Our Team
At West Ascension Parish Hospital, our team is driven by a common mission: to provide personalized care and exceptional service. United in purpose, our team embodies a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of care.
Executive Team
Shelton B. Anthony, MHA/MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Causey
Chief Administration Officer
James J. Breaux, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Juan Briceno
Chief Financial Officer
Anastasia Montgomery MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Leadership Team
Alicia Falsetta, R.T. (R)(M)
Radiology Manager
LaWanda Sanders
Director of Health Information Management
Chase Walker, MLS (ASCP)
Laboratory Manager
Loretta Larvadain
Senior Director of Nursing
Sandra Rose
Purchasing Manager
Evangeline August
Food and Nutrition Services Manager
Gene Polk
Respiratory Manager
Wayne Hoop
Maintenance Director
Lisa Albarado
Patient Access Supervisor
Dr. JaMekco Lewis
Social Services
Brian Tripode
Pharmacist
Medical Team
Sumanth Punukollu, MD
Emergency Medicine
Benedict E. Idowu, DO
Neurologist
Andrew Gruezke, MD
ER Director / CEO Blue Angels Health