Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital Welcomes Carrie Marquette, M.D.

Dr. Marquette joins medical staff

  (Covington, La.) Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital proudly announces the addition of medical oncologist Carrie Marquette, M.D to its staff. Dr. Marquette will be working with Dr. Jack Saux and James Carinder, D.O., F.A.C.P of Northshore Oncology Associates. Marquette joins a team known for world-class diagnosis and treatment and will be working alongside the leading specialists and professionals on the Northshore. “Making sure that patients have access to the very best physicians in their field is a priority for us,” said Chryl Corizzo, RN, BSN, OCN Interim Cancer Center Administrator. “Dr. Marquette’s skill and passion for the fight against cancer make her a wonderful addition to our team.” Dr. Marquette received her medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and completed her residency and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Alabama. She is currently accepting appointments with new patients. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Carrie Marquette to our practice,” said Dr. Jack Saux. “Her expertise will greatly benefit our patients and the local community on the Northshore.” Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital provides comprehensive cancer care that strives to positively impact the lives of cancer patients and their families on the Northshore. Services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery, as well as patient navigation, clinical trials and free community screenings. Not only do patients have access to these vital cancer services and high quality cancer care, but these services are readily available close to home.