Lucido L. Ponce Mejia, MD

4.7 out of 5
163 Ratings, 23 Comments

About Dr. Ponce Mejia

I'm Dr. L. Luciano Ponce Mejia, and my passion for neurology has taken me from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to training in Texas, Maryland, and California—ultimately bringing me to New Orleans, where I’ve been caring for patients for over 15 years.

I completed a Neurocritical Care fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by advanced training in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at UCLA. I specialize in minimally invasive procedures to treat complex brain, spine, and vascular conditions, including ischemic stroke, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and traumatic arterial dissections.

One of my special interests is pediatric neuroendovascular care. I’m proud to support the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) in treating acute strokes in children. In 2021, I joined the LSUHSC Neurosurgery Department, where I enjoy training residents in Neurosurgery, Radiology, and both Adult and Child Neurology.

My recent research focuses on stroke care, neurotrauma, and new device development. I’ve published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in publications including JAMA, Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations West Jefferson Medical Center, University Medical Center New Orleans
Location Information
Education and Experience
  • Board Certification
  • Neurocritical Care (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
    Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
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  • 4.7Explained Understandably
  • 4.8Showed Respect
  • 4.7Gave Enough Information
  • 4.9Provider Rating
4.7out of 5(163 Ratings, 23 Comments)
May 14, 2025

Dr. Ponce is the most reliable and he's the caregiver that I trust most with any of my health care. He's the best and I would recommend him to anybody who needs such a doctor.


Apr 30, 2025

Excellent.


Apr 2, 2025

Dr. Ponce was very knowledgeable about my situation. He explained things very clearly to me. He offered reassurance. He let me know that everything was going to be okay. And he just made me feel very, very comfortable. I am so grateful that he is my neurologist now.


Mar 12, 2025

He's a great provider. He's amazing.


Feb 19, 2025

Written info post surgery about recovery time and what to expect next few months


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