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Bharat Guthikonda, MD

Neurosurgeon and Chairman of Neurosurgery
4.5/5
177 Ratings 25 Comments
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Ochsner LSU Health - Neurosurgery Center
911 Margaret Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
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General Info

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgery

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Ochsner LSU Health - Neurosurgery Center
911 Margaret Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
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General Info

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Neurosurgery
Bharat Guthikonda, MD, FACS, FAANS is an established and highly skilled academic neurosurgeon with more than 10 years of neurosurgical experience with special interest in skull base research, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and arteriovenous malformations. He is well-regarded in the northern Louisiana, earning numerous accolades for his quality and patient-centered care. He was recently recognized in the Top Doctors issue of SB Magazine for the Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana area. Dr. Guthikonda and his surgical team were also honored at the LSU Health Shreveportâ at 2019 Evening for Healers event for a traumatic brain injury case that served as the highlighted trauma case at the event. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Cornell University, where he graduated Magna cum Laude and in the top three percent of his class. He received his professional training at Baylor College of Medicine and served as a fellow and instructor at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Guthikonda has conducted extensive research in the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors. He has presented nationally and internationally on more than 250 occasions and published more than 100 peer reviewed journal articles, comments, book chapters, and manuscripts. He also serves on numerous hospital, medical school, and professional organization committees including acting as the Chair of the Medico-Legal Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, a member of the Executive Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Currently, Dr. Guthikonda serves as the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at LSU Health Shreveport.

Medical School

SUNY School of Medicine - undefined

Internship

Baylor College of Medicine - General Surgery

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine - Neurosurgery

Fellowship

University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Skull Base Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Ochsner LSU Health Patient Verified Reviews

4.5/5
177 Ratings 25 Comments

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS). Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

March 2025

Great doctor

March 2025

Great Doctor

March 2025

Doctor very knowledgeable and friendly and

February 2025

Again, very friendly, very attentive and they listened to my concerns and answered them

February 2025

I was very happy with Dr Guthaconda it just took all afternoon to see him

February 2025

Both the PA and Dr. G were very thorough in their examination and the PA was especially gracious about my sometime long explanations. Dr. G is thoughtful, gave me many treatment options and explained each very well. Together we decided that no surgery at this time is the best and most llogical approach.When my ruptured disk becomes more troublesome I feel 100% confident in the treatment plan we discussed, which is microdiscectomy. I definitely want him the be the only one to operate on my spine if and when it becomes necessary.

February 2025

Dr. G and his nurse were very helpful and took time to listen and explain things to me.

January 2025

An excellent medical experience.

January 2025

Good

January 2025

The Doctor was very professional and verbal. He explained my situation so that I could understand what was going on and what to expect afterwards.

January 2025

Dr was very personable and concerned about my overall health.

January 2025

She was good

December 2024

The nursing staff and doctor were the absolute most supportive and caring I have experienced

December 2024

Very nice explained everything

December 2024

Good job

December 2024

The Dr G was very attentive and apologized for the wait time.

December 2024

I was treated very well thank you

November 2024

Never. Again

November 2024

The CT Scan result was explained to me. A MRI is to be scheduled soon. The Doctor listened to my concerns. He explained very clearly his findings from the CT Scan.

November 2024

My healthcare has been exceptional with medical practice and hospital stay.

November 2024

Best Dr ever!!!!! I will wait all day for him

October 2024

Dr G is the Best!

October 2024

Dr. G. was wonderful.

October 2024

My provider makes me feel like he truly cares and wants to find a solution.

September 2024

Dr. G, is one of the best doctors I have every visited

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