Summary

Vernard S. Fennell, MD, specializes in neurosurgery at Ochsner Health. They provide quality care for conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They treat many conditions, including cerebral aneurysms, chronic pain and heacahce, primary brain tumors, scoliosis, spinal tumors and spinal cord injuries, among others.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University at Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vernard S Fennell

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Vernard S Fennell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vernard S Fennell has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Vernard S Fennell holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Louisiana and Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University at Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery in 2018, University at Buffalo in 2018, and Barrow Neurological Institute in 2016.

Residency

Completed their residency at Barrow Neurological Inst. of St Jo. Hosp in 2016, University of Arizona Department of Neurosurgery in 2015, and University of Arizona in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009 and Georgetown University in 2009.

NPI Number

Vernard S Fennell's NPI number is 1801152244.

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Vernard S Fennell is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus.
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