Consultants in Dysphagia Diagnosis and Management

Louisiana Dysphagia Consultants

   Proudly serving the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette areas

(225) 308-7333 or toll-free (877) 787-9846

Fax: (877) 787-9377
Text Box: Louisiana Dysphagia Consultants is a medical practice specializing in dysphagia consultations with modified barium swallow studies. Our practice takes place in state-of-the-art mobile clinics, bringing our diagnostic experts to your location. We began seeing patients on January 24, 2012. Text Box: HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR STUDY: Text Box: 1.) Obtain a physician’s order for our service 2.) Make a copy of patient’s insurance information 3.) Fill out the appropriate intake form: 4.) Fax all of the above to LDC at: (877) 787-9377

Louisiana Dysphagia Consultants

233 Summer Ridge

Sunset, LA 70584

Phone: (225) 308-7333

Fax: (877) 787-9377

CLICK HERE For skilled nursing facility patient

CLICK HERE For home health patient

CLICK HERE For pediatric patient
Text Box: What are the benefits of having an onsite mobile swallowing study with Louisiana Dysphagia Consultants? Reduce transport and waiting times for patients that have difficulty transporting to and from the hospital for this procedure Improve the comprehensive nature of video swallowing evaluation by including treating therapist, caregivers, etc, as part of the study process. Develop detailed and realistic treatment plans for directed treatment of swallowing, allowing for better progress with therapeutic intervention Shift focus of the swallow study from detection of aspiration to assessing underlying pathophysiology, assessing structural vs. muscular function of structures involved in swallowing, and determine how diagnosis, prognosis and wishes are important for individualized recommendations Provide education to staff, allowing for better follow thru with understanding diet recommendation and treatment plans and the role of oral care in reducing occurrence of aspiration pneumonia

For scheduling questions/conferences/contracting/in-services, contact Piper Harris, Managing Partner, at: (832) 563-7464

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