Shamsnia Neurology LLC (SNL)
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Marty
Dr. Morteza Shamsnia MD,
FAAN, FAASM, FAANEM
Emeritus Professor of Neurology
Tulane University
Adjunct Professor of Neurology
University of Holy Cross
Top Doctors
Louisianan Life Magazine recognized for Excellence in 2021, 2022, and 2023
New Orleans Magazine Selected by Peer Recognition in 2022, 2023
Board Certification
1991: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
1989: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
(EMG/NCV, Evoked Potentials), (ABEM)
1992: American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (Evoked Potentials, EEG) (ABCN)
March 1992-2002: Diplomat in the Subspecialty of Neurology with Added Qualification in Clinical Neurophysiology
May 2005: Diplomat, American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
Board Eligible
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Society of Neuro-Imaging
Fellowships
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)
Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM)
Fellow of the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (FAANEM)
Education
1969-1970: High School, Diploma in Natural Science
Pahlavi University High School
Shiraz, Iran
June 1970-1978: M.D., Tehran University School of Medicine Tehran, Iran
Certificate includes 7th year as rotating internship training
Post-Doctoral Training
1977-1978: Internship, Rotating Flexible Internal Medicine
Tehran University Hospitals
Tehran, Iran
Fellowship Training
1985-1986: Neurophysiology Fellow (EEG, E.P., Sleep, Epilepsy)
Kansas University
Kansas City, Kansas
1986-1987: Neuromuscular Disorders and EMG/NCV
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Medical School Affiliation
1987-1997: Assistant Professor of Neurology
Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
1997-2007: Associate Professor of Neurology
Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
2007-Present: Professor of Neurology
Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
Directorship
1987-2022: Director, EMG Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry and Neurology Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
July 1987: Co-Director, EEG Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry and Neurology Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
June-December 1991: Co-Director, Sleep Laboratory
Department of Psychiatry and Neurology Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience
March-May 1980: Royal College of Surgeons of England University of London, London, England Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Basic Medicine Science and Surgeon
October-December 1980: University of Exeter
Postgraduate Medical School Exeter, England
Clinical Attachment
Medicine Child Health
Psychiatry Pathology
Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology
April-August 1981: Chinese Medical and Acupuncture
Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Experience
July 1987-2022: Tulane University
Full-Time Faculty Neurology New Orleans, Louisiana
Licensure
February 11, 1985 (Active) California (#A41514)
June 25, 1987 (Active)
Louisiana (#07415R)
Hospital Affiliation
1987-Present: Attending Neurologist
Tulane Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
1987-Present: Consultant, Neurologist
University Medical Center New Orleans (Charity Hospital) New Orleans, Louisiana
1987-Present: Consultant, Neurologist
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
1988-2017: Consultant, Sleep Laboratory
Tulane Medical Center
1955:Consultant, Neurologist Lakeside Hospital
Metairie, LA
1995-2012: Consultant, Neurologist Huey P. Long Hospital Pineville, LA
1995-2012: Electromyography (EMG) Consultant Huey P. Long Hospital Pineville, LA
1996-Present: Consultant, Neurologist
Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center
Metairie, LA
1996-Present: EMG Consultant
Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center
Metairie, LA
2003: Consultant, Neurologist
Doctor's Hospital of Jefferson
Metairie, LA
2003: Consultant Neurologist
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, LA
1. E.C.F.M.G. (# 295-400-6, Jan 1982)
2. VQE
3. Flex (#1946, June 1982)
Committees
1987-Present: Education Committee Tulane University School of Medicine Psychiatry and Neurology
1990-Present: Tumor Committee Charity Hospital of New Orleans
1990-Present: Resident Grievance Committee Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Student Education
1987-Present: Lecturer, Junior Neurology Clinical Clerkship
1987-Present: Lecturer, Sophomore Neurology Course
1987-Present: Lecturer, Freshman Neuroscience Course
1988-Present: Lecturer, Standardized Patient Program
1999-Present: Lecturer, Junior Neuroscience Course
Languages
English
French
Persian
Turkish
Philip P. Patten, MD, MPH, MBA
Education
2008: Doctor of Medicine
Tulane University, School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
2008: Master of Public Health
Tulane University, School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine; New Orleans, LA
2007: Master of Business Administration
Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management; Ithaca, NY
2000:Bachelor of Science
University of Puget Sound; Tacoma, WA
Training
2009-2010: Resident in General Surgery
Maricopa Integrated Health System; Phoenix, AZ
2008-2009: Intern in General Surgery
Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, LA
Publication
2008: Congenital cystic choristoma mimicking cervical lymphangioma. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2008 Sep; 43(9):e5-7. Case report of a congenital later cervical cystic mass that appeared to be lymphangioma but turned out to be a cystic choristoma
Research
2007: Amputation in Louisiana, 1999-2003: a retrospective population study.
An analysis of 3,945 amputation cases involving 2,839 patients in Louisiana during the years 1999 through 2003. Findings include no statistical difference between national amputation rates and relative distribution of etiologies, the correlation between the number of amputations a person receives and age at the time of first amputation, and significant seasonality.
2007: [An Assessment of Health Care-Related Industries to Identify Market Opportunities for a Financial Products and Services Corporation]
A segment-by-segment analysis of market trends and opportunities for financial products and services in healthcare and healthcare-related industries.
2006: [Using Scenario Planning to Drive Long-Term Product Development Strategy at a Major Pharmaceutical Company]
A consulting report and presentation that examined trends and uncertainties in global and national economics, politics, regulations, patient consumer behavior, provider behavior (including education and practice patterns), and payer behavior, as well as technology, and the economics of R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and sales in the pharmaceutical industry.
Languages: English, Russian, French
Awards and Certifications
2009: Best Postgraduate Project/Poster, 7th Annual Conference of MD/MBA Programs, Dayton, OH
2007: ΒΓΣ, International Business Honor Society, Cornell University
2006: McAllister Speech Award, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
2002: Certified First Responder, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), FEMA
1999-2000: Religious Leadership Award, University of Puget Sound
Licensure
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners, Unrestricted Medical License Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, Controlled Dangerous Substances License
Are you interested in meeting our experienced doctors? Reach out at (504) 717-2233 to schedule an appointment.