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Dr. Horace Mitchell
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Horace Mitchell practices Neurological Surgery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Mitchell prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others. Utilizing the latest technology and extensive training in advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Mitchell and the team of neurosurgeons at The NeuroMedical Center provide exceptional surgical services for patients in the Baton Rouge region. Our neurosurgery team has expertise in laser spine surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Winning national recognition for quality and patient satisfaction, The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center offers state-of-the-art neurosurgical options to treat a broad range of conditions including spine disorders and spinal cord injuries, nerve disorders, back and neck pain, brain injuries and illnesses, arthritis, ruptured discs, and stenosis.
Dr. Horace Mitchell
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Albany State College
- Accepting new patients
Complex Spine Surgery
Choosing to undergo any type of back or neck surgery requires very important decisions. It starts with making sure you choose the right surgeon who can properly diagnose and treat...
What is the recovery period after a brain surgery to get a tumor removed?
You should be worried. For most of us, the left side of the brain is our dominant hemisphere. Which complications when they occur are always worse. Uncomplicated brain tumor excision READ MORE
You should be worried. For most of us, the left side of the brain is our dominant hemisphere. Which complications when they occur are always worse. Uncomplicated brain tumor excision should take about 6 weeks to recovery from fully.
My baby's head size is big. Is it due to any abnormality?
Could just be a physical difference. The size of the parent's heads should also be considered.
Is there a cure for meningioma?
There's no cure for this tumor, but it can be controlled with radiation therapy and surgery.
My mother has a blot clot in the right side of her brain. Is surgery the only option to remove it?
It depends on her symptoms and the size and location of the blood clot. Clots can be outside the brain, such subdural and epidural. They can be inside the brain substance, such READ MORE
It depends on her symptoms and the size and location of the blood clot. Clots can be outside the brain, such subdural and epidural. They can be inside the brain substance, such intracerebral or intraventricular. Subarachnoid hemorrhages occur in a space intimately close to the surface of the brain. Surgery is decided case by case.
Can a blood clot in the brain be removed with medication alone?
Blood clots that do not require surgical removal do not require medications. These clots will be broken down biochemically into components and reabsorbed by the body.
Can amniocentesis cause brain damage in a baby?
Amniocentesis done correctly will not cause brain injury. Athetosis is likely caused by ischemia (lack of blood flow) which also causes cerebral palsy. Amniocentesis has a 0.5% READ MORE
Amniocentesis done correctly will not cause brain injury. Athetosis is likely caused by ischemia (lack of blood flow) which also causes cerebral palsy. Amniocentesis has a 0.5% risk of miscarriage along with infection and amniotic fluid embolus.
Are all tumors cancerous?
Not all tumors or masses are malignant. some maybe a proliferation of normal tissue. Others are benign which means they do not spread to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors READ MORE
Not all tumors or masses are malignant. some maybe a proliferation of normal tissue. Others are benign which means they do not spread to distant parts of the body. Benign tumors may recur in the original location after removal.
