Dr. Donald Richardson, MD

Dr. Donald Richardson, MD

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Age 87
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Dr. Donald Richardson, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Covington, LA and has been practicing for 57 years. He graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1957 and specializes in neurosurgery.
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1200 Pinnacle Pkwy Ste 7

Covington, LA 70433

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana

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Dr. Richardson's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Spondylosis
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Richardson treats Spondylosis more than 73% of his peers

Dr. Richardson treats this condition more than 73% of his peers

Neurostimulation
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Richardson performs Neurostimulation more than 70% of his peers

Dr. Richardson performs this procedure more than 70% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Implantable Peripheral Neurostimulators
  • Neurostimulation, Spinal
Bone Disorders
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Richardson treats Bone Disorders more than 38% of his peers

Dr. Richardson treats this condition more than 38% of his peers

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Dr. Richardson's conditions and procedures:

Aneurysm
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Dr. Donald Richardson, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Covington, LA and has been practicing for 57 years. He graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1957 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
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Education

1962
Charity Hospital
Residency Hospital
1961
Va Hospital
Residency Hospital
1960
Ochsner Fdn Hospital
Residency Hospital
1958
Charity Hospital
Internship Hospital
1957
Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School
1962
1961
1960
1958
1957

Languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Richardson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richardson

4.2

Based on 10 reviews

5 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
20%
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Dr. Richardson literally saved my life in 1968, his residency was at Tulane. I was 5 years old then. I had an eosynaphyllic granuloma. At 6 a plate replaced the section of skull removed from my head. He did that surgery, as well. I am certain that I have the right Dr. Donald Richardson. I have a...Read More
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Exceptional doctor. Wonderful communication and extremely personable. Would wholeheartedly recommend him!
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Greatest Dr. I have ever been to for my personal heath care. He like a father to me, and takes his time to explain your conditions and options with you!! HE CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS. Passionate man, He has treated my Mother and Father also
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