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Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD
4.9 (162 Ratings)
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Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
Monroe, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Monroe, LA.

About

Dr. Alvernia graduated from PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY JAVERIANA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1993 and completed a residency at Tulane University of Louisiana.Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Monroe, LA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Alvernia currently practices at Brain and Spine Associates and are affiliated with Glenwood Regional Medical Center and St Francis Medical Center. Dr. Alvernia has experience treating conditions like Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alvernia received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 162 times. Dr. Alvernia's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alvernia also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Alvernia is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Adult Brain Tumor
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Lesion
Brain Metastasis
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracranial Hematoma
Lower Back Muscle Strain
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medulloblastoma
Muscle Weakness
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Numbness
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Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schwannoma
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Upper Extremity Pain
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Drug Pump for Spasticity
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Transforaminal Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Decompression
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Surgery
Transphenoidal Surgery
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Monroe
    1908 Royal Ave, Monroe, LA 71201

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvernia
4.9
Based on 162 Reviews
5 Stars (157)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 06, 2024
Dr Alvernia has great bedside manners. He is concerned for your well-being and comfort. He is very thorough in his exams and explanations of what needs to be done. I have had 2 surgeries done by him. Both turned out very well with Good results and follow up. Doesn't rush through appointments. His office staff is very nice and accommodating. Always cheerful and helpful.
Stacy — Aug 06, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY JAVERIANA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Universite Claude Bernard Lyon I
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvernia's profile.

Dr. Alvernia frequently treats the following conditions: Herniated Disc and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD is affiliated with Glenwood Regional Medical Center and St Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Glenwood Regional Medical Center

    503 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA

  • St Francis Medical Center

    309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA