Expert spine care in Baton Rouge, with surgery only when it truly helps.
Dr. David Ferachi is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon treating herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis and neck and back pain, using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
- Board-certifiedOrthopaedic surgeon
- Fellowship-trainedSpine surgery, OHSU
- Minimally invasiveSmaller incisions, faster recovery
- Two locationsBaton Rouge & Hammond
Back and neck pain have a cause. We find it.
From a first episode of sciatica to complex degenerative problems, Dr. Ferachi evaluates and treats the full range of adult spine conditions.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer ring and irritates a nearby nerve.
Learn more →Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that runs from the low back or buttock down the back of the leg, caused by pressure on the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve.
Learn more →Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the nerves.
Learn more →Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons adults see a doctor.
Learn more →Neck Pain
The neck balances a 10–12 pound head through a wide range of motion every day.
Learn more →Pinched Nerve (Radiculopathy)
A pinched nerve, or radiculopathy, occurs when a nerve root is compressed as it leaves the spine.
Learn more →Conservative first. Precise when surgery is needed.
Accurate diagnosis
A thorough history, hands-on neurological exam and targeted imaging to pinpoint what is actually causing your pain.
Nonsurgical care
Most patients improve with physical therapy, medication and targeted spinal injections, and that's where we start.
Minimally invasive surgery
When surgery is the right answer, smaller-incision techniques can mean less pain, less blood loss and a faster return to life.
Advanced spine surgery, close to home
Dr. Ferachi performs a full range of cervical and lumbar procedures, from outpatient microdiscectomy to complex spinal fusion.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Small-incision fusion (MIS TLIF) for less muscle disruption and faster recovery.
Learn more →Microendoscopic Discectomy
Outpatient removal of a herniated disc fragment through a tube smaller than a dime.
Learn more →Spinal Fusion
Stabilizes painful or unstable segments of the lumbar or cervical spine.
Learn more →Cervical Spine Surgery (ACDF)
ACDF and decompression for neck-related arm pain and spinal cord compression.
Learn more →Lumbar Decompression & Laminectomy
Relieves nerve pressure from stenosis and disc problems in the low back.
Learn more →Percutaneous Spinal Instrumentation
Screws and rods placed through small skin punctures under image guidance.
Learn more →
David G. Ferachi, M.D.
Dr. Ferachi is an orthopaedic spine surgeon at the Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, where he focuses exclusively on adult spine surgery and the treatment of back and neck pain. A Louisiana-trained physician, he earned his medical degree and completed his orthopaedic residency at Tulane before pursuing advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.
- Medical schoolTulane University School of Medicine
- ResidencyOrthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University
- FellowshipSpine Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University
Seeing patients in Baton Rouge and Hammond
Baton Rouge — Bluebonnet Campus
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Our main spine office in the Bluebonnet medical corridor, convenient to I-10 and serving East Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston and Iberville parishes.
Phone: (225) 924-2424
Fax: (225) 408-7980
Hammond Campus
42078 Veterans Ave., Ste. BHammond, LA 70403
Spine care closer to home for patients in Tangipahoa Parish and the Northshore, including Ponchatoula, Amite, Independence and Livingston.
Phone: (225) 490-3070
Fax: (225) 408-7980
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Ferachi?
Many insurance plans allow you to see a specialist directly, but some HMO plans require a referral. Call (225) 924-2424 and our team can check your plan.
What insurance do you accept?
The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare. Please call our office to confirm coverage for your specific plan.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications, any prior spine imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) on disc or with the report, and notes on treatments you've tried such as therapy or injections.
Does seeing a spine surgeon mean I'll need surgery?
No. Most patients Dr. Ferachi evaluates are treated nonsurgically. Surgery is recommended only when there is a clear structural problem that matches your symptoms and conservative care hasn't worked.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
It uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments to reach the spine while minimizing damage to muscles. For appropriate patients it can mean less pain, less blood loss and a faster recovery.
Ready to get answers about your back or neck pain?
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Ferachi at our Baton Rouge or Hammond office.