James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD
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James Mwakitawa Mwatibo, MD
Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Lourdes is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, which is the largest locally-owned, not-for-profit health system in Louisiana.

As such, our hospital has access to a great many resources - helping us to fulfill our mission. The hospital employs more than 2,200 people and offers a physician staff of over 600 doctors in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Lourdes' services include Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics, Stroke and a Robotics Surgery Program.
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Lourdes has brought together the most accomplished medical professionals in every field of medicine, along with advanced technology and accredited state-of-the-art facilities - all designed with you in mind. We offer you Centers of Excellence including Our Lady Lourdes Heart Hospital, a Bariatric Surgery Center, a Stroke Center and an Orthopedics program.
The Lourdes family of healthcare providers is much more extensive and accessible than you may think. The fact is that we have built a wide-ranging network of facilities and services designed to bring you and your family easy access to healthcare where you live and work. Over the years we have acquired or formed partnerships with a number of outstanding medical providers to expand our network for the good of our patients.
Our Lady of Lourdes physicians, nurses and staff are committed to providing the best care to every patient. Our goal is to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, and keep you informed of aspects of your care at every step. A patient has the option to download and complete all necessary documents prior to your visit at Lourdes.
Providing spiritual support for patients and their families is a big part of who we are and the care we provide at Our Lady of Lourdes. As a Catholic hospital, our staff members are called to serve in a healing ministry of Jesus Christ. As such, our staff is always available to pray with you and your loved ones - regardless of your religious denomination.
All of the facilities of Our Lady of Lourdes are Smoke-Free campuses. This is important for the comfort and wellness of our patients and staff. This Smoke-Free policy includes inside the medical facility and adjacent buildings, grounds, sidewalks, parking lots and parking towers. Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering the Lourdes campus so we can all breathe a little easier!
Reviews (22)
Megan Simpson
Megan Simpson
Jan 13, 2022
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Great surgeon, HORRIBLE nursing staff. My dad just underwent an extensive back surgery. He has been waiting for his pain medication for over an hour. We’ve called the nurses’ desk three times, gotten nothing but attitude from the desk. He’s a double amputee confined to his bed. He’s still sitting here in pain, with no one coming to see about him.
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Kb Fam Seafood Boil
Jan 03, 2022
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My experience here was horrible not only my aunt was fighting for her life and things was already stressful. The nurse that was over my aunt was very rude. Every time we asked a question it was the rudeness and the rolling eye like she can give a dam about our love one that’s sitting here about to die. She was mad like she missed her hair appointment or something. At this time we are trying to get a report to a chief administrator if we can get in touch with someone and we will not stop til we do. I would never ever bring any of my relatives or friends there better yet my cat or dog. Very unprofessional
Andrea Schneider
Andrea Schneider
Dec 28, 2021
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Giving this hospital one star is too much. My father was brought to this facility for a severe stroke and we ended up staying for over 40 days. Only a handful of doctors were helpful in my dads recovery. The case management team is an absolute joke. They lied to me about placement options, had a doctor lie to me about where he was being placed, and when I finally allowed the discharge because I thought it was a safe discharge plan they scheduled it for 10pm! When I got to the facility and realized their mistake I tried to correct it and the supervisor of the case manager just said "what do you
Regina Alexander Ceaser
Regina Alexander Ceaser
Dec 25, 2021
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I was feeling bad today so I went to the emergency room. There were about 50-60 people sitting near me with no masks on just coughing. I got up and went to the check in desk and asked them if it wasn’t mandatory for everyone in the waiting room to have on a mask. The Two people back of the desk really didn’t care about what I was saying. I seen how they were interacting with the people in the waiting room. They did not wear gloves as they were touching on the patients. I work at a hospital and what I seen today the state should come and fine them.
Rocky
Rocky
Dec 13, 2021
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LOURDES..The hospital where ppl go to die. Even if you're going there for a checkup. Pray you come out alive. They used to be known for this before they move where they are now and got a new face-lift and a new location, but their practices never changed. Everyone would rather go wait for hrs some for days at the charity hospital before they would go to Lourdes. And now Lourdes have brought all the hospitals in lafayette and new iberia..so if you don't want to be in their network you'll have to travel...I think they even got their claws in Baton Rouge and New Orleans...so good luck
Danielle Mouton
Danielle Mouton
Nov 15, 2021
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This has been the worst experience ever! There is no urgency in the ICU department! Nurses (most of them) are rude and unprofessional. The level of care is poor. Dr Naidu is the most disrespectful doctor I ever met!
Teena Sparks
Teena Sparks
Oct 20, 2021
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We have brought my father to the ER three times in the last six weeks and has been checked in twice.
The ER staff are caring and gracious. My father is 95 years old and hard of hearing. I have stayed nights with him when is checked in and the night staff are great
Earline Riviere
Earline Riviere
Oct 12, 2021
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On 6/30/21 I was rushed by ambulance to OLOL hospital, my spleen had burst.i was in horrific pain. I was in and of it screaming . I don't remember much but my kids tell me that staff worked so hard on me n and at one time there were 5 nurses working on me pushing blood after blood into me. I want to thank this
Crew for saving my life
My kids told me how hard n constantly y'all worked on me and I am so very thankful to you all the night crew of 7/1/21. Y'all saved my life and you too Dr Kaufman . I know l wasn't suppose to make it but I did. Thank you all.
Jason Saucier
Jason Saucier
Oct 05, 2021
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Son was sent to ER from their Urgent Care. Was in terrible pain. No one even looked at us. Sat here while other patients were sent to the back with minor issues or none at all. Other reviews said that they only treat black people bad there. Guess what? That is a lie. No service at all.
Xoxo Love
Xoxo Love
Aug 21, 2021
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ER nurses here are terrible. Very rude, extreme incompetence, lots of side talk, unprofessional and can not do the simplest thing like run an IV. I left in worse shape than I went in because the nurse bruised my entire arm. She must have missed the lesson in clinics on how to run an IV.
TheHtownCritic C.
TheHtownCritic C.
Jul 20, 2021
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Well one of the doctors called me dramatic turns out, I had to have emergency Appendix surgery. If your life depends on it I wouldn't recommend coming here .
Damon L.
Damon L.
Sep 03, 2020
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I received a call for pre check in over the phone and get told I don't have a copay for a liver biopsy my doctor ordered. When I get there and check in they tell me I'll have to pay over 2,000 dollars... absolutely terrible
Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.
Apr 05, 2020
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My husband had a minor accident offshore and was brought there. The rooms were not full and it didn't seem to be real busy. When I entered the ER room, there was dry blood on the floor from the previous patient and it was quiet some time before anyone came in the room so I could ask questions. The doctor did not take much care in stitching my husband's head wounds as we had to SEE A PLASTIC SURGEON TO CORRECT HIS STITCHING JOB. He said had we not gotten the stitches corrected, my husband would have had a permanent gap in his head and it may not have healed correctly. ALSO, THE BILLING
Mark L.
Mark L.
Nov 26, 2019
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I'm reading some of the reviews and while I certainly hate to be at hospitals, this place isn't bad at all.

