Ochsner Health announced Abdul Khan, MD, has been named the new chief executive officer of Ochsner River Region1. In this role, han will maintain oversight of Ochsner facilities and care offered in Kenner, Luling, Destrehan, and LaPlace, including Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, Ochsner Medical Complex- River Parishes, and St. Charles Parish Hospital.
“I am deeply honored to serve as CEO of Ochsner River Region. It is a privilege to be part of an organization that is committed to our community and transforming lives through innovative, compassionate care. I look forward to building on our strong foundation, advancing patient outcomes and serving the community to meet their needs,” said Khan.
Khan began his career at Ochsner in 2008 as an internal medicine resident. He served as chief medical resident of his class. After gaining additional experience outside the organization, Khan returned to Ochsner in 2015 as a senior pulmonary disease and critical care physician.
Throughout the last decade, Dr. Khan has held several leadership positions including vice president of medical affairs at both St. Bernard Parish Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner. More recently, he served as associate medical director of Ochsner River Region in 2023 before being named regional medical director of South Shore community hospitals and the Bayou region.