4 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2024 Issue 1 Carlos Choucino, MD Infectious diseases Dr. Choucino has led by example in his unwavering commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research and service to the community and is a recipient of the Laureate Award from the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Physicians. In 1996, Dr. Choucino was instrumental in bringing the first clinic for the care of HIV/AIDS patients to southwest Louisiana. The Comprehensive Care Clinic continues to serve the community to this day. Congratulations, winners! Golden Stethoscope Award 2023 Ashton Adekanmbi, MD Hospitalist “Of all the doctors I encountered after my stroke, Dr. Adekanmbi instilled con dence and peace of mind regarding my long care journey ahead.” Dr. Adekanmbi’s patients often share experiences such as this. As one who is always looking out for his patients’ best interests, he never shies away from tough situations or delicate conversations. He is positive, engaged and consistent in his approach to medical care. SWLA is fortunate to have a physician of his caliber serving the inpatients at Memorial Hospital. Clifford Courville, MD Pulmonologist Dr. Courville is a respected clinician and patient advocate because of his unwavering commitment to diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases. Among other accomplishments, he stands as a champion for interventional bronchoscopy initiatives and has earned recognition as the rst medical provider in SWLA to perform minimally invasive robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures for earlystage lung cancer diagnosis. J. Gregory Lugo, MD Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Since joining the LCMHS medical staff in 2016 and spearheading the cardiovascular surgery service line, Dr. Lugo has exemplified an exceptional philosophy of service throughout the patient care journey. His team approach, compassion and first-rate skill set have earned the respect of colleagues across the country. In 2019, under his leadership, Memorial became the first certified program in the nation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement through the American College of Cardiology. Danette Null, MD Family medicine As program director of the Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency, Dr. Null leads with the same compassion she extends to her patients. Since 2008, she has instilled her passion for patient care, continual learning and excellence in the next generation of physicians. Besides her patient care and resident training, she also played a pivotal role in the residency program’s recovery after Hurricane Laura. For her resourcefulness and command of a crisis, she was recognized as the 2021 LSU Honorary Alumna of the Year. Daniel T. Hall IV, DPM Podiatrist Dr. Hall is a valued member of the medical staff, a local business owner and a true friend of Memorial. His dedication and generous investment of time to LCMHS and to the community are truly commendable. Dr. Hall has played a pivotal role in performance improvement, quality assurance and physician advocacy across the health system. His contributions are evident through his service roles as department chair and chief of surgery, medical staff president and a member of the Board of Trustees.
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