Dr. Matthew I. Hefner, MD
Neurological Surgery
Locations
WK Precision Neurosurgery
2449 Hospital Drive
Suite 210
Bossier City
, LA 71111
About Me
Born and raised in Shreveport, Dr. Hefner is thankful to be able to serve the community in which he was raised. A graduate of Northwood High School, Dr. Hefner earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. From there he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology as well as a minor in chemistry.
Afterwards he attended LSU Health Sciences center in Shreveport where he attained his medical degree. Dr. Hefner completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Health Sciences in Shreveport. He participated in numerous basic science and clinical research projects, earning special recognition for some. Dr. Hefner has published book chapters, numerous articles in peer reviewed journals, and has presented at several state and national conferences. He served as chief resident from 2020-2021. Dr. Hefner has also spent significant time in an enfolded fellowship with Dr. Anthony Sin focusing on adult and pediatric complex spine surgery.
Dr. Hefner is very excited to join WK in serving the community he loves to call home. He has interest in adult neurosurgery including the surgical treatment of a variety of brain and spinal disorders. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive treatment options.
He is happily married to his high school sweetheart Amy, and is the proud father of four beautiful daughters, Madison, Kensley, Nicole, and Makayla. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Hefner enjoys being involved in his church where he serves as a deacon, international travel, reading, amateur astronomy, and anything car related.
Education
Medical School:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
, MD
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Back Pain
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Broken Neck
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Compression Fracture
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningioma
- Myelopathy
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Gland Cancer
- Pituitary Tumor
- Rathke's Cleft Cyst
- Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Upper Back Pain
- Vertebral Column Tumors
Procedures Performed
- Globus ExcelsiusGPS