Dr. Donald Richardson, MD

Dr. Donald Richardson, MD

Neurosurgery  ·  
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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 56 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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Spondylosis
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more than 80% of peers
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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more than 64% of peers
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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more than 62% of peers

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1  Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

1  Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
    Accredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*

26  Conditions Treated

9  Procedures

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Education

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

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • French
  • English

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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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