The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

Find the Top Cerebral Palsy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Michael R. Boh Center For Child Development

    1319 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Karlin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Karlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Concussion, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Karlin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Karlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sarmini earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a residency in physical medicine & rehab at the East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He then went on to complete a fellowship in musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Louisiana State University. Dr. Sarmini joined the staff at Ochsner in July of 2010. Dr. Sarmini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Sarmini is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Sarmini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Schultz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Cerebral Palsy, Neurogenic Bowel, and Paraplegia.

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    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Elliott is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Neurogenic Bowel, Dysferlinopathy, and Sunken Fontanelles.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Ochsner Hospital For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Watkins is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    1542 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lionel Branch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Branch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, MELAS Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Seizures.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaishree Narayanan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    St. Thomas Community Health Center

    1020 Saint Andrew St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Abell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Abell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Geriatrics

    Internal Medicine Specialists Inc

    3525 Prytania St Ste 526, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay St John is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. St John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Sports Medicine

    Gary R GLYNN MD Apmc

    1401 Foucher St Ste M-1005, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvette Folse is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Folse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Invertebral Disc Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Daughters Of Charity Health Center At St Cecilia

    1030 Lesseps St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joaquin Wong is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Tay-Sachs Disease, GAPO Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Shanableh & McSween M.D.'S LLC

    824 Avenue F, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Shanableh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Shanableh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Harrison Health Center Primary Care And OB/GYN

    100 W Harrison Ave Ste 101, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willie Talbert is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Talbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Insomnia, Dementia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Talbert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine

    Westcare Medical Center

    1220 Barataria Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Procell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Procell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Amedisys Specialized Medical Services

    110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 325, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Happel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Happel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood

    1221 S Clearview Pkwy, Building B, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mirjana Bukara is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bukara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Bukara is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebral Palsy?

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that involve the brain. This affects nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.

    There are several different types of CP, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed.

    When should I see a Cerebral Palsy 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 a Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 a Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebral Palsy 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 a Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy 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 Cerebral Palsy doctors near New Orleans, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebral Palsy 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 a Cerebral Palsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebral Palsy 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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