Rachel Bezdek, MD

01/26/2026

Ladies. I am told that Ochsner is open for business tomorrow. If you are unable to attend your appointment due to childcare needs, or do not feel safe on the road, please go on your portal with my chart to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Stay safe and stay warm!
If you don’t have access to Mychart, you can call the Ochsner scheduling line at
866-624-7637.
For any medical needs, advice, or prescription refills, please contact the Advice line at 504-464-8506.

01/19/2026

On this beautiful day, I am reminded that the greatest good is love. Thank you for that reminder, Dr King.

12/31/2025

As we wrap up 2025 and embark on a new chapter in my practice, I am delighted to be returning to the office and resuming regular operations.
Thank you all for your understanding and support during this transition.
Ochsner now has my schedule open for appointments, and I encourage you to prioritize your self-care by scheduling a visit at your earliest convenience
To schedule, call 866-624-7637.
For any medical needs, advice, or prescription refills, please contact the Advice line at 504-464-8506.
I hope you have a happy and safe New Year!

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas to all and to all a GOOD NIGHT!
🎅 🐊
Wishing holiday cheer and laughter and health into the new year! ❤️

12/05/2025

Scheduling is open!
Call 866-624-7637 to set up an appointment in La Place @ 502 Rue de Sante in the MOB or Kenner @ 180 W Esplanade Ave
Online scheduling will be available soon, so I am told.

12/05/2025

anyone remember when I began practicing in this wonderful community?
Here I am with a beautiful baby girl who also made her debut that same year!
16 years and counting!
I am looking forward to my return!
I will start orientation soon, then my first office day is December 29.
Please call Ochsner scheduling to set up your appointment.

866-624-7637

11/25/2025

https://youtu.be/Jk35vmxVYV4?si=OPQwjDB29fTYhJ7P

I have been enjoying overnight oats. Love this recipe from Princess Diana’s personal chef.
It’s rich in fiber and antioxidants when berries are added. Get your probiotics with some Greek yogurt! I add a dash of collagen powder and pea protein to support muscle and bone health! Tasty and nutritious!

It was Princess Diana's breakfast dish most mornings. Super healthy and packed with protein and nutrients the perfect start to her busy days. Of course every...

11/12/2025

Today I am so grateful to all of our veterans and their families for their sacrifice. We enjoy our freedom thanks to their greatness!

11/05/2025

What’s up Wednesday?

Well, first of all, I’m not yet in the office 🤨

I am planning to be up and running the week of December 15!

In the meantime, I want to make sure that you don’t run out of your medication
I get especially frustrated when my patients run out of their birth control or their hormone replacement therapy!
These are essential medications, and I want to make sure that you are feeling well and being taken care of during my unplanned absence.

Ochsner has set up a special nurse line for my patients in need of care

504-464-8142

Nurse Melissa is ready to take your calls, and she is very kind and knowledgeable in the field of OBGYN
Melissa will make sure that you have refills on your essential medications to cover you until you are able to get in for an appointment with me.

Although my schedule has not yet been opened, she can add you to a waiting list and will contact you as soon as my schedule is open

She is also able to connect you with a doc in my new call group at Ochsner. This is incredibly important for pregnant moms and women in need of an urgent visit.

Do NOT delay your care.

Please call nurse Melissa at 504-464-8142

She is available Monday -Friday 830-430

She has a voicemail that she will check throughout the day. Please leave a message if she is unable to answer immediately , she will call you back.

Thank you for your patience!

10/19/2025

October is breast cancer awareness month!
Check out this informative video featuring Dr Amy Rivere, MD
Get your breast screening! I had mine last week!

Read more on Ochsner Breast Cancer Awareness / Uncommon Signs of Breast Cancer at

10/13/2025

Update for my patients!

As many of you already know, I have parted ways with LCMC.
I am excited to announce that I am partnering with Ochsner to continue serving my wonderful patients in the River Parishes.
Ochsner is very excited to invest in our awesome community!
Please know that I will be back in La Place shortly.
It has been my honor and great joy to partner with all of you in your healthcare journey over the past 16 years, and I have no intention of giving up my calling anytime soon.
Please contact Ochsner scheduling when you are due for your next visit. They are working on opening up my schedule in La Place as soon as possible.
I will update this post with the proper number ASAP.
Please check back for updates!
Update:🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
Ochsner has set up a special nurse line for my patients in need of care
Nurse Melissa is ready to take your calls, and she is very kind and knowledgeable in the field of OBGYN

Although my schedule has not yet been opened, she can add you to a waiting list and will contact you as soon as I am back in my office.
She is also able to connect you with a doc in my new call group at Ochsner. This is incredibly important for pregnant moms and women in need of an urgent visit
Do NOT delay your care.
Please call nurse Melissa at 504-464-8142
She is available Monday -Friday 830-430
She has a voicemail that she will check throughout the day. Please leave a message if she is unable to answer immediately , she will call you back.
She will take your information and either add you to my waitlist, or if an urgent appointment is needed, a clinical scheduler will call you to set up an urgent appointment
Thank you for your patience!

09/23/2025

My wonderful patients. Do not choose fear over science. The White House released a very scary and unfounded conspiracy theory suggesting a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. If it was THAT SIMPLE — don’t you think the thousands of scientists, therapists, teachers and parents of autistic children would have figured that out by now?
There is NO scientific evidence linking Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism in children.
Take a deep breath and read the literature for yourself!

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr