Neurology
Richard Zweifler, MD
Professor of Neurology
Kenner, LA
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, CA, where he also completed his neurology residency. He served his internal medicine internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Zweifle
35+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Conditions & Treatments
Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseTransient Ischemic AttackCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
Experience
35+ years in practice