Dr. Horace Mitchell MD
Neurosurgeon
10101 Park Rowe Cir #200 Baton Rouge Louisiana, 70810Rating
5/5
About
Horace Mitchell, MD, FAANS, is an established neurosurgeon with The NeuroMedical Center Clinic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He specializes in complex spine-cervical & lumbar, scoliosis, cranial surgery, carpal tunnel, and ulnar nerve. Dr. Mitchell earned his undergraduate degree in Biology at Albany State College. He received his medical degree from Tulane University and underwent his general surgery internship at Tulane-affiliated hospitals before completing his neurosurgery residency at St. Louis University Health Sciences Center in St. Louis, Missouri. While there, Dr. Mitchell served as both an instructor and clinical professor in neurosurgery. Dr. Mitchell joined The NeuroMedical Center in 1996 and is board certified in neurological surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Fellow American Association of Neurological Surgery (FAANS) and the North American Spine Society (NASS). Dr. Mitchell currently serves as Department Chief for The NeuroMedical Center Clinicâ??s Neurosurgery Department.
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Education and Training
Albany State College
Tulane University
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1988
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Dr. Horace Mitchell MD's Expert Contributions
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 your individual condition. This is particularly true if you have been diagnosed with any type of spinal injury,...
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 should take about 6 weeks to recovery from fully. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Is pituitary adenoma life-threatening?
No READ MORE
Is there a cure for meningioma?
There's no cure for this tumor, but it can be controlled with radiation therapy and surgery. READ MORE
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 intracerebral or intraventricular. Subarachnoid hemorrhages occur in a space intimately close to the surface of the brain. Surgery is decided case by case. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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% risk of miscarriage along with infection and amniotic fluid embolus. READ MORE
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 may recur in the original location after removal. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- The Congress of Neurological Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- His hard work, and willingness to listen and learn.
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neurosurgery
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Dr. Horace Mitchell MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Mitchell
- Mary
Surgery 12-13-2016 doing great
- Tawana
My legs are feeling better. I know my back will never be the same and by Gods grace I will get through my days but the Decompression helped my nerve pain that was running down my legs.... My hip still feels like an ice pic is stuck in my right lower back/hip area.....so if that should go away it hasn't yet.. Thank you Dr. Mitchell I pray I don't ever need surgery again on my back but if I ever do I'll be here to see you!! Tawana Venable
- Lovenia
I am extremely pleased with the treatment and the results of my treatment. I was more than just a patient to Dr Mitchell. He had my well being at heart. I felt that he could not have treated better if I hand been his mother. I have great respect his expertise and his competency.
Love him... Very though
- Rose
He is a wonderful Doctor. I would recommend him to anybody.
The Doctor was friendly . Explained about the procedure . I will recommend others to see him. He was truthful and patient.
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- Rita
Dr Mitchell explained condition and symptoms well. Was very patient and understanding.
- Mary
I think he's the greatest!!10
- Kenneth
Very pleased; took time to throughly explain my problem and what can be done to fix it. Did not have to wait long, either which was a nice experience . Overall, very pleased with Dr. Mitchell.
- Mary
I think hes the greatest!!10
- Kenneth
Very pleased took time to throughly explain my problem and what can be done to fix it. Did not have to wait long either which was a nice experience . Overall very pleased with Dr. Mitchell.
Love him... Very though
- Rose
He is a wonderful Doctor. I would recommend him to anybody.
The Doctor was friendly . Explained about the procedure . I will recommend others to see him. He was truthful and patient.
- Lovenia
I am extremely pleased with the treatment and the results of my treatment. I was more than just a patient to Dr Mitchell. He had my well being at heart. I felt that he could not have treated better if I hand been his mother. I have great respect his expertise and his competency.
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