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Dr. Alan Appley, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Alan Appley, MD
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Dr. Alan Appley, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Alan Appley, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Lafayette, LA
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41 years of experience
Dr. Alan Appley, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Appley graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Los Angeles County-University of Southern California & Affiliated Hospitals.Dr. Alan Appley, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lafayette, LA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Appley currently practices at Ochsner Lafayette General Neurosurgery and are affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Appley has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Meningiomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Appley received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Appley's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Appley is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Hypothalamus Cancer
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Acoustic Neuroma
Acquired Brain Injuries
Acute Stroke
Adult Spina Bifida
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Arthritis of the Spine
Astrocytoma
Benign Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Hemorrhage
Brain Injury
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebellar Astrocytoma
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Astrocytoma
Cerebral Hemorrhage With Amyloidosis, Hereditary, Dutch Type
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Fractures
Compressed Spinal Cord
Compression Fracture
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Craniospinal Trauma
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dural Tear
Epidural Hematoma
Extradural Hemorrhage
Glioma
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Hydrocephalus Due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Hydrocephalus, Adult
Hydrocephalus, Child
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Malignant Astrocytoma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma-Astrocytoma Syndrome
Myelomalacia
Neurofibrosarcoma
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiation-Induced Meningioma
Radiculitis
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Fracture
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Shock
Spinal Tuberculosis
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Spondylarthritis
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Artificial Disc Replacement
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Cranial CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Nasoalveolar Molding
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Surgical Nutrition
Surgical Orthodontics
Total Disc Replacement
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
    Preferred Care PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Lafayette General Neurosurgery
    155 Hospital Dr Ste 301, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 03, 2024
I am 100% satisfied with the care that I received from Dr. Appley and his team at OLGC Neurosurgery. Mary Manuel, his assistant, is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Alan Appley to anyone in need of a neurosurgeon. HE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I WILL ALWAYS REMAIN GRATEFUL TO HIM.
Nanette — Jun 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County-University of Southern California & Affiliated Hospitals
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County-University of Southern California & Affiliated Hospitals
    1989
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Appley, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Appley's profile.

Dr. Appley frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Meningiomas. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Appley, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Appley, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA