Jaime Alleyn, MD
Interim Department Head
Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at LSU Health New Orleans
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at LSU Health has a long and proud history of providing exceptional healthcare for the women of our region. Many prominent obstetrician-gynecologists have trained at LSU and gone on to educate future generations of physicians.
Our faculty is diverse and represents Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as all major subspecialties, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. We also have experts in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Family Planning & Contraception.
We offer two fully accredited residency programs—one in New Orleans and one in Baton Rouge—led by dedicated and compassionate faculty who create a supportive, academically rich teaching environment. Our programs are geographically diverse and have both ambulatory clinics and hospital-based training facilities. We proudly serve the women of these areas and the Gulf Coast region, working to prevent disease and improve outcomes for our patients.
In addition to residency training, we offer an accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Our fellows are integral to the education of residents and medical students, serving as both teachers and mentors. Faculty and residents are actively engaged in research across a variety of interests, and we encourage medical students to join in clinical research projects to build strong and effective research teams. Our training is further enhanced by access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Center, which provides hands-on learning in obstetrical and gynecologic scenarios, surgical procedures, and emergency situations.
We are a dynamic and growing department that fosters innovation and excellence in both healthcare and academic medicine. Our goal is to train well-rounded, highly competent obstetrician-gynecologists, while also supporting residents who wish to pursue fellowship training in subspecialty disciplines. Residents gain comprehensive clinical experience through rotations that provide exposure to high-risk and routine obstetrics, complex vaginal surgery, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and advanced robotic surgery. Residents are encouraged to achieve independence in their clinical and surgical practice within the supportive framework of faculty supervision.
Beyond the exceptional academic and clinical training, our residents and fellows also enjoy the unique and vibrant culture of Southern Louisiana. With its rich history, art, music, food, and year-round festivals, the area provides an extraordinary backdrop for residency and fellowship training. While our academic curriculum is rigorous, we value the balance of hard work and quality of life.
We invite you to learn more about our programs, their rich heritage, and the exciting opportunities that await in both training and life here at LSU Health.
