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Joseph Ortenberg

Joseph Ortenberg, MD

4.760 ratings, 9 reviews

Urology

Accepting New Patients
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Need help scheduling? Call 504.896.2888

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 0-11
  • Teens 12-17
  • Young Adults 18-21

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Joseph Ortenberg

Dr. Joseph Ortenberg is a board-certified Pediatric Urologist at Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Urology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Ortenberg serves as a Professor of Clinical Urology at LSU Health New Orleans. When asked why he continues to practice medicine, Dr. Ortenberg said, "I have enjoyed being a part of the growth of Children's Hospital's Pediatric Urology Program. I know all of our hard work has paid off when I get a hug from a patient, or thanks from a parent." Dr. Ortenberg sees patients at the main campus of Children's Hospital in Uptown New Orleans, Children's Hospital Outpatient Center of Baton Rouge, Children's Hospital Northshore Center in Covington, and Children's Hospital Lafayette Clinic at Burdin Riehl. To schedule an appointment at any location, please call our scheduling line at 504.896.2888.

Insurances Accepted

Locations

  1. Urology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
  2. Urology - Children's Hospital Pediatrics Specialty Care & Outpatient Therapy Covington
  3. Urology - Children's Hospital Specialty Care Baton Rouge
  4. Urology - Children's Hospital Specialty Care Lafayette

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Hospiital For Sick Children - Toronto, 1982
  • Residency: McGill Univ./Royal Victoria Hosp., 1978
  • Medical Education: McGill University (Montreal General Hospital), 1976

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

60 ratings, 9 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    The nurses are very friendly. They've gotten me water before whenever I was flustered. They are just very helpful and kind. Dr. Ortenberg is also very kind. He reads the room and responds appropriately. That's all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Ortenberg was fantastic at calming the nerves of my husband and I while taking care of our child. He made sure to come and speak to us directly and explain to us what results we were looking at when we were told there was another issue we needed to take a look at, which just showed he was very conscious of our anxiety and wanted to make sure we felt good while he was treating our child, which we really truly appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    He was very thorough and took his time explaining everything he is going to do to help my child. He answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Ortenberg always listens and explains things in a very clear manner. He's a great doctor. I would recommend him to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very thorough, takes his time

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    The entire staff was friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Ortenberg holds a special place in my family's heart for his care and expertise during my son's three complex surgeries. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    The Dr listened to my concerns and explained to me why this was happening. No one ever told me why this was happening. He taught me something I never knew.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    The nurses are very friendly. They've gotten me water before whenever I was flustered. They are just very helpful and kind. Dr. Ortenberg is also very kind. He reads the room and responds appropriately. That's all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Ortenberg was fantastic at calming the nerves of my husband and I while taking care of our child. He made sure to come and speak to us directly and explain to us what results we were looking at when we were told there was another issue we needed to take a look at, which just showed he was very conscious of our anxiety and wanted to make sure we felt good while he was treating our child, which we really truly appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    He was very thorough and took his time explaining everything he is going to do to help my child. He answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Ortenberg always listens and explains things in a very clear manner. He's a great doctor. I would recommend him to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very thorough, takes his time

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    The entire staff was friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Ortenberg holds a special place in my family's heart for his care and expertise during my son's three complex surgeries. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    The Dr listened to my concerns and explained to me why this was happening. No one ever told me why this was happening. He taught me something I never knew.