The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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28 providers found
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Ware is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Ware is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Keen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Keen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Keen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Keen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cuong Bui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bui is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine

    WK Internal Medicine Specialists

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamlesh Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lora Kahn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Kahn is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Kahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vernard Fennell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fennell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Fennell is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Fennell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    118 Rue Fontaine, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Cormier is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cormier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pituitary Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Bruce S. Samuels LLC

    189 Greenbrier Blvd Ste C, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebastian Koga is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Koga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Meningocele, Fractured Spine, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pierremont Hospitalist Group

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prakash Manapragada is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Manapragada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Culicchia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Culicchia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Turbinectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Corsten is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Corsten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Diana Fernandez M.D. L.L.C.

    1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 206, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Juneau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Juneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

    1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Benjamin Brown is a neurosurgeon at Ochsner in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brown completed a dual bachelor's degree of science in electrical engineering and computer engineering at Louisiana State University in 2001 and received his medical degree in 2006 from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 followed by a cerebrovascular and endovascular fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Pierremont Hospitalist Group

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Prime is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Prime is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Bowie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bowie is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariadne Gauthier is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gauthier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virasith Rajapho is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Rajapho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Fautheree is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fautheree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Notarianni is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Notarianni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic

    3704 North Blvd Ste C, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Dowd is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Dowd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    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 does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    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 Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy 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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