Drs. Combs & Lutz, LLC
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | New Orleans, Uptown |
| Doctors | Kenneth Combs MD, Internal Medicine, Brobson Lutz MD, Internal Medicine |
About
At Drs. Combs & Lutz, LLC, two internal medicine physicians deliver preventive, patient-centered care in the heart of New Orleans. Kenneth L. Combs, MD and F. Brobson Lutz, Jr., MD practice together at 2622 Jena Street, next to Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. The practice operates as a Patient-Centered Membership Model, capping its panel so each patient gets the time and attention a thorough visit requires. Dr. Lutz converted the practice to this membership structure effective January 1, 2018. The clinical emphasis runs from crisis care toward prevention and wellness. Members receive same or next-day appointments that start on time, direct after-hours emergency access, and coordinated specialist referrals. Dr. Lutz also brings deep expertise in infectious diseases, rounding out the practice's clinical scope. Both physicians hold membership in the Louisiana State Medical Society and the Orleans Parish Medical Society.
Details
Address
2622 Jena Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone
(504) 895-0361Website
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A membership fee, not covered by insurance, is required. Specific costs available by contacting Patient Liaison Paula Templeton at (504) 507-1211.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drs. Combs & Lutz operates as a Patient-Centered Membership Model, sometimes called concierge or boutique medicine. Members pay an annual membership fee that covers a defined set of primary care benefits. Existing patients hold priority for enrollment.
The practice does not list membership fees publicly. To get current pricing, contact Patient Liaison Paula Templeton at (504) 507-1211. She handles all membership inquiries for both Dr. Combs and Dr. Lutz.
No. Insurance does not cover the membership fee at Drs. Combs & Lutz. The membership program does not replace a patient's health insurance policy. Patients should maintain their existing coverage for hospitalizations, specialist visits, and other services outside the membership scope.
Yes. Same or next-day appointments are a core benefit of membership at Drs. Combs & Lutz. Appointments also start on time. The capped panel size makes this level of access possible for every member.
Members should call (504) 895-0361 and follow the recorded instructions for after-hours emergencies. For an immediate health crisis, call 911 or go directly to the Emergency Room. Do not wait for a callback in a life-threatening situation.
Have your pharmacy fax a refill request to (504) 895-5631. The practice handles refill requests within two business days. Walk-in refill requests during office hours also follow this process through the pharmacy fax line.
Members receive annual checkups, preventive care and wellness planning, internal medicine and infectious disease care, influenza immunizations, prescription refills, and direct after-hours emergency access. The practice also coordinates referrals and actively manages care with specialists when patients need additional support.
Drs. Combs & Lutz sits at 2622 Jena Street in New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, next to Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and two blocks from Napoleon Avenue. Visitor parking is available to the rear of the building.
m. , with early closing on Fridays. Call (504) 895-0361 to schedule an appointment during those hours.
Yes. Both physicians assist members with referrals and take an active role in coordinating care when specialists become involved. The practice views specialist coordination as a direct part of the membership benefits, not an afterthought.
Practice last updated June 9, 2026