The 20 Best Athetosis Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Athetosis near Louisiana, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Athetosis
    Advanced in Athetosis
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    Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc.

    2600 Greenwood Rd, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-212-2861
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Little is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Little is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis

    Dr. Peimin Zhu
    Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Dr. Peimin Zhu
    Neurology
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    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-681-4282
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Physician Group Neurology

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-470-4978
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Achi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Achi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses REM Behavior Disorder, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Achi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
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    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 320, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Hillis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Hillis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Migraine, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. Dr. Hillis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Neurology Bossier

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 310, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-582-1481
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sanjeevi Tivakaran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Tivakaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, Myasthenia Gravis, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Tivakaran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4224 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    504-503-7001
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Neda Hidarilak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hidarilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hidarilak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis

    Dr. Fabian Lugo
    Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis

    Dr. Fabian Lugo
    Neurology
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    Office

    1101 S College Rd Ste 307, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-989-9971
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Fabian Lugo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Seizures. Dr. Lugo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Lincoln Community Health Center

    1140 S Vienna St, 
    Ruston, LA 
    318-224-7190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Sharett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Sharett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, and Epilepsy. Dr. Sharett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Neuro Care Of Louisiana LLC

    648 Crestwood Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    985-805-2555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Louisiana Creole French
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nabil Azar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Azar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Azar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-412-1517
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Copeland is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Walker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Athetosis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-702-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Demetrius Maraganore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Maraganore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Maraganore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 701, 
    Kenner, LA 
    504-464-8588
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Charlet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Charlet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Charlet is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Charlet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Rapides Specialty Clinic

    501 Medical Center Dr Ste 4, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Ugokwe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Ugokwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Ugokwe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-387-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Murphy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-769-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Whiddon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Whiddon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Whiddon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy Bldg B, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    504-842-3998
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Saucier is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Saucier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Athetosis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    985-537-2666
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-470-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Privett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Privett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Privett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-675-7737
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alireza Minagar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Minagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Minagar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Athetosis?

    Athetosis is a movement disorder (dyskinesia) characterized by constant, sinuous, slow, irregular, and involuntary movements affecting the ends of limbs, especially the arms, that can be caused by injury or to basal ganglia (deep brain structures) that coordinate muscle movement or drug toxicity.

    When should I see an Athetosis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Athetosis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Athetosis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    You can find an Athetosis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Athetosis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Athetosis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Athetosis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Athetosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Athetosis doctor in Louisiana, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Athetosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Athetosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Athetosis doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Athetosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Athetosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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