NEW ORLEANS — American Cancer Society Louisiana welcomes Tarun Jolly, M.D. to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Jolly is a healthcare entrepreneur and physician. He is also an active investor and philanthropist in Greater New Orleans, a city he has called home most of his life. Dr. Jolly has been particularly integral in the evolution of pain management delivery in Greater New Orleans. With advanced fellowship training at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. Jolly created the first comprehensive Pain Management Center for Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2006. Dr. Jolly completed his residency at Tulane University Medical Center and earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from University of Texas, Austin.
With over 500 resources available in Louisiana, American Cancer Society has programs and services to help manage cancer treatment and recovery, while providing emotional support across the state. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is attacking cancer from every angle.