Dr. Brian Willis to chair LSU Health Shreveport's neurosurgery department on interim basis: 5 things to know

Brian Willis, MD, will serve as the interim chairman of Louisiana-based LSU Health Shreveport's neurosurgery department, according to KTBS.

Here are five things to know:

1. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.

2. Dr. Willis will replace Anil Nanda, MD. LSU Health Shreveport removed Dr. Nanda from the position Oct. 5.

3. A tenured professor, Dr. Nanda is still a part of the medical school's faculty.

4. LSU Health Shreveport has not disclosed a timeline for a permanent chairman appointment.

5. Dr. Willis specializes in pediatric and stereotactic neurosurgery.