After hours emergency services are available at Plaquemines Medical Center (Urgent Care) 24/7. Call 504-564-3344.
Emergencias fuera de horario disponibles 24/7 en Plaquemines Medical Center. Llame al 504-564-3344.
Dịch vụ cấp cứu ngoài giờ có sẵn tại Trung Tâm Y Tế Plaquemines (Chăm sóc khẩn cấp) 24/7. Gọi 504-564-3344.

Providers

Meet Our Healthcare Professionals

Maria I, Cartagena, M.D.

Medical Doctor

Maria I. Cartagena, M.D. is a licensed physician in Louisiana who is fluent in English and Spanish. She graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2002 and completed her residency in Family Medicine at East Jefferson General Hospital in 2009. Dr. Cartagena has worked in private practice with patients of all ages since 2009. She has also worked in Wound Care and Urgent Care. In 2010 she joined Plaquemines Medical Center and started as Assistant Medical Director of this facility in 2013 until 2020. Dr. Cartagena has also served as supervisor of mid-level providers at Plaquemines Primary Care since 2014. She is also the Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Consultant at Plaquemines Medical Center Laboratory. In 2021 she joined Plaquemines Primary Care as a full-time Primary Care Provider and Medical Director for Plaquemines Primary Care.

Annette Cotton, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Annette Cotton APRN, FNP-C is a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, she is a 1994 graduate of BelleChasse High School. Having a childhood desire to work in healthcare she decided to take theprofessional path of Nursing. She graduated from Charity School of Nursing in 2000 with an Associate’sdegree and worked at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans for 16 years. In 2013 she graduated with aBachelor’s of Science in Nursing and in 2016 graduated with a Master’s degree in Nursing as a FamilyNurse Practitioner. Both degrees are from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She is a certifiedFamily Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and an active member of theAmerican Association of Nurse Practitioners. Annette is very excited to be working in the same parishshe grew up in. She is passionate about helping her patients reach realistic goals while simultaneouslyoptimizing health and overall wellbeing. She practices patient centered care based on individualizedmedical needs. She is excited to see what additional opportunities Plaquemines Primary Care can give toour community and looks forward to meeting new patients. In her spare time, Annette enjoys spendingtime with her family, playing with her dogs, crafting and camping for relaxing weekend getaways.

Allie Pylant, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

Allie Pylant, FNP-C, born and raised in Plaquemines Parish, I began my journey in healthcare after graduating from Belle Chasse High School. I earned my BSN from LSU Health in New Orleans, where I built a strong foundation in emergency medicine. My passion for patient-centered care led me to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where I became a Family Nurse Practitioner. Now serving my community with a focus on wellness and preventive care, I’m dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families and individuals. Outside of work, I’m a wife, mom to two daughters, and proud pet owner of a dog and a rabbit.