Orleans Parish
Medical Society

Name: Orleans Parish Medical Society
Address: 4937 Hearst Street, Metairie, LA, 70001-1120, US
Telephone: (504) 302-1900

Serving Greater New Orleans Physicians Since 1878

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147+ Years Supporting

Physicians in New Orleans

The mission of the Orleans Parish Medical Society is to serve as the voice of and advocate for the medical profession in the Greater New Orleans area for the benefit of patients and the community, and to be the primary proponent of the ethical practice of medicine.

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The Benefits of Membership

Stay Sharp

Earn CME credits on your schedule.
Learn from top physicians and leaders.
Stay ahead without wasting time.

Build Connections

Meet physicians across specialties.
Get referrals & collaboration opportunities.
Access exclusive events in New Orleans.

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Protect Your Practice

Stay ahead of policy and reimbursement changes.
Have a voice in local and state decisions.
We handle the noise so you can focus on patients.

Our Journey in Numbers

148

Years of Service

500+

Active Members

3 Key

Public Health Milestones

Leadership that is always evolving.

Our leadership is dedicated to driving excellence and innovation at OPMS. With a shared commitment to integrity, collaboration, and results, our leaders bring a wealth of experience and expertise to guide our organization forward.

Meet the Team

Dr. Emmett Chapital is a New Orleans native. He is a graduate of St. Augustine High School, Lake Forest College, Tulane University School of Medicine where he received his MD degree, and Tulane AB Freeman School of Business where he received an MBA degree.

Dr. Chapital completed an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Tulane University Affiliated Hospital Program, as well as a Cardiology Fellowship at the Tulane University Affiliated Hospital Program. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Chapital is in private practice and practices General and Nuclear Cardiology in the metro New Orleans area.