IMC Lab Excellence: Reaccreditation Survey

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IMC Lab Excellence: Reaccreditation Survey

May 13, 2026

Iberia Medical Center’s Laboratory recently underwent a comprehensive three-day survey by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and received reaccreditation.

Recognized for its rigorous standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and helps laboratories contribute to improved patient outcomes.

During the recent CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examined our laboratory’s quality control, testing protocols and compliance with accreditation standards. CAP inspectors also examined laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and record, and overall management. These reviews helped to verify the laboratory’s operational performance and reflect the most recent best practices.

Surveyors were impressed with lab processes and efficiencies, and made additional positive comments about their entire experience while at Iberia Medical Center.

Congratulations to the pathology and laboratory medicine team for this significant accomplishment that further demonstrates our commitment to high-quality patient care, patient safety and best practices.

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Iberia Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Rana El Sabbagh, Nephrologist

Nov 4, 2019
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Updated: Apr 30, 2024

New Iberia, LA – Iberia Medical Center welcomes Dr. Rana El Sabbagh, Nephrologist, to its team of medical professionals. Dr. El Sabbagh specializes in diseases and disorders of the kidneys including kidney stones, acute, chronic and end-stage renal failure, fluid and electrolyte disorders and patients needing dialysis. "We are excited to have Dr. El Sabbagh practice medicine in New Iberia. She is a great addition to our growing medical staff,” states Dionne Viator, Interim CEO, Iberia Medical Center.

After graduating from Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon with "high distinction,”Dr. El Sabbagh attained Internal Medicine Specialist status at the Case Western Reserve/University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio. She completed a fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, Nephrology and Hypertension Division, where she was elected a Chief Fellow. Dr. El Sabbagh is a published medical author and is participating in several ongoing clinical research protocols.

Professional memberships include the American College of Physicians –Internal Medicine and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. El Sabbagh speaks fluent French.

Dr. El Sabbagh’s practice is located inside the office of Dr. Gerard Sigue, 2312 East Main Street, across from the IMC Main Campus. For appointments or more information, call 337.374.7156.