Overview
Laxmi Dhakal is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Dhakal is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
Locations
1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
David Houghton is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.
University Medical Center
Jaishree Narayanan is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Narayanan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laxmi Dhakal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laxmi Dhakal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laxmi Dhakal by calling their office at 985-246-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laxmi Dhakal a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laxmi Dhakal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laxmi Dhakal specialize in?
While Dr. Laxmi Dhakal is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Laxmi Dhakal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laxmi Dhakal has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Laxmi Dhakal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laxmi Dhakal accept my insurance?
Dr. Laxmi Dhakal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-246-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Dhakal isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Dhakal isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- ConcussionDr. Dhakal isAdvanced. Learn about Concussion.
- EpilepsyDr. Dhakal isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- GastrostomyDr. Dhakal isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Dhakal isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Dhakal isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Dhakal isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Dhakal isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Dhakal isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Dhakal isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.