Capital Region health care professionals to watch in 2025

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    From cutting-edge research to compassionate patient care, health care professionals across the Capital Region are making strides in their fields. 

    As Business Report writes in its latest issue, a few standout individuals are pushing boundaries this year in Baton Rouge and beyond and redefining what’s possible for their fields. 

    At Ochsner Baton Rouge, Dr. Jeremy Burnham is revolutionizing sports medicine in Louisiana, combining cutting-edge research with hands-on patient care. As the medical director of sports medicine, he oversees a team of 24 who care for patients. 

    Rene Ragas, president and CEO of Woman’s Hospital, is transforming maternal health care in Louisiana. Under his leadership, the hospital has gained local and national recognition for exceptional patient care and spearheading groundbreaking initiatives such as Louisiana’s first inpatient perinatal mental health unit. 

    Here’s a full roundup of medical professionals to watch in 2025.