The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. Since our founding in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, we serve patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems.
Dr. Acosta received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1989. Following his internship in internal medicine, he completed a residency in neurology at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also served as chief resident of the program from 1992 to 1993. After his residency, he was fellowship trained in neurovascular disease and stroke at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland from 1993 to 1995. Dr. Acosta has an interest in general neurology, clinical neurophysiology and is trained in neurovascular ultrasound with a special interest in the treatment of stroke.
Dr. Vidal specializes in Neurology at Ochsner Health System.
Amer Awad, MD, specializes in neurology at Ochsner Health. They have a focus in diagnosing, treating and managing conditions like Alzheimer's, brain injuries, strokes, spinal injuries, headaches, concussions, movement disorders, strokes, among others.
