The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near Louisiana, US. Of these, 74 are Experienced and 22 are Advanced.

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    Pushkas Gopalan
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Gopalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 1a, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Reeves is a Neurosurgery provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Eric Oberlander is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oberlander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Charles Bowie is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bowie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Dumont is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Orthopedics

    1150 Robert Blvd, Suite 240, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Butler is an Orthopedics provider in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Butler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Butler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    James Kalyvas is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kalyvas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Scoliosis, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kalyvas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neurosurgery

    155 Hospital Dr, Ste 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Appley is a Neurosurgery provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Appley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Appley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Denis, MD, is a highly trained neurosurgeon at Ochsner Health whose passion for pain research has led to an expertise in complex spinal surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive microsurgical techniques to treat a wide variety of spinal disorders and pain conditions. Dr. Denis utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques to decompress the neural structures and to correct spinal deformities caused by traumatic injury, degeneration, infection or tumors. He specializes in restoration of spinal alignment through surgical and non-surgical treatments. He utilizes endoscopic, robotic and navigation technologies to offer the best surgical outcomes for his patients. Dr. Denis puts an emphasis on educating his patients on their conditions and engaging them in the decision-making process. Dr. Denis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Paul Waguespack is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Waguespack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

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

    Ilias Caralopoulos is a Neurosurgery provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Caralopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Caralopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

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

    Richard Stanger is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Stanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Haydel is a Neurosurgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Haydel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Haydel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

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

    Dr. Seth Hayes practices at the Ochsner Neurosciences Institute for the North Shore Region. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed a neurosurgery residency and spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Yu is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Slidell Campus Building 2

    105 Medical Center Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley T. Hall, DO, MBA is a highly experienced board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in general neurosurgery, brain and spinal tumors, and complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery since 2007. Dr. Hall constantly seeks ways to offer the most advanced and proven surgical technologies to improve his patient’s results from surgery, reduce their postoperative pain and speed their recovery back to their normal lives. Dr. Hall has extensive experience with multiple minimally invasive spinal procedures using computer guidance and intraoperative imaging systems for both cranial and spinal procedures. He is pleased to be one of the first surgeons in Southeast Louisiana offering robot-assisted spinal surgery to his patients. Dr. Hall is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the American Osteopathic Association and the Neurocritical Care Society. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    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 Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jason Hill is a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Jonathan Riffle is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Riffle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Epidural Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Riffle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery 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 a Herniated Disc Surgery 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 does MediFind rank Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 a Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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 Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery 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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