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.
2026 Recipient - Dr. Dennis Walters
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.
2026 Recipient - Dr. Levi Stone
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.
2026 Recipient - Dr. David Houghton
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 is the leading nonprofit healthcare system in the Gulf South, serving patients across Louisiana, Mississippi, and surrounding regions.
- 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers
- Over 40,000 team members
- Approximately 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians
- Care for 1.6 million patients annually from all 50 states and dozens of countries