Ochsner Neuroscience Institute

Why choose the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute?

At the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, we have one of the biggest and most complete teams for brain and nerve care in Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our experts in neurology and neurosurgery are here to help with a wide variety of conditions that people might face.

Our team includes doctors and specialists who figure out and treat problems related to the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, how we think and understand, and how our bodies work at the smallest level. As we continue to learn more about neuroscience, our neurologists and neurosurgeons stay up-to-date with the latest tools, research studies, and treatment methods.

The Ochsner Neuroscience Institute is committed to providing the best possible care for our patients. We're proud of our state-of-the-art facility, the specialized services we offer, and our dedicated team. We're here to help you, whether you're dealing with a minor concern or a major neurological condition. Our goal is to make complex medical information easy for you to understand, so you can make the best decisions about your health.

The Ochsner Neuroscience Institute’s physicians and subspecialists treat routine, rare and complex neurological conditions. Our team treats a wide range of nervous system disorders affecting several areas of the brain, including:

Adult and pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Back and spinal conditions
Cancers of the brain, spine and central nervous system (neuro-oncology)
Concussion and traumatic brain injury
Epilepsy
Headache and migraine
Memory and cognitive disorders
Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, Tourette syndrome and gait disturbances
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neuromuscular disorders, including peripheral neuropathy, muscular dystrophies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and myasthenia gravis
Neuro-ophthalmology
Neurorehabilitation
Psychiatry
Sports neurology
Stroke

The multidisciplinary neuroscience team at Ochsner is a large collaborative group of specialists who provide comprehensive treatment within a range of disciplines. These include:

Along with our exceptional physicians, our programs include a diverse team of experienced and compassionate support staff including:

Clinical pharmacists
Licensed practical nurses
Medical assistants
Nurse practitioners
Pharmacy technicians
Physician assistants
Registered nurses
Research coordinators
Social workers

The Ochsner Neuroscience Institute offers a specialized team of experts to treat a variety of neurological conditions. Our treatment modalities and specialty centers include:

ALS Center
Back and Spine Center
Epilepsy Center
Headache centers
Huntington Disease Center
Integrative therapy. Acupuncture, art, creative writing and musical therapy are offered to patients as a part of our integrative treatment therapies.
Minimally invasive surgery. Options include robotic surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and VisuLASE for more accurate procedures with faster recovery times.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center
Ochsner Medical 3D (m3D) lab. The m3D lab uses 3D printing and virtual reality to provide patient education, conduct clinical trials and improve clinical care and medical training.
Parkinson Foundation Comprehensive Care Center
Pediatric neurology
Pediatric neurosurgery
Second Opinions Program. Our experts provide second opinions to patients throughout the Gulf Coast.
Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center

As one of the largest neuroscience programs in Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Ochsner makes it easy to get quality care close to home. Virtual appointments can also be scheduled online. Find a location near you.

The Ochsner Neuroscience Institute is nationally recognized for our quality care.

Nationally rated by U.S. New & World Report for Neurology and Neurosurgery for more than a decade
Received the Healthgrades Neurosciences Excellence Award for more than a decade and has been consistently listed in the top 5% of neuroscience providers nationwide.
Accredited as a Level 4 Center (the highest available) by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
Designated as a Center of Excellence for Spine Care for Employers by Contigo
Designated as a Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence

Designated as a Comprehensive Care Center for Parkinson’s disease by the Parkinson’s Foundation

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The Future of Ochsner Neuroscience Institute

Ochsner Health is proud to announce the future new Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center. This 132,000-square-foot facility will soon be home to the nationally ranked Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, bringing 25 national renowned programs under one roof. This will be the only major neuroscience institute between Houston and Atlanta, serving as a catalyst for innovation in the field of neurosciences for the patients of the Gulf South.