Richard Zweifler, MD

Accepting New Patients
Richard Zweifler, MD
Professor of Neurology at The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health
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Richard Zweifler, MD

Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Richard Zweifler earned his medical degree from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans in 1990 after receiving his BSE in bioengineering, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Zweifler's postgraduate training includes a cerebrovascular disease fellowship earned at the University of California in San Diego, California, where he also completed his Neurology residency. He served his Internal Medicine internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Zweifler currently serves as Associate Medical Director - Medical Services, Co-Medical Director of Neurosciences and System Chair of Neurology at Ochsner Health. Before joining Ochsner Health, Dr. Zweifler was Chief of Neurosciences for Sentara Health Care in Norfolk, Virginia, as well as Professor and Chair of Neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Prior to joining Sentara, Dr. Zweifler held numerous academic positions at the University of South Alabama, including Professor of Neurology and Director of the Stroke Center, Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Neurosonology Lab and Medical Student Education (Neurology). He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both neurology and vascular neurology. Dr. Zweifler is Professor of Neurology at the University of Queensland, Clinical Professor of Neurology at Tulane University and an elected Fellow of the American Stroke Association and American Academy of Neurology.

Accepted Insurance

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Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Molina
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississippi
Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family Marketplace Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1990

Internship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1991

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1991

Ochsner Medical Foundation
Field of Study: IM - Internship
Year Completed: 1991

Residency

University of California San Diego
Field of Study: Residency - Neurology
Year Completed: 1994

University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1994

Fellowship

University of California San Diego
Field of Study: Fellowship - Vascular Neuro
Year Completed: 1995

University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: Vascular Neurology
Year Completed: 1995

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Telestroke
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Vascular Neurology

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