-3pm
Sunday 8am-12pm. 

Updates: April 15, 2022

We offer many different services at our clinic, including COVID testing.  There is a 25 dollar no show fee for a doctor's visit only.  If you are 30 minutes late or you don’t cancel at least 24 hours before the appointment, the no show fee will be applied to future doctor's visit.  Use our contact page to cancel your doctor's appointment.  New medicaid patients will be accepted starting May 2nd.

COVID testing patients can walk in anytime during business hours as long as you pay for your own test with your own money.

We are one of the few clinics that can do a 15 minute PCR COVID test because we do the testing in-house. Most other clinics require a 2 to 3 day wait time because they ship it out.  Molecular PCR testing is part of NOLA's guidelines for a safe reopening and it is approved for all international travel.   NOLA guidelines include events, indoor activities, and Saints games.

Keep in mind that we are receiving a high volume of calls due to the pandemic. Getting through the phone lines is extremely difficult. Use our contact page on the website to request an appointment and someone will actually get back to you.

 

COVID Testing for International Flights

  • Out of pocket cost - 15 min molecular PCR COVID-19 test for flights, same day results.
  • No appointment needed, just show up at least 1 hour before we close.
  • Insurance does not cover molecular PCR testing.
  • Bring your passport or what you plan to use for identification at the airport to your COVID test because the documentation we give you for your COVID test must match in order to make it through airline checkpoints.

For more information on the types of COVID testing that we offer including sensitivity, how long the test will take, QR codes and stamps visit our page with details about same day COVID-19 testing for the New Orleans and surrounding areas.  If you need information on coronavirus event testing, visit our page on COVID-19 event testing services.

 

Vaccinations:
Vaccinations are handled by NOLA COVID Vaccination Center.  Visit their page to scheduled a vaccination.  Click this link if you need to reach Expressway Pharmacy's page for more information.

 

Payments made in clinic on our credit card machine has a 3.5% fee. We accept cash. We don't accept checks

Updates: Thursday 9/23/2021

COVID Testing for Flights

Our facility has an in house 15 minute PCR COVID testing kit for international flights.  Most other clinics require a 3 to 5 day wait time because they mail it out.  We do the test in our facility and you get your results in about 15 minutes on the same day.

  • 15 min PCR COVID-19 test for flights, same day results.
  • No appointment needed, just show up at least 1 hour before we close.
  • No insurance will cover PCR COVID testing for travelers because insurance companies have deemed traveling as not medically necessary.
  • Bring your passport or what you plan to use for identification at the airport to your COVID test because the documentation we give you for your COVID test must match in order to make it through TSA.

COVID Testing for Symptoms or Exposure
If you need a COVID test for exposure or symptoms, your insurance company will dictate what COVID test you get, which means you are not guaranteed to get a rapid 15 minute test. The wait time can be up to a few days depending on what type of COVID test your insurance is willing to cover.

 

  • You could also opt to self-pay for a COVID test to get your results in 15 to 20 minutes. No appointment needed for self-pay patients because you don't have to see a provider.  Insurance requires that you see a provider in order to cover a COVID test.

 

For more information on the types of COVID testing that we offer including sensitivity and how long the test will take, visit our page with details about same day COVID-19 testing for the New Orleans and surrounding areas.  If you need information on coronavirus event testing, visit our page on COVID-19 event testing services.

 

Medication Refill Notice:
RX refills for patients dislocated require a telehealth visit if it's been over a month since their last visit to the clinic.

COVID Testing Updates: 8/20/2021

We are receiving a high volume of calls due to the pandemic.  Getting through the phone lines is extremely difficult.  You will reach someone faster if you use our contact page.  Additionally we take walk-in patients if you need to be seen today. We take walk-in patients up until an hour before we close.  Appointments are seen first.  General COVID information below.

COVID Pneumonia:  We have an X-ray machine that can help determine if you have pneumonia.  Our X-ray tech is only available during the weekdays.

COVID Testing for Flights
Our facility has an in house 15 minute PCR COVID testing kit for international flights.  Most other clinics require a 3 to 5 day wait time because they mail it out.  We do the test in our facility and you get your results in about 15 minutes on the same day.

  • 15 min PCR COVID-19 test for flights, same day results.
  • No appointment needed, just show up at least 1 hour before we close.
  • No insurance will cover PCR COVID testing for travelers because insurance companies have deemed traveling as not medically necessary.
  • Bring your passport or what you plan to use for identification at the airport to your COVID test because the documentation we give you for your COVID test must match in order to make it through TSA.

COVID Testing for Symptoms or Exposure
If you need a COVID test for exposure or symptoms, your insurance company will dictate what COVID test you get, which means you are not guaranteed to get a rapid 15 minute test. The wait time can be up to a few days depending on what type of COVID test your insurance is willing to cover.

 

  • You could also opt to self-pay for a COVID test to get your results in 15 to 20 minutes. No appointment needed for self-pay patients because you don't have to see a provider.  Insurance requires that you see a provider in order to cover a COVID test.

