A New Era of Surgical Care in Northeast Louisiana
February 16, 2026
Dr. Sarah Ahmad and her team at St. Francis becomes the first in Northeast Louisiana to perform a fully robotic
Pancreatic Cancer Patient Overcomes Obstacles to Get Back on the Tennis Court
November 17, 2025
Tennis is life to Shelby Dufrene. She played tennis in college at University of Louisiana – Lafayette and has taught
5,000 and Counting: Dr. Daryl Marx Reflects on Robotic Surgery Milestone
October 17, 2025
On an early morning in September, Daryl Marx, MD, prepared to walk into the operating room at Our Lady of
Precision and Peace of Mind: How Robotic Surgery Helped One Man Beat Throat Cancer
July 29, 2025
John was sitting in his deer stand in Mississippi when he first noticed a small lump beneath his jawline. At
A Smarter Scalpel: Elevating Surgical Care with AI-Powered Robotics
July 22, 2025
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is ushering in a new era of surgery with the addition of nine
Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery
May 1, 2025
In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s
Mastering the Future of Surgery: How Robotics is Changing Patient Outcomes
March 6, 2025
When it comes to surgical excellence, precision and innovation go hand in hand. At Our Lady of the Lake Robotic
Redefining Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery
February 5, 2025
Excellence drives everything Sarah Ahmad, MD, does as a cardiothoracic surgeon at St. Francis Health in Monroe. For Dr. Ahmad,
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Pioneers Care in Baton Rouge with Accredited Expertise and Innovative Technology
May 16, 2024
Each day, physicians in Baton Rouge work side by side and in collaboration with national experts to advance cancer care
Our Lady of the Lake Health Revolutionizes Surgical Precision with Advanced Use of Robotic Technology
March 21, 2024
When Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, and his surgical team perform an operation at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Meet Danielle Cobb, MD, FACS
January 10, 2023
After an appointment with Danielle Cobb, MD FACS, you’re likely to leave with a recipe for a nutritious protein shake
Brent Allain Jr., MD
March 11, 2022
After spending much of his childhood hanging around his father’s family medical practice in the small south Louisiana town of
Kelly Finan, MD, MSPH, FACS, FASCRS
March 11, 2022
Helping people has always come naturally for Kelly Finan, MD, MSPH, FACS, FASCRS, colon and rectal surgeon at Our Lady
Nathan Hite, MD
March 11, 2022
Board Certified colorectal surgeon Nathan Phillip Hite, MD, is a lifelong Louisiana resident. Well, almost. “I like to say that
Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO
March 11, 2022
On paper, his credentials are impressive. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, Mo Al Efishat, MD, received his medical degree
Robotic Knee Replacement Helps Broussard Man to Regain Active Lifestyle
October 30, 2021
In 2015, Patrick Dubois noticed an odd clicking sensation in his left knee during his evening stroll around the Chevron
Jason Peary Bridges, MD
September 7, 2021
It wasn’t a surprise to his family when Jason Peary Bridges, MD, decided to become a physician. His grandfather was one
What to Expect From Robotic Surgery
April 5, 2021
Learn what robotic surgery is and how it can benefit your overall health following a surgical procedure.