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Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD

Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jorge Alvernia, MD is a neurosurgeon in Monroe, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY JAVERIANA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Ashley County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 163 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (163 reviews)

Practice

1908 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201

Make an Appointment

(318) 509-8808

Dr. Alvernia is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alvernia specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Alvernia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvernia

4.9

163 ratings, 153 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Stacy – Aug 06, 2024
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What could be improved
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B Stuart – May 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jack DeBlieux – Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sharyn Frith – Apr 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mark Dodd – Mar 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Powell – Dec 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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LT – Sep 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nancy Patrick – Sep 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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O’Fallon – Jul 30, 2023
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Michael H – Jul 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shane Roberts – Mar 08, 2023
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Linda – Oct 06, 2022
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Vickie Diel – Sep 23, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
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Oglesby – Sep 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
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Karla Massey-Floyd – Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
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Marjie – Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
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Fredrick Williams – Jul 27, 2022
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What could be improved
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alvernia is a Board-certified neurosurgeon who is internationally educated and trained. After graduating with honors from medical school, Dr. Alvernia completed his neurosurgical residency at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana....read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Universite Claude Bernard Lyon I

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Alvernia is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Renal Associates of Nela1908 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201
    1

    Practice

    Brain and Spine Associates LLC2408 Duval Dr # 2 Monroe, LA 71201
    2
    Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic PLLC971 Lakeland Dr Ste 1250 Jackson, MS 39216
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ashley County Medical Center

      1015 Unity Rd
      Crossett, AR 71635

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      89%
      Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

      18% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St Francis Medical Center

      309 Jackson St
      Monroe, LA 71201

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Glenwood Regional Medical Center

      503 McMillan Rd
      West Monroe, LA 71291

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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