Finding ED care in New Orleans and Metairie
Erection problems are common and very treatable, and men across New Orleans, Metairie, and the rest of Jefferson Parish have good options close to home. This guide explains who treats ED, what a good first visit looks like, and where to start.
Where to start in the New Orleans area
Any of these is a good first step. Choose the one that fits your needs, schedule, and budget.
- Aspire Health and Wellness†. A men’s health clinic in Metairie specializing in erectile dysfunction and weight loss, with free private visits and a range of treatment options. Visit aspireneworleans.com.
- Your primary care doctor. A good place to start, especially if you also want your heart, blood sugar, and hormone levels checked.
- A urologist. Specialists in men’s urologic and sexual health. Most major health systems in the area have urology clinics; your primary care doctor can refer you.
- A community health center. Clinics across Orleans and Jefferson parishes charge based on income, with or without insurance. Find a community health center.
- Veterans. Enrolled veterans can get men’s health care through Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care.
† Affiliated with Aspire Community Care. We’re a nonprofit and don’t provide medical care; choose any provider that fits you.
Who treats erectile dysfunction
- Primary care doctors diagnose and treat many cases of ED, often starting with prescription pills.
- Urologists handle more complex cases, including problems after prostate treatment, and offer the full range of options.
- Men’s health clinics focus on ED, testosterone, and related concerns, and often offer faster appointments and more treatment choices in one place.
- Telehealth services can prescribe some treatments online, though an in-person visit is better if you need an exam or blood work.
What a good first visit looks like
- A private conversation about your symptoms, health history, and medicines
- A check of blood pressure and, when needed, blood work for blood sugar, cholesterol, or testosterone
- A clear explanation of treatment options, including pills, injections, and other choices
- A plan for follow-up, so you can adjust if the first option isn’t right
Not sure what to say? Here’s how to bring it up.
Questions to ask any clinic or provider
- Is a licensed physician or nurse practitioner overseeing my care?
- Which treatments do you offer, and which do you recommend for me?
- Will you check for heart disease, diabetes, or low testosterone?
- What will my visit and treatment cost, and is it covered by insurance?
- How do follow-up visits work?
Be careful with
- Pills or supplements sold online without a prescription, which may contain hidden drugs
- Promises of guaranteed results
- Any provider who skips a basic health history before treatment
Paying for ED care
Many insurance plans cover the visit and lab work, and generic ED pills have become much more affordable. Ask about costs up front. If cost is a barrier, a community health center or Louisiana Medicaid may help. See free and low-cost options.
Comparing options? Read how to choose an ED provider for red flags to avoid and questions to ask, and what ED treatment costs in Louisiana.
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ED and Your Heart
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