Children's Hospital Expands Pediatric Primary Care Access, Welcoming Dr. Tanya Busenlener and Dr. Amy Glick to its Lakeside Pediatrics Clinic

Pediatrics expansion allows Children’s Hospital to best serve the health needs of children and families across Southeast Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS – Children’s Hospital New Orleans is pleased to announce that two long-serving pediatricians, Dr. Tanya Busenlener and Dr. Amy Glick, will join its Lakeside Pediatrics clinic located at 4845 Veterans Blvd beginning in November. The addition of Dr. Busenlener and Dr. Glick to the Children’s Hospital pediatrics family will expand access to pediatric primary care for families in Metairie and beyond.

Dr. Busenlener is a graduate of LSU School of Medicine, and completed her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is board certified in pediatrics and has practiced pediatrics since 1997. Dr. Glick is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and completed her pediatric training at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. She is board certified in pediatrics and has practiced since 2000.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Busenlener and Dr. Glick to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, where they will provide expert pediatric primary care as members of our Lakeside Pediatrics team,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Hospital New Orleans. “This exciting growth furthers the impact of our family of more than 37 pediatric primary care providers who work incredibly hard, day in and day out, to support the health and wellbeing of our patients and their families.”

Onhealthy days and sick days – and for any health needs in between - the pediatricians at Children’s Hospital New Orleans offer primary care services from 14 locations throughout Southeast Louisiana. The pediatric primary care team is dedicated to caring for children from birth through adolescence, serving more than 130,000 children just last year.

“Patients of Dr. Glick and Dr. Busenlener can have complete confidence knowing they can easily access their pediatrician along with an extended network of unmatched care with Louisiana’s top pediatric specialists,” said Nicole Laborde, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN,Assistant Vice President with responsibility for Ambulatory Operations at Children’s Hospital. “Whether it be a routine check-up or specialized care for an ongoing or urgent health condition, families can rest assured knowing their kids are in the best hands.”

To learn more or schedule an appointment, families can contact the Children’s Hospital (Lakeside Pediatrics) Clinic at 504.883.3703 or visit www.chnola.org/pediatrics