We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Vera Hendrix and Dr. Celeste Lagarde to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center team! 👏 Dr. Vera Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist, graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, completed her general surgery residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and her breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. As the only oncology fellowship-trained breast surgeon on the Northshore, Dr. Hendrix is renowned for her clinical expertise and dedication to exceptional patient care. Dr. Celeste Lagarde, a breast surgical oncologist, completed her medical education, residency, and fellowship at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She served as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at LSU School of Medicine from 1980 to 1992 and advanced to Assistant Professor of Surgery from 1992 to 1993. Dr. Lagarde is celebrated for her clinical expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care. We are excited to add Breast Surgery to our services to be able to offer patients more comprehensive cancer care treatment.
Congratulations Vera 🥂
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3moWelcome aboard so glad to have you