I've unfortunately had both of my In-laws stay here several times in the last 3 or 4 years and overall this is a nice place. The rooms are clean as you would expect but they also have lounge chairs and even extra beds within the rooms so that a loved one can stay the night and not have to sit in a chair all night.

The staff has always been friendly and the food in the cafeteria is actually pretty good. My mother in law has been here the last few days and we just might
Aimee A.
Aimee A.
Jul 07, 2019
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My family member had surgery 6/26/2019. From the preop nurse Michelle (with her beautiful salt and pepper) hair, to the anesthesiologist Dr. Bordelon and Dr. Williams. Everyone was so kind and helpful. My family member had to stay over night. The hospital staff was very informative as well. Raena or Raella was her name (I know for a fact I am misspelling her name) she was the CNA I believe or the aid. She was SUPER nice. I felt like I was talking to one of my friends. She took excellent care of my family member. There were several nurses (Jennifer was the first one) that took care of my family
Ryan R.
Ryan R.
Feb 04, 2019
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Unprofessional and horrible staff. Went in for my wife's heart condition. Was told we would have a room in about a half hour. Waited for three and a half hours. Went to see what the issue was and was told that she had a room over an hour ago but someone accidently took her off the board. Got a temporary room in ER and a few hours pass and we are told they have a room for us in about an hour. 4 hours later and still no room. Customer relations woman happened to check on us and I tell her what's going on and wonder why we still don't have a room. About twenty minutes later we are told
Kimber D.
Kimber D.
Sep 25, 2018
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There is a lazy nurse named Jennifer. I love Lordes, they are clean and kind. But watch out for her. She is a neglectful nurse. Like I understand if you don't know how to do your job but at least notice when your patient has something wrong with them. All you had to do is look at them, identify the problem and tell someone else. Like geez. Please give her more training. She obviously needs it.
Mary L.
Mary L.
Aug 13, 2018
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The only part of my trip to the ER that was professional, caring, and worth paying the VERY HEFTY BILL for was the nurse who handled my care. The doctor, who visited my room for under 60 seconds, laughed at me and customer service has been a nightmare ever since.
Gene S.
Gene S.
Jun 12, 2018
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Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is the very best Hospital I have visited. I have been to Lafayette General and Iberia General both of which are good hospitals but not as good as our Lady of Lourdes. Very well designed and equipped. Highly trained staff who immediately meet your every need.
Nik M.
Nik M.
Jul 24, 2017
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Absolutely terrible place. Waited 2 hours to be seen. Maybe a 30min procedure and no help from their "MD".

This place is about the money, cost me more than $1k.
Scotty W.
Scotty W.
Nov 01, 2016
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Only here for some tests for the day. The staff and services have been amazing! The Faith based management is shown in the facility and staff. It feels more like a sanctuary than a hospital. As to other comments about cleanliness, this place is spotless.
Anne S.
Anne S.
Jun 14, 2016
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This by far is the most dirty hospital I have ever encountered. We were visiting from out of town and my husband spent some time here this weekend with a emergency. Sad that a new beautiful hospital is not synonymous with cleanliness.