COVINGTON — Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is pleased to announce that Gina Wilson, MD, radiologist, joined Mary Bird Perkins Breast Imaging in Covington on August 3, 2026. In her new role, Dr. Wilson will be instrumental with her specialized background in vascular, interventional, and breast radiology.
I am excited to welcome Dr. Gina Wilson to the Mary Bird Perkins family,” says Dr. Daniel Rupley, breast imaging radiologist at MBPCC Breast Imaging in Covington. “Her expertise, dedication, and compassion for patients as a radiologist with a focus on breast cancer strengthens Mary Bird Perkins’ long-standing reputation for bringing premier medical care to patients.”
Before to joining Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in 2026, Dr. Wilson spent seven years at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women in Memphis, Tennessee. Her decision to join Mary Bird Perkins marks a continuation of her deep-rooted service across Louisiana. Notably, while at Our Lady of Lourdes Breast Center in Lafayette, she spearheaded the introduction of a critical risk assessment and high-risk MRI screening program. Over her distinguished career, Dr. Wilson also provided expert radiology services at Acadiana Radiology Group and Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, Touro Infirmary and Touro Imaging Center in New Orleans, St. Charles Parish Hospital, and St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion.
Wilson earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. To further her expertise, she completed fellowships at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport concentrated on vascular and interventional radiology and breast imaging. With more than 20 years of radiological experience, Dr. Wilson is a dedicated researcher and has co-authored publications on critical topics such breast cancer care in low-income countries, and minimally invasive techniques for treating breast abscesses. She has been involved in clinical trials evaluating digital tomosynthesis mammography for advanced breast cancer screening.
About Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s largest cancer care organization and has been leading the fight against cancer for more than 50 years. Founded in Baton Rouge in 1971 by a group of community leaders, the Cancer Center now serves every region of Louisiana and communities across southwest Mississippi. With the most expansive team of highly trained oncologists leveraging innovative therapies and technologies, Mary Bird Perkins is offering the most personalized treatment options available in the Gulf South. The Cancer Center’s emphasis on community-based care allows patients to access these resources close to home. From early detection through our innovative Prevention on the Go screening and education program, to diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer, Mary Bird Perkins offers a wide array of individualized support services to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. For more information, visit marybird.org.