Governor Landry Announced Dr. Evelyn Griffin as Louisiana’s New Surgeon General

BATON ROUGE, La. -Governor Jeff Landry announced that Evelyn Griffin, MD, will become Louisiana's next Surgeon General.

"Dr. Evelyn Griffin embodies the expertise and commitment that the people of Louisiana deserve in a Surgeon General. Her clinical experience, her leadership in advancing maternal health, and her dedication to strengthening the doctor-patient relationship make her the exact right choice for this role. With Dr. Griffin stepping in, I'm confident Louisiana is in good hands and headed toward a healthier, stronger future," said Governor Jeff Landry.

"I'm excited to have Dr. Griffin as the new Surgeon General, and I know she will be dedicated and work incredibly hard," said LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein. "The role of the Surgeon General is critical to improving health outcomes, and Dr. Griffin has a passion for teaching people about living a healthy life and a strong voice on nutrition and healthy foods. I'm looking forward to working with her to make Louisiana healthy again."

"I am deeply honored to step into this role. The outstanding leadership of Dr. Ralph Abraham, his dedication, vision, and steady guidance have shaped the Surgeon General Office that I now have the privilege to build upon. I am committed to upholding the high standards that he and Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman have set, and pledge with humility to serve the great people of Louisiana," said Evelyn Griffin. "I am committed to safeguarding the integrity of the patient-doctor relationship by upholding informed consent and respecting individual rights. I am grateful to Governor Landry for the appointment of Surgeon General and for his leadership in prioritizing healthcare. I look forward to our partnership - along with the great people of Louisiana - to continue the work towards a more healthy, resilient state."

Background on Evelyn Griffin:

Dr. Evelyn Griffin is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, credentialed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, with additional certification by the Institute for Functional Medicine. Among the first robotically trained gynecologic surgeons in her region, she has extensive experience managing fibroids, endometriosis, and urogynecologic conditions.

In obstetrics, her work included a focus on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly related to hypertensive disorders and postpartum hemorrhage. She completed her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She subsequently practiced for 15 years in a multispecialty clinic and hospital system and currently works as an obstetric hospitalist.

Recognizing escalating chronic disease among her patients, she launched a preventive health initiative to advance sustained disease prevention, and even reversal. In addition to her clinical work, she serves on the Advisory Panel for Immunization Practices, providing guidance to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.