BATON ROUGE, La. – Mary Bird Perkins is pleased to announce that Andrew Elson, MD, radiation oncologist, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, has been appointed as medical director of Radiation Oncology. In this leadership role, Elson will oversee the Cancer Center’s radiation oncology services and innovative technology portfolio, help drive the development of clinical strategies and best practices, and lead initiatives that support patient-centered care.
Elson has been with Mary Bird Perkins since 2015. During that time, he has focused on leading-edge, personalized cancer treatment strategies, and has helped bring highly-advanced techniques to the Mary Bird Perkins network.
He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and obtained research experience at both the University of Iowa and the University of South Dakota.
Elson is also a credentialed Gamma Knife Icon physician, a certified applier of SpaceOAR, and a member of the Southeast Louisiana Radiation Oncology Group (SLROG).
“I’d like to congratulate Dr. Elson on his well-deserved appointment,” said Jodi Conachen, chief operating officer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “He has been a valued member of the Mary Bird Perkins team for nearly a decade, during which time he has continued to bring invaluable experience and expertise to the organization. His leadership will further elevate our ability to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.”