Jesus Lovera, MD, MsPH

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Department of Neurology

	Jesus Lovera, MD, MsPH Assistant Professor of Neurology Director, LSU Multiple Sclerosis Clinic LSU Healthcare Network Clinic Kenner Location 200 West Esplanade, Suite 701 Kenner, LA 70065 Phone: (504) 412-1705 Fax: (504) 412-1702 Uptown Location 2025 Gravier Street, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 412-1517 Fax: (504) 412-1518 Email: jlover@lsuhsc.edu
Degrees	MD Masters in Science in Public Health - Biostatistics
Bio	Dr. Jesus Lovera is a board certified neurologist. He completed his neurology residency at Tulane Medical Center in 1998. During his residency, Dr. Lovera also pursued a Masters in Science in Public Health-Biostatistics at the Tulane School of Public Health, earning his degree in 2003. He completed a three-year clinical and research fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon in 2007 and recently has moved back to New Orleans to join the LSU Department of Neurology. Dr. Lovera devotes his clinical practice and research efforts to the diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. His past research has focused on evaluating new therapies for cognitive impairment in MS. His current research focuses on evaluating green tea as neuroprotective therapy for MS using MRI spectroscopy.
Clinical Interests	Multiple Sclerosis Neuroimmunology Devic's Disease Neuromyelitis Optica
Research Interests	Botanical agents EGCG Antioxidants Green tea Glucose Optic Coherence Tomography Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Neuroprotection
Teaching Activities	Demyelinating disease student and resident lectures MS Clinic
Selected Publications	Safety and Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenon E in MS; Pilot and Phase II protocol Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenon E in MS Pilot Study Neuroprotective Effects of Polyphenon E in MS Phase II
Additional Info	To make an appointment please call the LSU Healthcare Network Clinic at: (504) 412-1517 Fax: (504) 412-1518 Address: LSU Healthcare Network Neurology - 5th Floor 2025 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70112 For directions https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/neurology/faculty_detail.aspx/google1a54c608af510624.html

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