Physician

Paul V. Birinyi, M.D.,

F.A.A.N.S.

Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon

Originally hailing from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Birinyi completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in cellular and molecular neuroscience at The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland. While there, he pursued his interests in the genetics of alcohol and drug abuse at the National Institute on Drug Abuse and in restless legs syndrome at The Johns Hopkins Center for Restless Legs Syndrome.

After returning home from Baltimore, Dr. Birinyi graduated from the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, where he engaged extensively in anatomical education. In residency at Saint Louis University, his interests included resident education and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He continued his interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques with a spine fellowship with Dr. Kevin Foley and the Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Birinyi currently resides in Alexandria, Louisiana where he enjoys spending time in the community, being with his wife and daughters, and partaking in Louisiana’s vast outdoorsman culture.

Education & Training

University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Neurosurgery/Semmes-Murphey Clinic

Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship under the Direction of Dr. Kevin Foley

Memphis, TN
2017 – 2018

University of Tennessee Health Washington University Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Peripheral Nerve Mini-Fellowship

Saint Louis, MO
2013

Saint Louis University Department of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery Residency

Saint Louis, MO
2010 – 2017

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Doctor of Medicine

Dallas, TX
2006 – 2010

The Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Baltimore, MD
2002 – 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

2002 – 2006

Medical Licenses

Alabama

Kansas

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

Hospital Affiliations

Ambulatory Surgery Center of Opelousas
Beauregard Health Systems
Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital
Opelousas General Hospital
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital
Surgicare of Lake Charles

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

The American Board of Neurological Surgery

North American Spine Society

Boy Scouts of America

American Mensa

Louisiana Regional Physician Hospital Organization

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Louisiana Neurosurgical Society

What Our Patients Say

Prior to becoming a patient of Dr. Birinyi, I had been to many doctors and specialists, had prior surgeries, and had many injections due to deteriorating vertebral structures. The pain was increasing year by year. At my first appointment, he proposed a comprehensive surgical intervention and explained in detail what to expect. Dr. Birinyi fused my thoracic and lumbar spine, my scoliosis was straightened and other structural problems were solved during one surgery. Within three months of the surgery, I was back to walking for exercise. Dr. Birinyi and his staff treated me with skill, kindness, and courtesy. I would highly recommend Dr. Birinyi.

Glenn G.
Central Louisiana

What Our Patients Say

Dr. Birinyi is a very competent and caring neurosurgeon. He has done an excellent job in taking care of me both before and after my surgery. He takes his time and uses the necessary resources to ensure his patients receive the best possible care. Dr. Birinyi will point you in the right direction even if you do not need surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing neurosurgical care. 5-star rating!

Scott T.
Alexandria, LA

What Our Patients Say

Dr. Birinyi was very patient and thorough. I may not be a candidate for the procedure we discussed, but he was very candid, and I know will help me navigate through my situation.

Patrick M.
Lafayette, LA

What Our Patients Say

I would like to thank Dr Birinyi for a wonderful job that he did. He was so informative about what was going on with me. I felt so calm. Thank you.

Yvonne C.
Natchitoches, LA

What Our Patients Say

The day of my surgery with Dr. Birinyi, I hobbled into the surgery center as an obese old man, bent over and in excruciating pain with the thought that I would be wheelchair-bound for the rest of my life. This all-encompassing back pain had reduced my quality of life. The day of the surgery, Dr. Birinyi greeted me professionally and cheerfully, explaining the risks and benefits of the surgery. He explained that my case was challenging, but he was confident. When I awoke from surgery, I was pain-free from the back issues that had plagued me for years. I could hardly believe that I was standing up and walking about. I was walking upright and pain-free for the first time in years. During my post-surgery recovery period, I did feel some pain and muscle spasms at the surgical site, but considering the pain I was going through prior to this life-changing surgery, I count myself blessed. Thank you, Dr. Birinyi! You helped change my life for the better.

Albert P.
New Orleans, LA

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