We look forward to meeting you.
Amelia Jernigan, MD
Associate Professor of Gynecologic Oncology
Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Jernigan joined LSU in September of 2016 and has never looked back. She's from Annapolis, Maryland originally, but fell in love with New Orleans in College. She went away for medical school (Jefferson in Philadelphia), residency (Hopkins in Baltimore) and fellowship (The Cleveland Clinic) before finally finding her way back. When she's not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, son, Robert, and two crazy dogs “Edgar Allan Po'Boy” and “Jodie Bananas Foster.”
Tara Castellano, MD
Assistant Professor of Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Castellano grew up in New Orleans and attended LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at UNC Chapel Hill and fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Oklahoma before returning home. She joined our group in the Fall of 2020. She is passionate about bringing the highest quality care to the women of South Louisiana.