Laura Finn, MD

Associate Program Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program; Associate Program Director, Bone Marrow Transplant

4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 80 Patient Verified Ratings

Dr. Finn received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at Earl K. Long at LSU Baton Rouge where she was chief medical resident. Dr. Finn completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Jacksonville, Florida. There she was chief fellow and remained on faculty of hematology and stem cell transplant as an assistant professor of medicine and also medical director of inpatient bone marrow transplant for two years. She also completed advanced training in stem cell transplant as a Mayo Clinic Scholar at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Finn is director of Ochsner Health's Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Program. She has interests in all blood disorders with a research focus in leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. She is the deputy director of hematology for the Precision Cancer Therapies Program. Dr. Finn is involved in medical resident and fellow education as program director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Ochsner. Dr. Finn was selected as a member of the American Society of Hematology Advocacy Leadership Institute. Dr. Finn has a strong interest in promoting shared decision making and palliative medicine as part of her routine cancer care. She is also active in promoting health care policy changes for the fields of hematology, stem cell transplant, and cancer research through advocacy with the state and federal governments. She promotes federal support for cancer research funding and sickle cell disease policy recognition.

Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medical Degree

Residency

Earl K. Long Medical Center - GME
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Earl K. Long Medical Center - GME
Field of Study: Chief Resident - Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Attn: Jennah - College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Hematology/Oncology

American Board of Internal Medicine

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January 2023

This was my first visit with Dr. Laura Finn.

Good very.

December 2022

Very thorough

September 2022

Doctor Fenn is my best doctor she gave me hope for my condition other doctor wanted to put me on prep to die . I'm so happy for Fenn .

August 2022

Dr. Finn is very attentive, very clear their explanations, with much pleasure I recommend her.

Very good experience. The doctor was upbeat, informative, and courteous.

I really like Dr Finn. It's always nice to speak with her

Everything explained clear.

Very pleasant and informative virtual meeting.

July 2022

We love doctor Finn has given us hope for treatment . Always very helpfully . Willing to work with us .

Dr. Laura Finn went out of her way to give me a clear and detailed explanation of the treatment plan she had for me. Doctor Finn is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate Oncologist.

Dr Finn was great

June 2022

Dr. Finn seems great: very personable, very knowledgeable.

Dr. Finn has been very knowledgeable about my condition. She has been very good at listening to my me about my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone.

May 2022

Dr. Finn is very smart & medically competent. She doesn't believe in touching her patients. She goes strictly by lab results or other tests.

Dr. Finn is an excellent doctor all around. She's a great listener, waits for me and my wife to finish saying what we are sharing and then answers our questions or concerns. She also has a very pleasant personality and is relational which is something we really appreciate about her.

April 2022

Very informative on questions/concerns.

Dr. Finn was great: friendly, knowledgeable, clear and patient

She was very professional and listened to my concerns

Dr. Finn was very compasionate and caring.

Dr. FINN is amazing. She listened to my concerns. She also explained things so I was aware of what I needed to do. The staff was sooo nice and encouraging.

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Dr Laura Finn is extremely knowledgeable and professional! I see her for Follicular Lymphoma at the Benson Cancer Center. I highly recommend her!

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

I was very happy after having a visit with Dr. Finn. Before my visit I was scared because there was a lot that I did not understand, but Dr. Finn took the time to explain to me what I needed to know and understand to get on with living. I Appreciate Dr. Finn

Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

October 2022

Very knowledgeable and nice personality, answers any questions and do not have a long waiting time for the visit.

Our Response:
Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!

November 2022

A virtual visit with Dr Finn is a very informative visit. She has your health on her mind from beginning to the end of the conference. If she needs more testing she informs you why she needs them. A real pleasure to know your care is in competent hands.

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It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

June 2021

Dr.Finn has been my doctor for a couple of years. She is personable, thorough and I would recommend her to friends and family who would need her specialty.

Source: vitals

Dr Finn is one of the most likable doctors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has a very pleasant bed side manner. She should be a model for other doctors.

May 2021

Dr Finn is an excellent doctor. She has given me guidance and hope with my medical issues. I would recommend her to family and friends.

September 2021

Dr Finn is awesome she’s a great person and a wonderful DOCTOR

December 2019

Awesome she’s a wonderful doctor and person

Source: webmd

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