Medical Toxicology - Emergency Medicine Residency Program | Ochsner Health

The Division of Medical Toxicology provides bedside care for patients with toxicity from medications, substances of abuse, plants or animals. They provide emergency addiction care in the setting overdose and withdrawal. We are dedicated to providing not only excellent clinical care, but also educational experiences for the students and residents. We strive to participate in formal research and hospital committees and initiatives to advance patient care in the realm of Medical Toxicology.

Ann Arens, MD

Annie Arens, MD

Alexis Cates, DO

Alexis Cates, DO

Daniel Rivera, MD

Daniel Rivera, MD

Daniel Sessions, MD

Daniel Sessions, MD

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A Sense of Doom by the Ocean

Aaron Steele, MD; Emergency Medicine PGY-2

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Xylazine: An “Apocalyptic” Threat to the Opioid Epidemic

Donna Saffaei, MD; Emergency Medicine PGY 3

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Olivia Williams, DO; Emergency Medicine PGY 2

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Make Some “shroom” for Psilocybin in Treating Depression

Emily Schneider, MD; Emergency Medicine PGY 2

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Red, White and Royal Street Blue

Brock Parman, MD; Emergency Medicine PGY 2

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Snake Hissteria

Petrus Malherbe, MD; Emergency Medicine PGY 2