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Dr. Lester Prats, MD

Dr. Lester Prats, MD

Urology*

Dr. Lester Prats, MD is a urologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Prats has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(504) 842-4083

Dr. Prats is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Prats' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prats

4.4

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debra Davis – Mar 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Earl Williams – Jun 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Adams – May 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Apr 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
metairie, la – Mar 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

A native of New Orleans, Dr. Prats earned his medical degree from LSU and completed his internship and Surgical and Urology residencies at Charity Hospital. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1994. Dr. Prats is board certified in Urology and...read more

  • Urology

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  • Charity Hospital Of Louisiana|louisiana State University Medical Center - New Orleans, La

    Residency Hospital

  • Charity Hospital Of Louisiana|louisiana State University Medical Center - New Orleans, La

    Internship Hospital

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Dr. Prats is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
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    Practice

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation1516 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ochsner Medical Center

      1516 Jefferson Hwy
      New Orleans, LA 70121
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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