Drs. Combs & Lutz, LLC - New Orleans, Louisiana
Patient Information
2011-12 Influenza Shots
Everyone over 6 months of age needs influenza immunization. More . . .
The 2012-2013 influenza vaccine is made from the following three viruses:
- an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
- an A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus;
- a B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus (from the B/Yamagata lineage of viruses).
Prescription Refills
Refill requests must originate from the pharmacy. Contact your pharmacy and ask them to fax a refill request to our Prescription Fax line. More . . .
- Please do not wait until the "last minute" to request a refill. Your health insurance carrier may have refill limits for your medications.
- We will make every attempt to refill prescriptions within 2 business days (weekdays, excluding holidays and weekends) from your pharmacy's request.
- Refill requests should come from your pharmacy. Please have them connect us on our fax line which they have.
- Some prescription refills require an office visit with your physician. Your pharmacy will notify you.
- Some medications, particularly "narcotic" medicines, require a written original prescription and pharmacies cannot fill these medications without an original prescription.
Download Patient Forms
The Patient Family History Form, Patient Registration Form and the Patient Consent Form are required of all patients and must be up to date in order for us to treat you. More . . .
Tips to Good Health
- Exercise for 30 Minutes 3-5 Times A Week
- Reduce Fat & Cholesterol
- Maintain Correct Weight & Blood Pressure
- Avoid Tobacco Products & Second Hand Smoke
- Avoid Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- Avoid High Risk Sexual Behaviour
- Avoid Excessive Exposure to Sun - Use Sun screen & Wear Protective Clothing
- Avoid Other High Risk Activities
Our Staff
Kenneth L. Combs, MD
Dr. Kenneth L. Combs is a Kentucky native who graduated from Tulane University Medical School in 1971 and did his Internship at Charity Hospital and Internal Medicine Residencies at Tulane University Medical School. He served as a Major in the United States Army Medical Corps, and then in 1977 began his New Orleans practice where he specializes in Internal Medicine.
Ken is a member of several medical professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the Louisiana Internal Medicine Society, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Musser Burch Society, the Orleans Parish Medical Society and the Southern Medical Association.
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F. Brobson Lutz, Jr., MD
Dr. F. Brobson Lutz, Jr., a proud son of Athens, Alabama, graduated from Tulane University Medical School and completed his postgraduate training at Charity Hospital. He specializes in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Lutz served as Orleans Parish Medical Director for eight years, and today is Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Orleans Parish Communications District.
Brobson is now a weekly guest on WVUE's Fox 8 Morning News, and a frequent contributor of health articles to publications such as New Orleans Magazine. More . . .
Location
Uptown
2622 Jena Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
504.895.0361
Our Uptown office is conveniently located next to Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, 2 blocks from Napoleon Avenue, and is home to Drs. Combs and Lutz and their staff.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Make an appointment here.
Visitor parking is available to the rear of the building. More . . .
(5/25/12) Please stop by in person or send a letter by snail mail if you are unable to reach us by telephone. We signed a contract with Global Data Systems to install an new telephone system, and its implementation has been a global disaster for us.
If anyone has contacts with Global, please have them contact our office as all our calls for assistance to their corporate office in Lafayette have also gone unanswered to date.
Drs. Combs and Lutz, 2622 Jena Street, and telephone 504-895-0361 if it ever works again.
Downtown
Our Frenchmen Street office is now closed and Dr. Combs and staff have moved to the Jena Street location.
Links & Media
Links
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
Louisiana State Medical Society
Orleans Parish Medical Society
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
Recent Print Articles
The Gluten-Free Debate: A Baker's Friend or a Consumer's Villain? - Probing gluten and celiac disease - December 2012 - New Orleans Magazine GO
Flu is here, but doctors say it's not too late for flu shot - December 4, 2012 - WWL TV GO
An RX for Unhealthy Living - August 2012 - New Orleans Magazine GO
Fall Flu Season Getting An Early Start - October 15, 2012 - WWL Radio Interview GO
An RX for Unhealthy Living - August 2012 - New Orleans Magazine GO
Recent Video Clips
Treating Christmas Tree Rash - December 10, 2012- - WVUE TV GO
Flu is here, but doctors say it's not too late for flu shot - December 4, 2012- - WWL TV GO
Health Department Violations - Garland Robinette talks with Orleans Parish Medical Society Health Spokesperson Dr. Brobson Lutz about the 450,000 health department violations for local restaurants when only 4 where enforced. - November 28, 2012 - WWL Radio GO
Dispelling detox myths - October 15, 2012 - - WWL TV GO
What causes swimmer's itch and how to treat it - July 16, 2012 - WWL TV GO
