The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Sciatica near Covington, LA. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michele Lajaunie completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Louisiana State University. She attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, NV. Dr. Lajaunie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Stroke. Dr. Lajaunie is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology - Radiology.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

    1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    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 the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hayes is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

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

    Ilias Caralopoulos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Caralopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Caralopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Caralopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Lowell Shih is an anesthesiologist located at Ochsner Health Center in Covington. He trained in anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, AR and then completed a fellowship in pain management at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. He holds a double board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Shih specializes in interventional pain management, along with an additional specialization in back and spine care. He emphasizes a multimodal approach to treating chronic pain with the goal to improve functionality and quality of life. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Sciatica, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Harrison earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA and completed internship at Tulane University. He then completed a residency in anesthesiology at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan where he also served as Chief Resident. He also completed a fellowship in Pain Management at University of California, Davis, California. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Arachnoiditis, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Harrison is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Oubre is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Peter Blessey earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Blessey practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Blessey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Blessey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Blessey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Northshore Family Medicine LLC

    1119 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Balette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Balette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brinkman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Taranto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Taranto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Devraj is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Devraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Mcmanus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Mcmanus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Opus Coalesce

    71107 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Leal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelli Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Plaisance earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at East Jefferson General Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program. He joined Ochsner in the summer of 2007 from Barksdale Air Force base Family Practice Clinic. Dr. Plaisance is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He practices at the Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Plaisance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Plaisance is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ruth Darg graduated from the Universidad San Martin de Porres medical school in Lima, Peru. She completed her residency at the University of Texas in Galveston, Texas. She specializes in diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol management. Dr. Quinones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Quinones is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ellerbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Ellerbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery

    Dr. Bruce S. Samuels LLC

    189 Greenbrier Blvd Ste C, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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 the treatment of Sciatica. 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 Sciatica
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Orthopedics

    St. Tammany Bone & Joint Clinic

    71211 Highway 21 Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roch Hontas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hontas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Sciatica?

    Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.

    When should I see a Sciatica doctor near Covington, 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 Sciatica doctor near Covington, 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 Sciatica doctors near Covington, 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 Sciatica doctors near Covington, 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 Sciatica doctor near Covington, 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 Sciatica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sciatica 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 Sciatica doctor near Covington, 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 Sciatica 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 Sciatica 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 Sciatica doctors near Covington, LA?

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

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