The 20 Best Decerebrate Posture Doctors Near Me in Houma, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Decerebrate Posture near Houma, LA. Of these, 63 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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66 providers found
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Bossier Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    2449 Hospital Dr, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Moritz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Moritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Moritz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

    7925 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Callanan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Callanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Callanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Internal Medicine - Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Clements is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Clements is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clements is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Caro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Caro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Caro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Lake Charles

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hebert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subhakar Gummadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gummadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Gummadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Dedeaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dedeaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Dedeaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Family Clinic Of Doctors' Hospital

    3331 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mairus Mcfarland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Muscle Atrophy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcfarland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Edward Lafleur MD

    2445 E Milton Ave, 
    Youngsville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Beth-Doguet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Youngsville, Louisiana. Dr. Beth-Doguet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Beth-Doguet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7353 Highland Rd Ste B-196, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Billy May Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. May Jr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. May Jr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - Lake Charles, LA

    4211 Lake St Ste 80, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Ieyoub is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Ieyoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Ieyoub is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Imperial Health LLP

    4150 Nelson Road, Building D, Suite 1, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Cascio is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cascio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Toxic Synovitis. Dr. Cascio is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cascio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    2812 Highway 28 East, 
    Pineville, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Holton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Holton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Holton is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Holton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    CHRISTUS Cabrini Surgery Center LLC

    3436 Masonic Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Stehr is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Stehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Stehr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10627 Hillary Ct, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ward is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Rhabdomyolysis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Partners In Physical Therapy

    3501 5th Ave, Suite C2, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Brittain is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Brittain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Brittain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1504 W Dumbarton Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Freddie Regan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Regan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her clinical expertise encompasses Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Regan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Houma Orthopedic Clinic/Open Mri

    1001 School St, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sina Pourtaheri is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Pourtaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Pourtaheri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic LLC

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Keating is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Decerebrate Posture?

    Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward. The muscles are tightened and held rigidly. This type of posturing usually means there has been severe damage to the brain. People who have this condition should get medical attention right away.

    When should I see a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor near Houma, 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 Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture doctors near Houma, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Decerebrate Posture 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 Decerebrate Posture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Decerebrate Posture 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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