For nearly 50 years, South Louisiana Medical Associates (SLMA) has been committed to providing quality healthcare, advancing medical education and building healthier communities throughout South Louisiana.
From primary care and preventive medicine to advanced specialties and innovative treatments, SLMA brings together experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to helping patients and families achieve better health.
Our mission extends beyond individual appointments. Through medical education, community partnerships and a continued investment in quality care, we strive to make healthcare more accessible for the people and communities we serve.
Comprehensive Healthcare Close to Home
Finding the right medical care should not mean traveling far from home or navigating multiple healthcare systems.
SLMA provides patients throughout Houma, Morgan City and surrounding South Louisiana communities with access to a broad range of medical services.
Our medical specialties include primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, pediatrics, surgery, rheumatology, sports medicine and many more.
Whether patients need a routine wellness visit, ongoing management of a chronic condition or specialized medical treatment, our physicians and clinical teams work together to deliver personalized, coordinated care.
Through our comprehensive health clinics and specialty services, patients can establish lasting relationships with providers who understand their medical needs and the communities they call home.
Nearly 50 Years of Academic Medicine and Medical Education
SLMA's commitment to healthcare is rooted in its longstanding mission of medical education and physician training.
Through our relationship with Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, our physicians have played an important role in training generations of medical professionals.
Our providers have helped educate physicians, medical residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses, many of whom continue serving patients throughout South Louisiana.
By combining clinical practice with medical education, SLMA helps prepare future healthcare professionals while supporting access to medical expertise within our region.
Expanding Access Through Community Partnerships
Our commitment to serving South Louisiana extends beyond our own clinics.
For nearly 50 years, SLMA physicians have provided care at Chabert Medical Center, supporting a longstanding mission of caring for medically underserved populations.
That mission continues through our partnership with Life Coast Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike serving communities across South Louisiana.
Through Life Coast, patients have access to primary care, preventive services, behavioral health, specialty care and affordable medication programs.
These partnerships reflect a shared purpose: helping more individuals and families receive the healthcare they need, regardless of their circumstances.
By working together, we are extending our reach, reducing barriers to care and strengthening the healthcare resources available throughout our communities.
Recognized for Quality Care and Patient Experience
At SLMA, quality is more than a goal. It is a commitment reflected in the care we provide every day.
SLMA has received the Quality Champion Certificate from AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana and the Physician Summit Award from Louisiana Healthcare Connections for our commitment to high-quality, accessible healthcare.
That commitment is also reflected in five-star quality ratings based on CMS benchmarks for diabetes management, blood pressure control and breast cancer screening.
In 2025, three SLMA physicians received UnitedHealthcare's United Hero Award for Patient Experience, an honor earned by fewer than 5% of qualified providers nationwide.
We are also proud to be recognized locally through honors such as the Point of Vue People's Choice Awards and the Bayou's Best Community's Choice Awards.
Together, these achievements reflect our continued focus on clinical quality, patient experience and the trust of the communities we serve.
Innovation That Supports Better Health
As healthcare evolves, SLMA continues to invest in medical technology and services that help patients access the care they need.
From continuous glucose monitoring and advanced specialty treatments to convenient telemedicine services, our providers combine medical expertise with technology to support personalized healthcare.
Through SLMA Sports Medicine, led by Dr. Joseph Garcia, young athletes can also access cardiac screening based on FIFA recommendations, with a resting 12-lead EKG available during sports physicals at no additional cost.
Our commitment to wellness also extends to skin health and aesthetics through SLMA Skin Bar, where medical expertise meets personalized skincare and aesthetic treatments.
These services reflect our belief that comprehensive healthcare should support patients at every stage of life.
Your Partner in Wellness
Our commitment to South Louisiana has always been about more than treating illness. It is about building relationships, expanding access to care and helping our communities thrive.
Whether you need a primary care physician, specialized treatment or support managing your long-term health, SLMA is here for you.
Take the next step toward better health. Schedule your appointment with South Louisiana Medical Associates today.
Call 985-262-1639 or visit www.slma.cc to learn more about our providers, locations and services.