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Dr. Mugilan Poongkunran is a neurologist who specializes in treating disorders of the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research and completed comprehensive training at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, including an internship in 2017, residency in 2020, and fellowships in 2021 and 2023. With 16 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Poongkunran brings extensive knowledge to his neurology practice. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Poongkunran practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where he focuses on treating serious neurological conditions. He specializes in caring for patients who have experienced strokes and other cerebrovascular events. His expertise includes managing altered consciousness levels in patients with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Poongkunran performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as carotid and cerebral angiograms to evaluate blood vessel health in the brain and neck. He also provides emergency neurological …care when patients need immediate attention for urgent brain-related conditions.
Read More Read less Dr. Poongkunran practices in Gretna, Louisiana, where he focuses on treating serious neurological conditions. He specializes in caring for patients who have experienced strokes and other cerebrovascular events. His expertise includes managing altered consciousness levels in patients with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Poongkunran performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as carotid and cerebral angiograms to evaluate blood vessel health in the brain and neck. He also provides emergency neurological …care when patients need immediate attention for urgent brain-related conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ochsner Health
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Mugilan Poongkunran has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Mugilan Poongkunran has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Ochsner Health2023
Ochsner Clinic Foundation2021
Residency
Ochsner Clinic Foundation2020
Internship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2017
Medical School
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & ResearchGraduated in 2010
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