Summary

Originally from Argentina, Gustavo Gutnisky, M.D. earned his Bachelors degree at Liceo Militar General Paz in Cordoba, Argentina in 1965. He went on to earn his medical degree from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina in 1972. He then served as a surgical resident at the air force hospital in Cordoba until 1974. He interned at the Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit and performed his neurological surgery residency at the Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, where he became Chief Resident. In 1978 he became the neurosurgical resident under Peter Bent at Brigham-Childrens Hospital at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

In addition to his stellar academic career, Dr. Gutnisky was named a Diplomate by the American Board of Neurosurgical Surgery in 1983. He serves as an associate clinical professor for Neurological Surgery of Medicine at the LSU School of Medicine.

He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and also is certified FLEX and ECFMG. His is a member of the Southern Medical Society, Congress of Neurological Surgery, St. Tammany Parish Medical Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a past member of the Chicago, Illinois Medical Society.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 54 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • Legacy Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

1202 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433

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54 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Covington , LAHammond , LALacombe , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Universidad Nacional De Cordoba Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Med School: University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gustavo Abraham Gutnisky

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gustavo Abraham Gutnisky has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gustavo Abraham Gutnisky has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Dr. Gustavo Abraham Gutnisky holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Legacy Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional De Cordoba Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Gutnisky's NPI number is 1417928847.

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Dr. Gustavo Abraham Gutnisky is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

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