The 20 Best Porencephaly Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Porencephaly near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Precision Neurosurgery

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 340, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hefner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Hefner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine

    Acadiana Family Physicians Inc. A.P.M.C.

    427 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Troy Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

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

    Ricky Winburn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Winburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sciatica, Shingles, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Winburn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Family Medicine

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rizwan Sadiq is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Sadiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Advanced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital Mob

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 1, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Ann Mcbride is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ann Mcbride is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Ann Mcbride is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Neuroscience Center LLC

    128 Neuroscience Ct, 
    Gray, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Haight is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Haight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Haight is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 210, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jillian Ann Ploof is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ann Ploof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts. Dr. Ann Ploof is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Children's Multi-Specialty Group LLC

    4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ann Marie-Flannery is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Marie-Flannery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Increased Head Circumference, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Dr. Marie-Flannery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    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

    Benjamin Brown is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. 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 Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bharat Guthikonda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Guthikonda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Guthikonda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bowie is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Bowie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Andrew Steven is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Steven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Steven is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiology. Dr. Steven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Jackson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jash Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Neuro Care Of Louisiana LLC

    648 Crestwood Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Louisiana Creole French
    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 Porencephaly. 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 Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Culicchia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Culicchia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. 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. Dr. Culicchia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Health Pediatrics At Goodwood

    8415 Goodwood Blvd Ste 100, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Bergeron-Breaux is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bergeron-Breaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Heart Murmurs, Obesity, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Bergeron-Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Kosty is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kosty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Acoustic Neuroma, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Kosty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    AVALA Spine - Slidell

    1570 Lindberg Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Owen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Experienced in Porencephaly
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Neuroscience Institute-Covington

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Alleyne is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Alleyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Spinal Stenosis, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Alleyne is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Porencephaly?

    Porencephaly is a rare condition that affects the central nervous system. People with Porencephaly develop fluid-filled cysts or cavities in the brain either before or shortly after birth. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary significantly based on the size, location, and number of cysts. Common features include developmental delay, reduced muscle tone (hypotonia), seizures, macrocephaly (unusually large head size), spastic hemiplegia, speech problems, delayed growth, and intellectual disability. Porencephaly is usually the result of damage from infection or stroke after birth. In these cases, the condition occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. There is an inherited form of the condition called familial Porencephaly, which is caused by changes in the COL4A1 or COL4A2 genes and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see a Porencephaly doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly doctors near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly doctor near Baton Rouge, 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 Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly 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 Porencephaly doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Porencephaly 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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