LSU Department of Surgery

04/06/2026

🎉 We are delighted to recognize Drs. Jessica Zagory and Maggie Holohan for being selected for membership into the LSUHSC New Orleans Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The GHHS recognizes individuals who exemplify humanistic patient care and who can serve as role models, mentors, and leaders in medicine.

Dr. Holohan (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, PGY-2) received the GHHS Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (HETA), which honors outstanding humanistic teaching as identified by students.

Dr. Zagory was recognized by GHHS for her commitment to humanism, teaching, and creating an environment that is kind, safe, and trustworthy for both patients and students.

Congratulations, Drs. Zagory and Holohan! 💜💛

04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ikenna Ifearulundu on being named the UMC Resident of the Year in Burn Surgery! 💜💛

04/01/2026

🎉 Please join us in celebrating Dr. Omer Kaymakcalan, the 2026 University Medical Center Best Clinical Teacher of the Year. Dr. Kaymakcalan is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in our Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dr. Kaymakcalan! 💜💛

03/31/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Sydney Boykin on being named the VA Vascular Surgery Resident of the Year! 🎉💜💛

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctor's Day!! 🩺

Today, and every day, we recognize, honor, and celebrate our surgeons for their exceptional compassion, clinical expertise, decisive leadership and unwavering commitment to patient healing and outcomes when it matters most. Your skill, precision, and steady hands change lives every day. Thank you!! 💜💛

03/25/2026

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of our women physicians leading the way in medical research. Today, we shine the spotlight on Alison Smith, MD, PhD, FACS—University Medical Center Trauma Medical Director and LSU Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery.

Dr. Smith’s groundbreaking research, "Hemorrhage Control for Trauma Patients," funded by the Department of Defense, is redefining how we approach trauma care. By exploring innovative devices and strategies for early hemorrhage control and improved patient stabilization, her work is shaping the future of trauma medicine and enhancing care for our communities.

We’re inspired by Dr. Smith’s commitment to advancing solutions and improving patient outcomes every day! 💙

03/24/2026

03/20/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Esteban Calle, one of our Post Doctorate Research Fellows, on matching at Ochsner in General Surgery! We are so proud of you! 🎉

03/20/2026

🎉 It's a match!

Congratulations to our 2026 Vascular Surgery residents. We can't wait to welcome you to our LSU Surgery family! 💜🐯💛

03/20/2026

🎉 It's a match!

Congratulations to our 2026 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residents. We can't wait to welcome you to our LSU Surgery family! 💜🐯💛

03/20/2026

🎉 It's a match! LSU General Surgery Residency

Congratulations to our 2026 Categorical and Preliminary General Surgery residents. We can't wait to welcome you to our LSU Surgery family! 💜🐯💛