Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Awards and Accolades - Neurology Residency Program
This award is selected by medical student vote and is given to the neurology resident who best exemplifies excellence in teaching by demonstrating enthusiasm in teaching/precepting medical students and commitment to medical education.
2025 Recipient - Dr. Levi Stone
2024 Recipient - Dr. Masoud Yeganegi
2023 Recipient - Dr. Carlos Cevallos
2022 Recipient - Dr. Alexander Maslov
2021 Recipient - Dr. Michael Pepper
2020 Recipient - Dr. Tyler Smith
2019 Recipient - Dr. Laura Ades
This award is selected by faculty vote and is given to the neurology resident who best exemplifies excellence in patient care by demonstrating humanism, professionalism, compassion, and outstanding rapport with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
2025 Recipient - Dr. Masoud Yeganegi
2024 Recipient - Dr. Carlos Cevallos
2023 Recipient - Dr. Conner Reese
2022 Recipient - Dr. Mohona Reza
2021 Recipient - Dr. Ghazal Lashgari
2020 Recipient - Dr. Tyler Smith
2019 Recipient - Dr. Rinu Abraham
The Ochsner Neurology Department Faculty Teaching Award is awarded in recognition of excellence in dedication to resident medical education, teaching skills, and the ability to inspire future clinical educators.
2025 Recipient - Dr. Sarah Breaux
2024 Recipient - Dr. Ehtesham Khalid
2023 Recipient - Dr. Jenny Feng
2022 Recipient - Dr. James Rini
2021 Recipient - Dr. Joseph Tarisa
Why Choose Ochsner?
Ochsner Health System is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system with 40 hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers. We are one of the largest non-university-based physician-training centers in the US.
U.S. News & World Report named Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans the Best Hospital in Louisiana for the 12th consecutive year.
Ochsner Medical Center is recognized as among the Top Hospitals in the nation by Healthgrades, US News and World Report, and Truven Health Analytics.