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Amelia Jernigan, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Metairie, LA

Amelia Marie Jernigan MD MD

Gynecologic Oncology, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery


Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at LSU Health in New Orleans. Passionate about: improving clinical trials access, improving gyn cancer outcomes in Gulf Coast, Music Festivals, Women's health, Opiate Mitigation

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  • 3601 Houma BlvdSte 302Metairie, LA 70006

  • Phone+1 504-412-1650

  • Fax+1 504-412-1660

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Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2013 - 2016
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009 - 2013
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityBS, Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Teaching Award Cleveland Clinic School of Medicine, 2014
  • Ungula Sinistra Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology Johns Hopkins, 2013
  • Outstanding Resident Award Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Referral of Obese Endometrial Cancer Survivors to a Bariatric Specialist: Weight Loss Attempts Initiated and Barriers to Change."
    Jernigan AM, Cooper K, Rose P, Michener C, 46th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Chicago, IL, 1/28/2015
  • "Endometrial Cancer Survivor Perspectives on Weight Loss and Lifestyle Modifications: A Uterine Cancer Action Network Study."
    Tseng JT, Roche KL, Jernigan AM, Salani R, Bristow RE, Fader AN, 46th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Chicago, IL, 1/28/2015
  • "Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Didelphic Uterus."
    Arvizo C, Jernigan AM, Debernardo R, 44th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Las Vegas, NV, 1/15/2015
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Lectures

  • "Ovarian Cancer-Where we are and where we are going: Promising New Directions." 
    1/25/2014
  • "Operating on the obese patient." 
    Cleveland, OH - 1/24/2014
  • "A randomized trial of chewing gum to prevent postoperative ileus after laparotomy for gynecologic surgery" 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/15/2012
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Press Mentions

  • LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center Experts Discuss Advances in Research and Goals for a Healthier Louisiana
    LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center Experts Discuss Advances in Research and Goals for a Healthier LouisianaSeptember 24th, 2024
  • 'Women and Cancer' to Be Topic at EJGH
    'Women and Cancer' to Be Topic at EJGHJuly 29th, 2017
  • Pennington Researchers, Others Using New Cancer Screening Tool to Save Lives
    Pennington Researchers, Others Using New Cancer Screening Tool to Save LivesFebruary 21st, 2024

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