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Amer Awad, MD

Neurology
Accepting New Patients
Amer Awad, MD
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 84 Patient Verified Ratings
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Amer Awad, MD

Neurology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
16777 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Biography

Dr. Amer Awad is a neurologist with Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge. He received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in 2002. He went on to complete a neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He completed his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology (epilepsy) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Awad is board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2018. He has practiced neurology since 2010 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Awad provides thorough and high-quality care to patients and enjoys treating all neurological disorders. He performs electroencephalography (a test that measures electrical activity in the brain), electromyography (a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them), and Botox and has a special clinical interest in epilepsy. Outside of work, Dr. Awad enjoys family activities, traveling, reading and hiking.

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Education and Training

Medical School

University of Jordan
Field of Study: Medicine

Palestine Hospital
Field of Study: Primay Care Practice

Internship

Al-Bashir Hospital-Ministry of Healthy
Field of Study: Internship

King Hussein Cancer Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Trinitas Regional Medical Center-Seton Hall University
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology

Fellowship

Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Clinical Neurophysiology

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Dr. Awad was very professional, patient and understanding of all of my concerns. He listened and captured all of the symptoms I described.

October 2024

Very, very patient.

October 2024

Dr. Awad Amer, great dr. very good listen, patience, took out the time for all my concern, very caring.

October 2024

Dr. Awad spent nearly an hour going over all my history and possible future options and explaining why things hadn't worked before. After previous experiences with neurologists, this was such a nice change!

October 2024

I have recommended Dr.Awad to others who are now seeing him.

September 2024

I have recommended, and two of my friends have upcoming appts with Dr. Awad.

September 2024

Very good experience

September 2024

Dr. Award carefully and thoughtfully listened to my concerns. He offered appropriate suggestions and follow up to address the issues.

September 2024

Superb & Dr. Awad: one in the same!

August 2024

Good plan going forward

July 2024

Dr. Awad went thru my medical labs since my last visit, asked many questions concerning my on-going condition, and the path going forward. I was able to ask all the questions I had. I am very comfortable talking to him about what works with me and what does not. He is a great listener. I appreciate his care of my condition.

July 2024

Dr Awad is true to his profession. Caring, and considerate. Listen to my concerns and always willing to go the extra mile to diagnose or treat the medical condition.

July 2024

Everything was great

June 2024

The Dr.was very attentive showed great concern about my health

June 2024

Recommend 100%.

June 2024

I always recommend Doctor Awad and Oschners to everyone.

June 2024

By a Doctor and everything went well.

May 2024

He did a very good job including me in the process. He was also excellent in treating me.