Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Cancer Care Partner in Baton Rouge, LA
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer care since 1971, dedicated to improving survivorship and reducing the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, and innovative research. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with leading hospitals and universities to deliver comprehensive services, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship support. With locations across Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi, we prioritize accessibility to advanced care close to home. Our partnerships with institutions like Baton Rouge General and Womans Hospital enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, and community education.Our team of nationally recognized physicians, scientists, and specialists brings decades of experience in oncology, ensuring patients receive the highest-quality care. We emphasize patient-centered approaches, offering financial counseling, nutritional services, and emotional support to address the holistic needs of individuals and families. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our participation in groundbreaking clinical trial delivery systems and adoption of advanced technologies like the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator. As Louisianas leading cancer care organization, we remain focused on early detection, equitable access, and improving outcomes for all patients.
Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Palliative Care
Genetic Counseling
Nutritional Services
Patient Navigation
Support Survivorship
Surgical Oncology
Clinical Trials
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer access to over 50 years of oncology expertise and nationally recognized specialists.
- Our partnerships with leading hospitals ensure comprehensive, coordinated cancer care.
- We provide free community screenings and mobile clinics to improve early detection.
- Our patient-centered approach includes financial counseling and emotional support services.
- We utilize advanced technologies like the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator for precise treatments.
Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Our diagnostic imaging services utilize advanced technology to detect cancer at its earliest stages. We offer mammography, MRI, CT scans, and PET imaging performed by specialized radiologists. Early detection through these tools improves treatment outcomes and patient survival rates.
Radiation Oncology
We provide precision radiation therapy using state-of-the-art equipment like the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator. Our team tailors treatment plans to target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, ensuring effective care for various cancer types.
Medical Oncology
Our medical oncologists deliver personalized chemotherapy and targeted therapies. We combine expertise with compassionate support, offering infusion services in comfortable environments with amenities to enhance patient well-being during treatment.
Patient Navigation
Patient navigators guide individuals through their cancer journey, helping coordinate appointments, access resources, and understand treatment plans. This service ensures seamless care from diagnosis through survivorship, addressing logistical and emotional needs.
Genetic Counseling
Our genetic counseling service identifies inherited cancer risks through family history analysis and genetic testing. Counselors provide personalized risk assessments and recommendations for prevention or early detection strategies for high-risk patients.
People
Jonas Fontenot
President and CEO
Jonas Fontenot leads Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center with over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience. He drives innovation in cancer care delivery and research partnerships while maintaining a patient-first philosophy.
Daniel K. LaVie
Medical Oncology
Dr. Daniel LaVie specializes in medical oncology at Baton Rouge, bringing expertise in personalized cancer treatment plans. He combines clinical excellence with compassionate care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and targeted therapies.
Genevieve Maronge
Hematology Oncology
Dr. Genevieve Maronge provides hematology and oncology care in Covington, focusing on comprehensive treatment for blood cancers and solid tumors. She emphasizes patient education and multidisciplinary care approaches.
Manish Dhawan
Oncology Hematology
Dr. Manish Dhawan serves Winnsboro with over five years of oncology experience. He specializes in treating blood cancers and solid tumors, prioritizing community-based care that reduces travel burdens for rural patients.
Cordell Haymon
Board Chair
Cordell Haymon chairs the board of directors, leveraging his business leadership experience to guide strategic initiatives. He focuses on expanding access to cancer care and strengthening community partnerships.
Questions
How do I become a patient at Mary Bird Perkins?
Call 1-888-501-4763 for self-referral or ask your doctor to refer you.
What cancer services are available?
We offer diagnostics, medical/radiation oncology, surgery, genetic counseling, and survivorship programs.
Are financial assistance options available?
Yes, we provide financial counseling and connect patients with community support programs.
Do you offer clinical trials?
Yes, we participate in innovative trials through partnerships with LSU Health and the NCI.
Where are your locations?
We serve Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi with centers in Baton Rouge, Covington, Houma, and more.
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Reviews (3)
Taylor Strong
May 26, 2022
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The team and nurses here have helped my husband and I through such a difficult season. Our time in the infusion center has been calm and comfortable. Someone was there for my husband for whatever he needed with a smile. The social workers and dietitians were amazing, they made cancer feel less scary. They gave us calm, peace and confidence. We're grateful that he is almost done with chemo and that he will resume some normal but we're forever indebted to the amazing people who have cared for him during this season.
Dawn Branch
Jul 24, 2021
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There HAS to be an easier way to get medical records transferred! Seriously. just a little help to make this easier! Records department was a joke. Took numerous phone calls and emails, including "internet down" all day excuse. And only pointing out 1 error EACH time I resent the document?! Wouldn't it be more efficient for both us to review the entire document and tell me everything that's wrong. and not just the next wrong item on a 2 page form. Entire process has taken me a week.
Angie Merchant
Jan 08, 2018
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I have had nothing but attentive, intelligent, knowledgeable and kind care here through many months of cancer treatment.
