Neurosurgery Center - Ochsner LSU Health
Neurosurgery • Shreveport, LA
Ratings by platform
- Facebook: 90% recommend (15 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 2/5
What patients say
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
- Mixed reviews on surgical outcomes, with some patients reporting ongoing pain or dissatisfaction following procedures
In patients' words
"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."
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