Dr. David A. Cavanaugh, MD | Shreveport, LA | Neurological Surgery

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Extensive experience with spinal disorders, cervical, thoracic and lumbar and cervical spine instrumentation. Benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spine.

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23 Ratings
45 years of experience
9 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Lsu Health Sciences
6 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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Would not recommend - wishy washy on diagnosis. Wouldn't make a decision. Went to for 2nd opinion. Would not want him to do surgery - if he is that unsure of himself!

July 10th, 2013

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I'd highly recommend Dr. Cavanaugh. He thoroughly explained my surgical procedure beforehand. He is an excellent surgeon! Follow up after surgery was excellent!

June 27th, 2012

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by far the best bedside manner I have seen by a md. His pa was awesome as well. Had to do an emergent surgery to avoid the risk of losing my sensation to my leg and never getting it back. I would highly recommend him hands down. It was a true honor being one of his patients. Absolutely no negative things to say about him. And to show you his true amount of caring, I had never even met him before and not only did he come in to see me on his day off, he also came in and did my surgery on his weekend off. Thanks alot doc. All I could give you was 5 stars and that's only because that's all there were to choose from.

May 3rd, 2012

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discharged me from the hospital after a triple cervical discectomy on Lortab 7.5and stated I did not need anything else. Also said he sends his patients home the next day after this type of surgery. Called him the night of my disharge to tell him Lortab was not working for my pain and he said too bad, I could go to the ER if I wanted. Very incompassionate and rude telling me I should not be in much pain after having three discs removed, nerves in spine decompressed, and a cadaver bone inserted with three plates and eight screws. Would not use this doctor for surgergy if you want adequate pain control.

June 3rd, 2011

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I have seen several neurosurgeons. None could compare. It has been 12 years since my surgery by Dr. Cavanaugh and I have the greatest confidence in him. Very professional.

September 30th, 2009

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Attempted to contact clinic for basic information concerning processes for appointment and fees. Put on terminal hold; called back 5 minute hold; then was told that the person I needed to speak to was out; left message and phone number. Very unprofessional and frustrating; 30 minutes no answers.

April 13th, 2009

Specialists Hospital Shreveport

1500 Line Ave Ste 206Shreveport, LA 71101

Tel: (318) 213-3800

Christus Highland Medical Center

1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105

Tel: (318) 681-5000


Dr. David Albert Cavanaugh, MD	Dr. Ashish Sonig, MD	Dr. Matthew I Hefner, MD	Dr. Edward Cabibi
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.1 (23 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience			9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA	Bossier City , LA	Shreveport , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport	Med School: Seth G. S. Medical College	Med School: LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1981

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Where is Dr. David Cavanaugh's office located?: Dr. David Cavanaugh's office is located at 1500 Line Ave Ste 206, Shreveport, LA, 71101.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Cavanaugh affiliated with?: Dr. David Cavanaugh is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport.
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