Neurosurgery Center - Ochsner LSU Health
Neurosurgery • Shreveport, LA
About
Summary: - Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a nonprofit academic medical partnership between Ochsner Health and LSU Health Shreveport, based in Shreveport, LA, with a presence in the United Arab Emirates. - The organization combines Ochsner’s clinical operations with LSU Health Shreveport’s educational mission to care for patients in northern Louisiana, advance medical research, and train healthcare professionals. - Key focus areas include state-of-the-art treatment, clinical research, and community education within a hospital-and-education ecosystem. - Locations include Shreveport and Monroe, LA, with the headquarters at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport. - They publish updates on facilities and programs (e.g., neuroscience and ICU initiatives) and offer various clinical and academic opportunities (physician roles, nursing, residencies). If you’re specifically seeking information about a Neurosurgery Center at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, this page indicates the institution’s broader neuroscience and academic medical center context, but does not provide detailed neurosurgery center specifics (specialists, services, or program rankings). For precise neurosurgery offerings, facilities, or appointment details, consider visiting the site’s neurosurgery or departments section or contacting patientadvocate@ochsnerlsuhs.org or the main line.
Clinic Type
Neurosurgery
Address
945 Margaret Place, Suite 100, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone
318-626-0203
jmil12l@lsuhsc.edu
Opening Hours
Call for business hours
Emergency Care
24/7 stroke care, dedicated neuro ICU in the area
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What specialties does the Neurosurgery Center offer?
(Not explicitly stated in the provided text; the page highlights neurosurgical expertise, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, a neuro ICU, Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and 24/7 stroke care.)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 90% recommendation rate (based on 15 reviews) (15 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: Varies by provider (individual neurosurgeon ratings on U.S. News range from 2/5 to 5/5) (Multiple reviews per provider)
Patients praise
- Highly specialized care, including expertise in complex brain and spine surgeries and Gamma Knife radiosurgery
- Availability of advanced facilities such as a dedicated neuro ICU and Level 4 Epilepsy Center
- Some patients and peers report positive experiences with surgical outcomes and professional care from specific doctors
- Recognition as a regional leader in neuroscience with an academic focus on innovation and training future surgeons
Common complaints
- Reports of poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy from some surgeons
- Complaints regarding organizational issues, such as difficulties with scheduling, long wait times, and unreturned phone calls
- Allegations regarding administrative errors or inadequate review of patient files during consultations
- Mixed reviews on surgical outcomes, with some patients reporting ongoing pain or dissatisfaction following procedures
"Dr. Guthikonda removed a benign brain tumor from my mother's head over 2 weeks ago. He is a very likeable Dr and took the time to talk to us. We feel like her surgery and recovery has gone extremely well and we are very grateful to have found this doctor."
— RateMDs"...she has a very bad bedside manner and walks out the door before I could finish asking my questions... And I was in the hospital 3 days and not once did she come see me..."
— Healthgrades"Very negligent in many ways and very dangerous outcome with the neurology department and neurosurgery are dangerously bad."
— PissedConsumerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ochsner LSU Health Opens Renovated Neurosciences… | Ochsner LSU Health — May 21, 2026
- Shreveport neurosurgeon, Dr. Stanley Hoang, performs first awake dual approach spine fusion surgery in the world — Dec 11, 2025
- Dr. Abushehab Joins Ochsner LSU Health: Neurosurgeon & Innovator | Ochsner Health — Aug 14, 2025
- Dr. Junaid Ansari Joins Ochsner LSU Health as Neurology Specialist | Ochsner Health — Oct 6, 2025
- Region’s first-ever endoscopic cranial vault surgery performed in Shreveport — Oct 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neurosurgery clinics in Shreveport
LSU Health Shreveport Neurosurgery is a department within the LSU Health Sciences Center–Shreveport, offering comprehensive neurosurgical care across affiliated hospitals (Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Willis-Knighton, and the Overton Brooks VA). Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Shreveport, LSUHS Neurosurgery emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach, diverse patient care, and an educational environment. The department operates within a broader medical education and research setting at LSU Health Shreveport, part of a larger college of medicine with multiple schools and centers. Key details: - Location: Shreveport, Louisiana - Founded: 1990 - Type: Part of LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport; Department of Neurosurgery - Practice: Clinical neurosurgery across sub-specialties, in partnership hospitals - Focus: Patient-centered care, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration - Linked presence: lsuhs.edu/departments/school-of-medicine/neurosurgery; LinkedIn: lsuhsneurosurgery If you want, I can extract contact info or map its affiliated hospitals.
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