About
Patricia Estrada, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician with deep roots in the Marrero, Louisiana community. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Missouri in 1979. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1986. Her internship and residency training in Family Medicine both took place at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where she earned the Resident Teaching Award in 1989.
Dr. Estrada has held medical staff membership at West Jefferson Medical Center since 1991. She served as Chairperson of the Department of Medicine in 1998 and 1999 and as Chief of Medicine at West Jefferson Hospital those same years. She also chaired the Medical Quality Assessment Committee from 1994 to 1996. Elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice in 1996, she has earned recognition as a Best Doctor in America every year from 1999 through 2012. She holds the Compassionate Doctor Award from 2012 and the Patients Choice Award from 2011 and 2012. Her clinical focus includes prevention, lifestyle modification, and early detection. She speaks English and conversational Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO — Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1979
Medical School
University of Missouri, School of Medicine, Columbia, MO — Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1987-1989
Additional Training
Internship: Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1986-1987
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Estrada right for?
Dr. Estrada is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on prevention and early detection. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her proactive approach. She also serves Spanish-speaking patients who want a physician fluent in their language. Patients who value direct after-hours access and same-day availability will find her practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Estrada specializes in family medicine with a strong focus on preventive care, lifestyle modification, and early detection. She treats patients across a broad range of primary care needs and emphasizes wellness planning as a core part of her practice.
Dr. Estrada holds the designation of Fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice, earned in 1996. This credential reflects her advanced standing and commitment to the field of family medicine.
Dr. Estrada earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1986. She completed both her internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, finishing her residency in 1989.
Dr. Estrada has held active medical staff membership at West Jefferson Medical Center since 1991. She has built long-standing relationships with many patients in the Marrero and greater New Orleans area over more than three decades.
Yes, Dr. Estrada speaks conversational Spanish in addition to English. This allows her to communicate more comfortably with Spanish-speaking patients during appointments.
Dr. Estrada has earned extensive recognition throughout her career. Her honors include Best Doctors in America from 1999 to 2012, New Orleans Top Doctors from 1998 to 2012, Louisiana Top Doctors from 2006 to 2012, the Compassionate Doctor Award in 2012, and the Patients Choice Award in 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Estrada places kindness, respect, and personal advocacy at the center of every patient interaction. She focuses on prevention, early detection, and lifestyle modification. She and her staff commit to serving as each patient's dedicated health advocate.
Yes. Dr. Estrada makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members contact her directly for urgent concerns without waiting until the next business day.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026