Neurosurgeons · Louisiana · October 2026
Best Neurosurgeons in Louisiana (October 2026)
Dr. Christina Notarianni ranks first with a score of 72.2: 4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews; 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Bharat Guthikonda ranks second with a score of 70.6: 4.5 stars from 115 Google reviews; 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Jamie Toms ranks third with a score of 65.9: 5.0 stars from 83 Google reviews; 12 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Christina Notarianni, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 42 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 72.2 · 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Bharat Guthikonda, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 115 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 70.6 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jamie Toms, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 83 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.9 · 12 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Nimer Abushehab, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 23 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 60.8 · 13 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stanley Hoang, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 112 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 60.2 · 16 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christina Notarianni, MD | Shreveport | 72.2 | 4.8 | 42 | 23 |
| 2 | Bharat Guthikonda, MD | Shreveport | 70.6 | 4.5 | 115 | 26 |
| 3 | Jamie Toms, MD | Shreveport | 65.9 | 5.0 | 83 | 12 |
| 4 | Nimer Abushehab, MD | Shreveport | 60.8 | 4.8 | 23 | 13 |
| 5 | Stanley Hoang, MD | Shreveport | 60.2 | 4.5 | 112 | 16 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurosurgeon in Louisiana?
Christina Notarianni, MD in Shreveport, with a BestDocs score of 72.2 (4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews; 23 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurosurgeons in Louisiana have online booking?
3 of the 5 ranked neurosurgeons in Louisiana offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurosurgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.