Donald E. Richardson received his M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his Neurosurgical residency at Tulane as well. Dr. Richardson was board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He remained at Tulane as a Professor for the school of Medicine until he started a private neurosurgical practice. He later was a clinical Associate Professor at the LSU School of Medicine –Neurosurgery. Dr. Richardson served as the Director of the Hotel Dieu Hospital Pain Treatment Center. Upon the close of the pain center, he returned to Tulane as a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery. He was the Program Director of the Tulane Neurosurgery Residency training program until 2010. He then joined the team of providers at Southern Pain and Neurological.Dr. Richardson is interested in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery and pain management. He is a pioneer in the field of brain stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain.
Dr. Donald E. Richardson, MD
- Neurological Surgery, Pain Medicine
- Accepting new patients
- 68 years of experience
- Southern Pain And Neurological 1200 Pinnacle Pkwy Ste 7, Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 643-4144
Brief Intro
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Tulane University School Of Medicine - 1957
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Southern Pain And Neurological
- 1200 Pinnacle Pkwy Ste 7, Covington, LA 70433
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Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Neurological Surgery
- Pain Medicine
Conditions Addressed
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Headaches
- Back and Neck Pain
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Procedures Performed
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Intrathecal Pain Pump
- Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)
- Nerve Blocks
- Joint Injection
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Humana
- Peoples Health
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- AARP
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