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Neurologists in Louisiana

Neurologists specialise in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Below are 26 neurologists practising in Louisiana, across New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Monroe and Lafayette, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Neurologists in Louisiana

  1. Alireza Shirazian, MD Neurology New Orleans, LA 70112
  2. Meghan K. Harris, MD Neurology Shreveport, LA 71105
  3. Linda Lebourgeois, MD Neurology Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  4. Michael T. Happel, MD Neurology Metairie, LA 70005
  5. Melanie P. Olinde, MD Neurology Monroe, LA 71201
  6. Tiffany Wen-Ting Liu, MD Neurology Lafayette, LA 70506
  7. Daniel Chehebar, DO Neurology Covington, LA 70433
  8. Mary Nguyen, MD Neurology Gretna, LA 70056
  9. Chris R. Collins, MD Neurology Kenner, LA 70065
  10. Fayez K. Shamieh, MD Neurology Lake Charles, LA 70601
  11. Michael P. Charlet, MD Neurology Houma, LA 70360
  12. Mohamed R. Hajmurad, MD Neurology Alexandria, LA 71303
  13. Dhenuka -. Shah, MD Neurology Pineville, LA 71360
  14. Edward S. Haight, MD Neurology Gray, LA 70359
  15. Christopher L. Valencia, MD Neurology West Monroe, LA 71291
  16. Varun Kumar Pala, MD Neurology Madisonville, LA 70447
  17. Derek G. Neupert, MD Neurology Thibodaux, LA 70301
  18. Patricia M. Morgan, MD Neurology Hammond, LA 70403
  19. Ravi K. Chilukuri, MD Neurology Jefferson, LA 70121
  20. David Chachkhiani, MD Neurology Opelousas, LA 70570
  21. Ali E. Kaabi, MD Neurology New Orleans, LA 70121
  22. Andrew L. Chesson, MD Neurology Shreveport, LA 71103
  23. Kelly N. Breaux, MD Neurology Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  24. Frank J. Williams, MD Neurology Metairie, LA 70006
  25. Maximo C. Kiok, MD Neurology Monroe, LA 71201
  26. Shelly N. Savant, MD Neurology Lafayette, LA 70508

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a neurologist

Common reasons

  • Migraine and frequent headaches
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness and balance problems
  • Memory concerns
  • Seizures and sleep-related nerve conditions

Signs it may be time

  • Headaches are frequent or changing
  • You have numbness, tingling or weakness that keeps returning
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • A sudden severe headache, weakness on one side or trouble speaking needs emergency care, not an appointment

How to get the most from your neurologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped
2

During: questions to ask

  • What type of headache or condition do you think this is?
  • What triggers should I look for?
  • Do I need imaging or other tests?
  • What should make me seek urgent care?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Each headache or episode: start time, length, strength
  • Sleep, meals, screen time, stress and your cycle, if relevant
  • What you tried and whether it helped

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a neurologist in Louisiana?

This page lists 26 neurologists practising in Louisiana, including New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Monroe and Lafayette, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a neurologist in Louisiana?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first neurologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A headache or symptom diary: dates, how long, how strong, what helped.

How do I prepare for a neurology appointment about headaches?

Keep a headache diary for a few weeks: when each one started, how long it lasted, how strong it was and anything that came before it.

When is a headache an emergency?

A sudden, severe "worst ever" headache, or a headache with weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or a stiff neck with fever, needs emergency care. Call 911.

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