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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      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 the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. 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.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

      Dr. Joan earned her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cheuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Sepsis, Subdural Hematoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      St Charles Specialty Hospital

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

      Gabriel Tender is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty.

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      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

      Rehab Access LLC

      421 N Carrollton Ave, Suite 4, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elizabeth Milner is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Milner has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess and Epidural Abscess. Dr. Milner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Internal Medicine

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      3525 Prytania St Ste 301, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theodore Borgman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Borgman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

      Restorative Care Health Center L.L.C.

      3361 General Degaulle Dr Ste B, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Williams is a Physiatrist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Hemiplegia, Rhabdomyolysis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      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 the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Scoliosis, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kalyvas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Office

      349 Spencer Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kaleb Derouen is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Derouen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, and Spinal Cord Abscess.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Orthopedics

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      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 the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Family Medicine

      Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

      1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
      Marrero, LA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

      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 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Southern Brain And Spine

      3798 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 200, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derrick Umansky is a Neurosurgery provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Umansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

      Tulane Doctors - Neurosciences - EJGH

      4224 Houma Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sassan Keshavarzi is a Neurosurgery provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Keshavarzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

      200 W Esplanade Ave, 
      Kenner, LA 
       (12.8 miles away)
      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 the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

      Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

      When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near New Orleans, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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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