LSU Department of Surgery

08/31/2026

🎉 We are proud to recognize our 17 Department of Surgery faculty members named to the 2026 New Orleans Top Doctors/Castle Connolly list! Their expertise, leadership, and compassion exemplify the very best in surgical care. We are honored to celebrate their achievement. Congratulations! 💜💛

08/28/2026

Please save the date for our Cohn-Rives Surgical Society 61st Annual Conference!

📆: March 12, 2027
📍: LSUHSC Downtown Campus, Human Development Center

We look forward to sharing more details soon.

08/26/2026

🎉 It's a Match! 🎉

We're excited to announce our 2027-2028 Surgical Critical Care Fellows! Congratulations to Drs. Klosinski and Zimmerman. We can't wait to see the impact you'll make! 💜💛🐯

08/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tina Barcelona, RN on her retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to LSU Health and the communities she has served! 🎉

Throughout her distinguished career, Tina has exemplified the highest standards of nursing practice and professional dedication. As a critical member of our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team, she has provided exceptional care to countless patients. Her clinical expertise in pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic nursing has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes and promoting excellence in surgical care.

Beyond her clinical contributions, Tina has played a vital role in the education and mentoring of both nursing staff and general surgery residents, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her compassion, leadership and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on her colleagues, trainees, and patients.

We are truly grateful for Tina’s dedication and unwavering service to our community. Please join us in celebrating a remarkable woman and a remarkable career. Congratulations on your retirement, Tina! 💜💛

08/18/2026

08/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Alan Marr on his retirement after 34 years of dedicated service to LSU Health and the communities he has served! 🎉

Dr. Marr’s distinguished academic and clinical career has included numerous leadership roles within LSUHSC and affiliated institutions, including Vice Chairman for Education, Surgical Clerkship Director, Director of Curriculum and Surgical Education and Associate Program Director for Resident Education in Surgery. Through these roles, he helped shape the education and training of countless medical students, surgical residents, and fellows.

A respected trauma surgeon, intensivist, educator, and mentor, Dr. Marr has played a pivotal role in advancing surgical education, curriculum development and the integration of technology into clinical practice. His leadership was instrumental in electronic health record implementation, quality improvement initiatives, trauma system development and the creation of protocols that enhanced patient care across our region. His impact on generations of learners, colleagues and patients will be felt for years to come.

We are deeply grateful for Dr. Marr’s enduring contributions to LSUHSC. Please join us in thanking, celebrating and honoring him for a distinguished career devoted to compassion, healing, and a lifelong commitment to surgical care. 💜💛