The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Trigeminal Neuralgia Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Trigeminal Neuralgia near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

    1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennifer Braaten received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. She completed an Internal Medicine Residency from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Dr. Braaten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Ware is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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 the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

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    Jared Robichaux
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics

    AVALA Spine

    4441 N Interstate 10 Service Rd W, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Spine Surgeon, Dr. Jared M. Robichaux grew up in Mandeville. When asked why he decided to go into medicine, he says “There was never another option.” Dr. Robichaux has always held a passion for helping others. He was drawn to neurological surgery for the opportunity to provide great treatment to patients with very complex conditions. “I chose neurological surgery as a specialty because it is a field where improvements and technological advancements in diagnosis and treatment are being achieved daily. I want to be part of a generation to continue to improve the outcomes of our patients requiring treatment for brain and spinal disorders.” After medical school at L SU in New Orleans, Dr. Robichaux completed residency with the L SU Health Science Center New Orleans Department of Neurological Surgery and an MBA in Business Administration from L SU Shreveport. Dr. Robichaux is trained in Neurological surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery including neuronavigation and robotic-assisted surgery. He treats brain and spine conditions including treatment of degenerative spinal disease, chronic neck and back pain, peripheral nerve disease like carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy, compression fractures, traumatic injuries of the brain and spine, and tumors of the brain and spine. He has been trained in motion preservation procedures of the spine and licensed in Total Disc Replacements of the cervical spine. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surge. Dr. Robichaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fiore is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Susac Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridget Bagert is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bagert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Bagert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Radiation Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

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

    Clayton Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Mader is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Denson is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Denson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Crabtree is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Crabtree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Office

    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 590, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uday Nadimpally is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nadimpally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Parkinsonism, Stroke, Tension Headache, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Hundley is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hundley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top area of expertise is Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Amedisys Specialized Medical Services

    110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 325, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Happel is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Happel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Colin Van Hook, a New Orleans native, earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Vanhook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fawad Khan is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Migraine, and Pyridoxine Deficiency. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robin Davis, a native of South Louisiana, earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011 after receiving her B.S. in Neuroscience cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 2007. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Spectrum Neurology Center LLC

    3409 Division St, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Beaucoudray is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Beaucoudray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Septic Arthritis, and Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Empicare Inc.

    3800 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archibald Melcher is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Melcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    East Jefferson Brain And Spine Care

    3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Peterson is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Transient Global Amnesia, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Experienced in Trigeminal Neuralgia

    East Jefferson General Hospital

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

    Neda Hidarilak is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hidarilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Trigeminal Neuralgia?

    Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a nerve disorder. It causes a stabbing or electric shock-like pain in parts of the face.

    When should I see a Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia doctors near New Orleans, LA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Trigeminal Neuralgia 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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