3 Best Neurosurgeons in New Orleans, LA

Dr. Aaron S. Dumont, a neurosurgeon with board certification, obtained his medical degree from the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia and pursued a fellowship specializing in cerebrovascular, skull base, and endovascular neurosurgery, also at the University of Virginia. Dr. Aaron S. Dumont demonstrates expertise across a wide range of neurosurgical areas, both in pediatric and adult cases. His areas of focus encompass spine surgery, movement disorders, epilepsy treatment, stroke management, cerebrovascular diseases, peripheral nerve disorders, radiosurgery, and brain and spine tumor management. Additionally, Dr. Aaron is actively involved in neurosurgical research, having published and presented over 200 scientific publications and delivered more than 175 presentations at national and international forums. He currently holds the position of Director at The Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences. His contributions extend to the academic sphere, as he serves on the Editorial Board of the renowned Journal of Neurosurgery, along with several other academic journals.

Dr. James Kalyvas is a neurosurgeon practicing at Ochsner Health Center. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. James Kalyvas completed both his internship and residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Additionally, he pursued a fellowship at the same institution. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of neurosurgical disorders affecting the brain and spine. Dr. James Kalyvas has received advanced training and developed a keen interest in performing complex surgeries involving the spinal cord and spinal column, including the treatment of vascular disorders, spinal tumors, scoliosis, and other spinal deformities. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. James Kalyvas has contributed significantly to the field through the publication of numerous book chapters and articles. Moreover, he has shared his knowledge and experience by presenting at various neurosurgical conferences at the national, state, and international levels. He is bilingual and proficient in both English and French.

Dr. Roger D. Smith, a neurosurgeon, attained his medical degree from the USC School of Medicine. Following this, he completed an internship at LAC + USC Medical Center and pursued his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Roger then proceeded to undertake a fellowship at Natl. Hosp. for Neurology & Neurosurgery. His area of expertise lies in cerebrovascular diseases and microneurosurgery. Primarily, Dr. Roger focuses on cranial and functional neurosurgery, with specific proficiency in aneurysms, vascular malformations, both benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as pituitary tumors. He collaborates with the Movement Disorders Center and specializes in performing Deep Brain Stimulation for conditions like Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. Presently, he practices at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Roger D. Smith holds the position of Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Tulane University and serves as the Chairman of the combined Tulane-Ochsner Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical training program. He has held esteemed positions such as President of the Louisiana Neurosurgical Society, the Orleans Parish Medical Society, and most recently, President of the Louisiana State Medical Society.