 

For more information on the types of COVID testing that we offer including sensitivity and how long the test will take, visit our page with details about same day COVID-19 testing for the New Orleans and surrounding areas.  If you need information on coronavirus event testing, visit our page on COVID-19 event testing services.

COVID Testing Updates: 8/14/2021

Biofire RPEZ PCR testing approved for international flights: in stock and same day results
 
Binax NOW 15 min rapid COVID test, not approved for international flights: in stock
 
Phone Lines: Be aware, we are receiving a high volume of calls due to the pandemic.  Getting through the phone lines is extremely difficult.  You will reach someone faster if you use our contact page.  
 
COVID Pneumonia:  We have an X-ray machine that can help determine if you have pneumonia.  Our X-ray tech is only available during the weekdays.

COVID Testing Updates: 8/11/2021

Due to extremely high demand, we have RUN OUT of 15 minute PCR COVID testingWe are currently waiting for more supply from the manufacturer, please check back for more updates. 
 
Phone Lines: Be aware, we are receiving a high volume of calls due to the pandemic.  Getting through the phone lines is extremely difficult.  You will reach someone faster if you use our contact page.  
 
COVID Pneumonia:  We have an X-ray machine that can help determine if you have pneumonia.  Our X-ray tech is only available during the weekdays.
About Our Facility

Gretna Medical Center in the heart of the Westbank houses multiple facilities that can meet your health care needs.   We are a primary care facility that takes urgent care patients as we are open 7 days a week.  We also take walk-on patients.  Our facility also includes a pediatric doctor and can do a wide variety testing.  We can handle a number of procedures that includes, x-rays, school physicals,  CDL physicals, and immigration physicals.  If you don’t see the procedure here that you are looking for, feel free to contact us for more information.

Medical Center Services

Urgent Care

Most people don’t require an emergency room visit and keep in mind that ER visits are very expensive.  Come to us first to help determine how seriouse your symptoms are.  

Pediatric Care

We offer top-quality medical care for children of all ages. We offer a wide variety of services for this precious age group including immunizations, and sick visits.

Early Cancer Detection 

Our clinic will help screen you for early cancer detection. A provider can offer you a consultation and our clinic can use a Galleri test to help detect over 50 forms of cancer.

Civil Surgeon Exam

We are proud to be licensed in the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans as a civil surgeon to ensure seeking lawful permanent residence in the U.S. is admissible on public health grounds.

In-House Laboratory

Thanks to our advanced on-site laboratory, we can perform same-day EKG’s, blood-work, and X-ray imaging so you’ll get the treatment you need at one location.

COVID Testing for Saints Games

Our facility can provide 15 minute PCR results.  PCR testing is approved for international travel and indoor activities around the NOLA area includine the Saints football game

Comprehensive Health Care

to The People of the Westbank

of New Orleans

Gretna Medical Center is centrally located in the Westbank of New orleans.  Our location is right off of the Expressway which means you are only a 5 to 10 minute drive from practically anywhere in the Westbank.  View the areas below to see where a majority of our patients come from.

 

Algeries Estelle Marrero Woodlawn
Belle Chasse Gretna Terrytown Woodmere
Chalmette Harvey Westwego

Comprehensive Health Care

to The People of the Westbank

of New Orleans

Gretna Medical Center is centrally located in the Westbank of New orleans.  Our location is right off of the Expressway which means you are only a 5 to 10 minute drive from practically anywhere in the Westbank.  View the areas below to see where a majority of our patients come from.

 

Algeries Marrero
Belle Chasse Terrytown
Chalmette Westwego
Eastelle Terrytown
Gretna Woodlawn
Harvey Woodmere
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Experienced Providers

Our team of providers are available each day to provide you with the best care possible.

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Professional & Friendly Staff

Our staff members understand that you deserve the highest quality of care. 

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Open 7 Days a Week

We are here to help you every day of the week. Schedule an appointment today!

Accepts Most Major Insurance Plans

We accept most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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Walk-In's Accepted

Call before walking in to make sure the clinic is still taking walk-in patients.  There is a cut off point due to capacity issues.

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Accepting New Patients

Gretna Medical Center is always accepting new patients. Simply give us a call to schedule an appointment today!

See If We Are In Your Network

Open 7 days a week. Walk-in patients are welcome.

Fax: (504) 367-6022

315 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053

Business Hours
Monday - Saturday
7am - 5pm
Sunday
7am - 12 noon

Book Online Appointment

Our phone lines can be extremely busy.  If you don't need to be seen today, please use our contact page to get your question answered or book an online appointment.  We have someone that monitors the questions from the contact page 7 days a week and you will get an answer extremely fast.

Self-pay COVID Testing Patients May Walk In

Our phone lines can be extremely busy.  If you don't need to be seen today, please use our contact page to get your question answered or book an online appointment.  We have someone that monitors the questions from the contact page 7 days a week and you will get an answer extremely fast.

You may come as a walk-in if you are testing for COVID as long as you self pay.  We take COVID testing walk-in patients only if you are paying for the test yourself.

Gretna Medical Center