Special Interests:  Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Adult Spinal Disorders; Acute & Chronic Back, Neck, Joint, & Post-Surgical Pain; Non-surgical Treatment Options Including Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs), Nerve Blocks, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Trial & Implantation, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Dual board certified in interventional pain and anesthesiology, Dr. Graugnard has advanced skills in helping patients in Baton Rouge and all across South Louisiana manage chronic low back pain, neck pain,  joint pain, and headaches comprehensively and without surgery.   Dr. Graugnard received his medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana before moving to Birmingham, Alabama to complete post-graduate training.  After finishing an internal medicine internship at Brookwood Baptist Health System, Dr. Graugnard underwent a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (“UAB”). He then completed a fellowship in pain medicine at UAB, focusing on spine and joint-related interventional pain management.

Dr. Graugnard joined The NeuroMedical Center in August of 2018, and has already helped hundreds of patients treat their pain non-surgically using techniques such as epidural steroid injections (ESIs), nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trials, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA.) Dr. Graugnard’s goal is to improve the function and quality of life of his patients by providing specialized care plans to meet each patient’s individual needs and goals.

Dr. Graugnard is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Graugnard is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Graugnard is the most compassionate physician I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable in his field of work and explains things in layman's terms. Michelle is wonderful and a hard worker. Everyone at the Zachary Clinic are friendly and I'm so glad I was referred  to NeuroMedical Clinic of Zachary by Jeremy NP at Lane Family Practice. Thank you for helping me live my life with pain that can be managed. I will refer  Dr. G to anyone needing pain management. Thank you!"

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"I feel he has compassion and empathy for his patients. He seems more interested in finding  a permanent solution for the pain I have experienced." 

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