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Chad McNair Manuel

Chad McNair Manuel, MD

5.052 ratings, 10 reviews

Pediatric Neurology

Telemedicine Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (225)765-5500

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Chad McNair Manuel

About The Provider

Mac Manuel, MD, was born and raised in Eunice, LA. He received his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Louisiana State University. Dr. Mac earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his child neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He is currently an active member of various societies including the Child Neurology Society, American Epilepsy Society, and American Academy of Neurology.  Dr. Mac provides clinical care for general neurology patients and also specializes in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy.

Dr. Mac is married with two children. He enjoys reading, golf, and LSU sports in his free time.

Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Pediatric Neurology
    • 8200 Constantin Boulevard, Suite 210, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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  2. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Spasticity Management Clinic
    • 8200 Constantin Boulevard, Second Floor, Suite 210, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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  3. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Spasticity Management Clinic
    • 8200 Constantin Boulevard, Suite 210, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Neurology, 2023
  • Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Child Neurology, 2022
  • Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University Health Science Center, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Epilepsy: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2024
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2022

Insurance

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  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
  • BCBS Precision Blue (FMOLHS Plan)
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Coventry National/First Health CCN
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • Optum/VA
  • People's Health
  • Shared Health
  • Three Rivers
  • UHC Community
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

52 ratings, 10 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr Mac is excellent !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr Manual is amazing! Very understanding of your concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    I am recommending this provider to everyone. He listened so well and gave us options on moving forward. We had a great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    We love Dr Manuel. Always takes his time and never makes us feel dumb q

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    We love this doctor. He is an actual angel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Doctor Chad Is great with explaining and answering questions, he takes his time and listens. We love him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Mac is one of best doctors Aiden ever had. Very supportive and responsive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Very informative and made me feel at ease about my daughters plan of care moving forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Manuel is great and thorough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Loved the provider!