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Lowell Shih, MD

Pain Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Lowell Shih, MD
4.7 of 5 Stars
Based on 113 Patient Verified Ratings
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Lowell Shih, MD

Pain Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

Biography

Dr. Lowell Shih is an anesthesiologist located at Ochsner Health Center in Covington. He trained in anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, AR and then completed a fellowship in pain management at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. He holds a double board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Shih specializes in interventional pain management, along with an additional specialization in back and spine care. He emphasizes a multimodal approach to treating chronic pain with the goal to improve functionality and quality of life.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Ross University
Field of Study: Doctor of Medicine

Internship

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Field of Study: Anesthesiology

Residency

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Field of Study: Anesthesiology

Fellowship

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Field of Study: Pain Management

Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology

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

I was very satisfied with everything

November 2024

Dr. Shih takes his time listening and explaining

November 2024

Dr Shih really cares about his patients and I feel really comfortable with him doing the procedures that will make me feel better.

October 2024

Doctor Shih showed concerned about this new level of pain. Was able to address my concerns and clearly explain the process of moving forward after analyzing my condition.

October 2024

All good

October 2024

I can't say loud enough how incredible Dr. Shih is. He is knowledgeable, professional, and kind.

October 2024

Dr SHIH was very patient, listened to us and explained everything in detail.

September 2024

Dr. Shih is excellent in informing me how is my back & showing/explaining the X-rays. He is also very caring when discussing with me the treatments.

September 2024

Excellent care and concern about my back pain.

August 2024

Very impressed with Dr. Shih.

July 2024

The doctor and team made my visit easy and efficient

July 2024

I had only seen this doctor a few times a few years ago. He picked up on my condition right and brought up his concerns because of my other health problems it would be hard for him to do the type of treatment that would benefit me the most very factual

July 2024

Great

July 2024

Dr Shih had examined xrays of my problem area prior to entering exam room. He explained the probable cause of my issue and outlined possible types of treatment, depending on severity of the issue. We discussed my feelings about the possible treatments vis-a-vie my pain level, as well as my other health Issues, then mutually agreed to the best option for me at this time.

June 2024

Dr Shih gave me and my husband the opportunity to ask questions

June 2024

Everything was good