BayouLife Top Docs 2019
J. Michael Barraza, M.D. AND Blake E. McGehee, M.D. Radiology Associates 318.387.3453 | myimagingpartners.com J. Michael Barraza, M.D. Dr. Barraza attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He did an internship at the Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle, WA and finished his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, WA. He received his fellowship in Neuroradiology at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD and Interventional Neuroradiology at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. He is also Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology. His Professional Memberships/Associations include: American Society of Neuroradiology, American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology, Radiological Society of North America, Louisiana State Radiological Society and Ouachita Parish Medical Society.
Blake E. McGehee, M.D. Dr. McGehee attended medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. He participated in an internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He then finished his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He received his fellowship in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. McGehee is also certified by the American Board of Radiology. His Professional Memberships/Associations include: American Roentgen Ray Society, American College of Radiology and Radiological Society of North America A mechanical thrombectomy is one of the unique procedures performed by Dr. Barraza and Dr. McGehee. This acute stroke intervention is only available in this area at St Francis Medical Center. The treatment removes clots that block large blood vessels in the brain. Every minute counts when restoring blood flow to the brain. Timely restoration of blood flow can lead to better outcomes for stroke patients. We are very fortunate to have this procedure available in our area. Considered experts in their field, Radiology Associates group consists of ten physicians with advanced training. The group provides a full range of imaging services including neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, body imaging, interventional radiology and breast imaging. The radiologists partner with referring physicians to assist in diagnosing medical conditions which results in better patient care.
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