Dr. Donald E. Richardson, MD, FACS, FAANS, Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. Donald E. Richardson, MD, FACS, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

4/5(16)
1200 Pinnacle Pkwy STE 7 Covington LA, 70433
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Donald Richardson practices Neurological Surgery in New Orleans, LA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Richardson 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.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1957

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Neurosurgery

Awards

  • Patients’ Choice Award 2015  

Professional Memberships

  • American Pain Society, the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and the World Society for Stereotactic  

Dr. Donald E. Richardson, MD, FACS, FAANS's Practice location

Practice At 1415 Tulane Ave

1415 Tulane Ave -
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Fax: 504-988-7757

1200 Pinnacle Pkwy STE 7 -
Covington, LA 70433
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New patients: 985-643-4144
Fax: 985-643-3603

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