Top Neurologists in Louisiana
Specialists, such a neurologists can be difficult to find. Even if you find a Louisiana area neurologist, are they a good fit for you? What questions do you ask? A lot of times when in need of a specialist, you do not have the luxury of time on your side. You need to know what your options are in Louisiana and fast. Let us do the start of the work for you. Our list of neurologists in Louisiana will give you a solid place on finding a doctor that is the right fit for you or your loved one.
Even if you have lived in the Louisiana area for years, you have to research these things carefully. Fortunately with your feedback and help we craft our lists. Lists made to help you get the information you need fast. If you are not looking for a neurologist in Louisiana, check out our locations page to narrow down your search. If you have a bad experience with a Louisiana neurologist on our list, please let us know. Your feedback is how we craft our lists.
Amer Awad, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Since 2010, Dr. Awad has continued the practice of neurology in his family’s hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and neighboring areas. Dr. Awad is board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. He is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care to patients with neurological disorders, as well as helping to advance the field of neurology. He thoroughly enjoys making accurate diagnoses and providing appropriate therapy with the ultimate goal of improving each patient’s quality of life.
Gerald J. Calegan, II, M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Steven T. Atkins
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Atkins joined Culicchia Neurological Clinic as a staff neurologist in May, 2002. Dr. Atkins received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, completed his residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and a fellowship in electromyography and neuromuscular disease at Louisiana State University. He holds certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society and American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Charles Fiore, Jr.
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Fiore is one of the few physicians in the region trained in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders such as neuropathies (disorders of the peripheral nerves), radiculopathies (pinched nerves in the neck or back that usually result in numbness or weakness and myopathies (acquired diseases of the muscles that can result in weakness). Because of his training and a personal interest in neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Fiore is committed to advancing his practice to include the most recent treatment options.
Damon Patterson, M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Patterson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has expanded his practice from Lafayette to Crowley to better serve patients in Acadiana. He specializes in neurology, vascular neurology and neuro-interventional surgery, including treatment for chronic spine pain, strokes, brain aneurysms and other neurologic conditions.
Jon D. Olson, M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
K. David Khoobehi, M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Khoobehi, a Neurologist, treats patients suffering from a wide range of disorders including headaches and migraines, concussion and traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological sleep disorders, cognitive disorders, dementia and seizure disorders.
Neil Billeaud, MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Billeaud received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at Caraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL and a Neurology Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham-Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Additionally, he trained at the University of Alabama at Birmingham-Veterans Administration Medical Center in Birmingham, AL where he completed his Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology-EEG/Epilepsy Tract and a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children’s Hospital of Alabama. He is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine, Advanced Central Clinical Neurophysiology with added competency in Epilepsy Monitoring. Primary areas of interest Epilepsy/EEG.
Kevin R. Hargrave, M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Hargrave is the medical director of Neuroscience Center of Acadiana. He has 15 years of experience in private practice in, neurology and sleep medicine, Dr. Hargrave is also co-medical director of Sleep Center of Acadiana at Lafayette General. Other particular areas of interest for Dr. Hargrave include Parkinson’s, MS, epilepsy, neuroimaging and the relationship between sleep apnea and stroke risk. Accepting Medicare and most major insurances.
Joseph A. S. Acosta, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Acosta received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1989. Following his internship in internal medicine, he completed a residency in neurology at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also served as chief resident of the program from 1992 to 1993. After his residency, he was fellowship trained in neurovascular disease and stroke at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland from 1993 to 1995. Dr. Acosta has an interest in general neurology, clinical neurophysiology and is trained in neurovascular ultrasound with a special interest in the treatment of stroke.
