Our health system has operationalized our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work and created a report to share the impact of this foundational work. This team member profile and others share the story of these efforts and how their own impact is reflected in our work. We are committed to investing and improving to ensure diverse…
Our health system has operationalized our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work and created a report to share the impact of this foundational work. This team member profile and others share the story of these efforts and how their own impact is reflected in our work. We are committed to investing and improving to ensure diverse…
Our health system has operationalized our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work and created a report to share the impact of this foundational work. This team member profile and others share the story of these efforts and how their own impact is reflected in our work. We are committed to investing and improving to ensure diverse…
Our health system has operationalized our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work and created a report to share the impact of this foundational work. This team member profile and others share the story of these efforts and how their own impact is reflected in our work. We are committed to investing and improving to ensure diverse…
Our health system has operationalized our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work and created a report to share the impact of this foundational work. This team member profile and others share the story of these efforts and how their own impact is reflected in our work. We are committed to investing and improving to ensure diverse…
If you hear people talking about Dr. LeBlanc’s POEMs at Our Lady of the Lake, he is not aspiring to write Shakespearean sonnets. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, is a Board Certified thoracic surgeon making strides to ensure Louisianans have access to the most cutting-edge esophageal procedures and treatments. After his extensive studies in the field…
Primary care providers are a great start for whatever your health needs are, helping establish a healthier you. Taylor Mahtook, PA, with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Primary Care, shares how listening plays a central role in her work as a provider by strengthening her relationships with patients. Establishing Trust Often patients come to a…
Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, 8-year-old Tyler is now thriving as he and his family manage the ups and downs of life with the condition. Diagnosis and Early Therapies The first provider to mention autism to Jessica, Tyler’s mom, was a physical therapist working with Tyler when he was about two and a half…
What is your specialty? Pediatrics Why did you choose your specialty? I always enjoyed interacting with young children and especially liked science in school. Pediatrics seemed a good way to combine both of those. What do you like most about being a doctor? I love the interactions I have with the families of my patients.…
What is your specialty? Family Medicine Why did you choose your specialty? I enjoy working with and getting to know people. Thanks to working in family medicine, I am able to see a variety of people and their families. The connections I have made and being able to watch these families grow, reinforce my decision on…
What is your specialty? Gastroenterology and Hepatology Why did you choose your specialty? I became interested in surgery during my residency back home and became interested in performing procedures. Where did you go to school and do your training? Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan What do you like most about being a doctor? I like…
What is your specialty? Pediatrics Why did you choose your specialty? I chose pediatrics because working with children is amazing! Children are vulnerable but so resilient and full of potential. Advocating for their care and health as a whole is rewarding. There are implicit diagnostic challenges within pediatrics that keep even the day-to-day care of…
What is your specialty? Pediatrics Why did you choose your specialty? I initially entered medical school with hopes of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. However, during my third year medical school rotations, I realized that pediatrics was my calling. One night, when I was following the upper-level resident, a 9-month-old infant was admitted after presenting with…
What is your specialty? Family Medicine Why did you choose your specialty? During my training, I enjoyed treating people of all ages. This made choosing to practice family medicine an easy decision. What do you like most about being a doctor? I enjoy building patient-physician relationships with my patients and hearing about both their success…
What is your specialty? Internal Medicine Why did you choose your specialty? I chose this specialty because I enjoy people, and internal medicine allows me the opportunity to really get to know patients better. What do you like most about being a doctor? I love problem solving and helping people. Medicine allows me to do…
What is your specialty? Podiatric Surgery Why did you choose your specialty? I chose podiatry due to the multifaceted nature of the field. It combines aspects of multiple different specialties to treat a wide array of challenging pathologies. If you weren’t a doctor, what would you do? If I was not a physician, I would…
What is your specialty? Endocrinology Why did you choose your specialty? During early years of my medical school, I was more fascinated by the physiology of endocrine system including nutrition and metabolism which have profound effect on most of the organ systems. Glucose regulation and diabetes were the initial enticing chapters to drive me into…
What is your specialty? Family Medicine Why did you choose your specialty? Family medicine was an easy choice for me. It allows me to see a broad scope of medical issues and meet different people of all ages and races. I am continually challenged to learn and grow as a family physician. The field of…