Bio
Doctor La'Nasha Tanner completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at LSU New
Orleans in 2008, serving as Educational Chief Resident during her senior year. She
earned her medical degree in 2004 from Meharry Medical College and was inducted into
the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during her third year. She was also on
the Dean's List during her matriculation at Meharry. Her academic excellence earned
her several awards and scholarships. Dr. Tanner received her undergraduate Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. Throughout her medical
and premedical career, Dr. Tanner has participated in a number of community outreach
programs. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and
currently serves as a mentor to emerging young leaders.
She served as the 2012-2013 Chief of Perinatal services at Southwest Mississippi Regional
Medical Center and is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and
Gynecology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She
also serves as the Assistant Clerkship Director for the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology.
Dr. Tanner is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She enjoys spending time with her husband. They are the proud parents of 2 children.
In her free time she enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends and
travelling.
Education
1999 - B.S. Biology, Spelman College, Atlanta
2004 - M.D., Meharry Medical College
2008 - Residency, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans