(Press-News.org) BATON ROUGE, La. – As part of its continued investment in specialty care access for the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers who are now accepting new patients.
Alexis Ambeau, PhD, practices neuropsychology at Ochsner Health Center – O'Neal, specializing in assessing adults with a range of conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders and other dementias, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke, central nervous system infections and primary psychiatric disorders. She emphasizes integrated and culturally informed care, and comprehensive evaluations to support diagnosis, treatment planning and patient education. Dr. Ambeau earned a PhD in counseling psychology from Ball State University. She completed an internship at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and a fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Ochsner Health.
Sherry Coleman, NP, joins Ochsner Health Center – O'Neal, providing specialized care for a wide range of mental health conditions. Her experience includes crisis intervention, medication management and psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient settings. She addresses both the psychological and physical aspects of patient care, and works with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery and emotional wellness. Coleman earned a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. She is board certified in psychiatric mental health through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Amy David, NP, specializes in ear, nose and throat medicine at Ochsner Health Center – Prairieville and Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, treating adults and children. Her expertise includes allergy testing, immunotherapy, hearing and balance evaluation, ear, nasal and throat problems, along with post-operative care and procedural support. David earned a master’s degree in nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds certification in otorhinolaryngology nursing. She is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Madeleine Dehner, MD, practices family medicine at Ochsner Health Center – O'Neal with an interest in women’s health, sports medicine and preventative care. She treats a wide range of medical needs, including hypertension and diabetes. She also has experience in lifestyle and integrative medicine, which combines traditional medical treatment with evidence-based therapies and changes in areas like nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management to prevent and treat chronic disease. Dr. Dehner earned a medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Victoria Page, MD, is a board-certified ear, nose and throat physician at Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, offering comprehensive care for voice, airway and swallowing disorders in adults and children. She provides advanced procedures such as laryngeal microflaps and laryngoplasty, and a wide range of in-office procedures, including vocal fold augmentation, laryngeal Botox injections and laser ablation. Dr. Page earned a medical degree from The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. She completed a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where she received advanced training in the management of complex voice and airway conditions.
Maci Petite, NP, practices women’s health medicine at Ochsner Health Center – O'Neal. She provides personalized, comprehensive services across all stages of life, including preventive gynecologic health. She also has experience providing obstetric care, supporting labor and delivery, assisting in Cesarean sections and providing post-surgical recovery care as a labor and delivery nurse. Petite earned a master’s degree in nursing from Nicholls State University. She is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.
Anna Claire Saucier, MD, is an OB/GYN at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, offering a full range of women's health services, including routine wellness exams, prenatal and postpartum care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and management of complex obstetric conditions. Dr. Saucier earned a medical degree from LSU Health Shreveport and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Houston Methodist Hospital. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Saucier has contributed to published research on pregnancy outcomes, gynecologic surgery and women’s mental health.
To schedule an appointment at any Ochsner location, call 866-624-7637 or visit www.ochsner.org/info. Online appointments are available through the MyOchsner patient portal.
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About Ochsner Baton Rouge
With 650 physicians and advanced practice providers across the area, Ochsner Baton Rouge includes Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, a full-service, award-winning 150-bed hospital, and Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, which offers a short-stay and outpatient surgery center, primary care and specialty services like cardiology, neurology, women’s services and the Shaquille O’Neal Pediatric Super Clinic. Ochsner delivers care closer to home with more than 40 health clinics, urgent care and health-and-wellness centers in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes, including Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center – Baton Rouge and Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite Training Complex – Burbank. Ochsner Baton Rouge has been recognized for excellence and quality of care by Becker’s Hospital Review, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics and Leapfrog. Ochsner Baton Rouge is a part of Ochsner Health. To learn more about Ochsner Baton Rouge, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook.
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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands specialty physicians and providers at area clinics and O’Neal hospital
2026-02-24
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