Lance Tyler Albin, MD was born in Bush, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and minors in both psychology and chemistry. Dr. Albin earned his medical degree and completed his residency in general surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. During his residency, Dr. Albin served as Chief Resident and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.