Dr. Donald E. Richardson, MD, FACS, FAANS
Neurosurgeon
1415 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA, 70112About
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
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Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award 2015
Professional Memberships
- American Pain Society, the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and the World Society for Stereotactic
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