Harold C. McGrade, MD
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Harold C. McGrade, MD

Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121-2451

Biography

Harold McGrade, MD, practices neurocritical care medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Harold McGrade spent 10 years practicing at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, before coming to Ochsner. Dr. McGrade established a stroke and IV TPA protocol, stroke unit with specialized nursing training, multi-disciplinary rounds and the creation of a Code S hospital team. He later worked in conjunction with the Cardiology team to develop a Therapeutic Hypothermia Protocol.During Dr. McGrade's tenure as Stroke Director at University Hospital they were awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification as a Primary Stoke Center.

Accepted Insurance

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Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Medical School

SUNY Upstate Medical University
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

SUNY School of Medicine
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

State University of New York (Syracuse)
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Year Completed: 1994

Internship

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1995

Residency

Tufts New England Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

New England Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

New England Medical Center Hospitals
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Field of Study: Neurointensive Care
Year Completed: 1999

Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH)
Year Completed: 1999

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
  • United Council for Neurology Subspecialites - Neurocritical Care - Neurology

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