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Lydia Breskin, MD, Family Medicine, Gretna, LA

LydiaAnneBreskinMD

Family Medicine Gretna, LA

Family Physician

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  • Office

    91 Westbank Expy Ste 440
    Gretna, LA 70053
    Phone+1 504-584-0300
    Fax+1 504-754-2150

Summary

  • Dr. Lydia Breskin is a Family Medicine specialist located in Gretna, LA, currently serving as a Primary Care Physician at Ochsner Health and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She completed her residency at East Jefferson General Hospital in 2021, graduating from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2018, and holds a master's degree in Physiology from Georgetown University. Her research has been published in reputable journals, with significant citations, including studies on tight junction regulation and candidemia. She has a special interest in addressing social determinants of health and providing holistic care. In her own words, Dr. Breskin says, "It is my greatest privilege to work together with patients as a team to improve their health and well being."

Education & Training

  • East Jefferson General Hospital
    East Jefferson General HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 2018 - 2021
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2018
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityMS, Physiology, 2011 - 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Clinical Preceptor- Medicine in Society University of Queensland, 2023

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Retrospective Review of Candidemia at a Tertiary Care Hospital in New Orleans
    L. A. Breskin, J. Garcia-Diaz, L. Reddy, A. Iliceto, D. Ashcraft, A. Egger, G. A. Pankey, IDWeek 2016, New Orleans, LA, 10/28/2016