Dr. David Cavanaugh, MD
Dr. David Cavanaugh, MD is a neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Minden Medical Center and Wadley Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1500 Line Ave Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101Make an Appointment
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Dr. David Cavanaugh, MD is a neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Minden...read moreNeurosurgery
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Louisiana State University / Alexandria Campus
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well10% higher than the national average
89%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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