


Rimal Dossani, MD
Locations
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LPG Neurosurgery - Gulf Coast Medical Center
Overview
Clinical Interests:
Stroke and carotid stenosis
Endovascular embolization and Mechanical thrombectomy
Aneurysm, Arteriovenous malformation and Dural arteriovenous fistula
Brain and spinal tumors
Spinal decompression and fusion
Languages Spoken:
English
Patients Treated:
Adults
Biography
Dr. Dossani earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. He then completed a fellowship to become dual-trained in cerebrovascular microneurosurgery and endovascular neurosurgery at University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Dossani treats patients with stroke, carotid stenosis, cerebrovascular disease, brain and spinal tumors, and neck and back pain. He is actively involved with neurosurgical education and research to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has delivered presentations at local and national neurosurgical meetings.
Dr. Dossani considers it a privilege to operate on patients and is passionate about taking care of patients and their families in distress from neurological conditions.
Education & Training
Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Internship(s):
LSU Shreveport Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurosurgery
Residenc(ies):
Neurosurgery Chief Residency: LSU Shreveport Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurosurgery; Neurosurgery Residency: LSU Shreveport Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurosurgery
Fellowship(s):
Cerebrovascular microneurosurgery and Neuroendovascular, University at Buffalo Neurosurgery, Buffalo, NY
Board Certification(s):
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Patient Reviews
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4.5out of 5 stars
Explained Things Clearly
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4.4out of 5 stars
Involved in Care Decisions
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4.5out of 5 stars
Spent Enough Time
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4.4out of 5 stars
Listened Carefully
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4.6out of 5 stars
Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.5out of 5 stars
Likelihood to Recommend
4.5 out of 5 (133 ratings, 59 comments)
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May 30, 2025
Receptionist
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May 27, 2025
The nurse who checked me in was taking my [ ] and I told her how [ ] it was for me. She suggested taking it with my [ ] instead of the upper arm. It made a tremendous difference! Hardly any [ ]!
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May 23, 2025
Dr Dossani is gentle, caring and knowledgeable. His PA Dana is great and calming in stressful situations. Camille his medical assistant is pleasant and always smiling.
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May 20, 2025
Dr. Dossani is professional and quite thorough.
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May 16, 2025
Excelente doctor
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May 5, 2025
There was much interaction with staff enjoyable is the word I’d use. Excellent care and concern
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May 5, 2025
Just the fact that my life was saved would have been enough but Dr Dossani and his staff made me feel safe, listened to and cared for. I'd highly recommend Dr Dossani to anyone that would want to be in the best trusting and caring hands in [ ]
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Apr 25, 2025
The assistant who took me back to the room was extremely thorough ( I forget her name but I’m sure it is in the office note . Also the NP who saw me before the dr was very good as well
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Apr 23, 2025
Carolina at check out was very kind and explained after visit next steps and what to expect and contact information if needed.
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Apr 18, 2025
My conversation with Cindy [ ] was very assuring. She went out of her way to make me comfortable.
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Apr 12, 2025
Dr Dossani made me feel comfortable and answered all questions.
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Apr 7, 2025
Everyone
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Apr 4, 2025
Punctual, considerate, warm, plesant
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Apr 4, 2025
Dr Dossani is a very caring Doctor. His staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Mar 29, 2025
Very good
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Mar 25, 2025
I am in [ ]. I would have liked to see the [ ] and discussed our option.
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Mar 14, 2025
The kindness that the staff showed and the doctor because I was in
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Mar 7, 2025
the dr himself was wonderful even walked me to the check out
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Mar 7, 2025
All levels of interpersonal care were excellent
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Feb 24, 2025
Dr was excellent
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