Radiculopathy near Springhill, LA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Khera's treatment philosophy is to meet with and educate his patients about their issues with pain and more. He shares the complexity and capability of the spine and its many solutions that can assist patients in their journey to a pain-free life.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hirsch offers a comprehensive approach to pain management as he optimizes health for each patient just as he would his own family members.??

Biography: Dr. Mody received an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree from Central High School in Philadelphia, Pa., the second oldest magnet high school in the country. He then graduated summa cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science degree with double majors in economics and management and double minors in psychology and biology. He completed his medical school at the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine before a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He specialized in spine with a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgery spine fellowship at the University of Texas and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Mody received board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mody has coauthored numerous scientific and technical publications for noted academic journals as well as presented and lectured at regional, national and international conferences. He has taught his spinal surgery techniques to surgeons from Germany, Tasmania, Australia, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Austria, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, United Kingdom and Malaysia, either at WK Pierremont Health Center or at conferences. In Houston Dr. Mody provided spine and sports care for the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets as well as for the Rice University Owls. In Shreveport, Dr. Mody has provided spine care for the Shreveport Battlewings, Mudbugs hockey, Cavaliers football as well as for other local athletes and celebrities. Dr. Mody is happily married with two children and two dogs. His hobbies include travel, water sports, photography, tech start-ups, cooking, and film.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Noles offers compassionate pain management as he educates patients about their condition so they can be motivated and active in the management of their own pain.??

Care Philosophy: Dr. Shahrdar values a team approach to patient care that involves the patient and clinic staff and leads to an improved quality of life.

Biography: Born and raised in Shreveport, Dr. Hefner is thankful to be able to serve the community in which he was raised. A graduate of Northwood High School, Dr. Hefner earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. From there he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology as well as a minor in chemistry. Afterwards he attended LSU Health Sciences center in Shreveport where he attained his medical degree. Dr. Hefner completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Health Sciences in Shreveport. He participated in numerous basic science and clinical research projects, earning special recognition for some. Dr. Hefner has published book chapters, numerous articles in peer reviewed journals, and has presented at several state and national conferences. He served as chief resident from 2020-2021. Dr. Hefner has also spent significant time in an enfolded fellowship with Dr. Anthony Sin focusing on adult and pediatric complex spine surgery. Dr. Hefner is very excited to join WK in serving the community he loves to call home. He has interest in adult neurosurgery including the surgical treatment of a variety of brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve disorders. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive treatment options. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart Amy, and is the proud father of four beautiful daughters, Madison, Kensley, Nicole, and Makayla.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Hefner enjoys being involved in his church where he serves as a deacon, international travel, reading, amateur astronomy, and anything car related.