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Dr. Rishi Wadhwa, MD

Dr. Rishi Wadhwa, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Rishi Wadhwa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Minden Medical Center and CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1500 Line Ave Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101

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4.2
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Failed Microdisectomy
I had surgery on July 2 2020. For my S1 L5 that was causing severe sciatica. Now I am in worst pain then before surgery. I have numbness in my left foot & both calves. My spine feels very unstable. I remember when I woke up from surgery they wanted me to walk. I screamed I can't feel my legs or feet. I honestly wish I never had this surgery. When I went back I told him all this. His only suggestion was a spinal cord stimulator. So needless to say I've been in the worst depression of my life since 2020. Could it have been my anatomy? Not Dr. Wadawa. Of course. I live in constant chronic pain. I do not take opiates. It's really a sad situation to be in.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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L.F. – Jan 02, 2023
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Dr. Wadwha has been a great surgeon and wonderfully patient with my care. I have had two surgeries with him and am about to undergo another major surgery. My spine has had a lot of issues and he has taken time to explain all. His PA Eric is amazing and super responsive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Donesa Walker – Nov 04, 2021
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Dr Wadhwa did surgery on my lower back in October 2018. First I would like to say he is one of the most sincere Drs I have known. He is kind, caring and compassionate. He also explained my condition, and took time to answer any questions I had about surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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Dr. Wadhwa reviewed my MRI's and X-rays for my severe lower back and leg pain and determined that all discs between L2 and L5 vertebrae were disintegrated, putting pressure on lower back and leg nerves. In November, 2018, he removed the discs, replaced them with bone-infused cages and fused the four vertebrae. The care he and his staff at the Spine Institute and the Specialists Hospital provided me were exceptional. My outcome exceeded any expectations. No lower back and leg pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Ralph McKinney in Hosston, LA – Feb 26, 2019
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I saw Dr. Wadhwa for severe neck, shoulder and nerve pain. He did see my MRI. He told me that he could do a fusion on C3&4 and C 4&5. Dr Wadhwa did tell me that he wasn't really sure if it would take away all of my pain, particularly my nerve pain. After getting a second opinion I found my most severe problems are C5&6 and C6&7. Those are stopping my spinal fluid from flowing which could lead to paralysis. I hate to think what would have happened to me if I wouldn't have had a 2nd opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2019
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Dr. Rishi Wadhwa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1500 Line Ave Ste 200 Shreveport, LA 71101
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(318) 629-5555

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