Doctor Information
Joseph W. Turnipseed, MD is an interventional pain management physician at The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center. He is double board certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology and completed fellowship training in anesthesiology and pain management at Baylor College of Medicine.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Anesthesiology/Pain Management, Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX (2000)
- Residency: Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans LA (1999)
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans LA (1995)
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA (1990)
- Board Certification: Anesthesiology and Pain Management (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- NPI Number: 1922079201
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Turnipseed focuses on interventional pain management at The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, including:
- Epidural and facet injections
- Nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Neurostimulation
- Minimally invasive spine procedures
Dr. Turnipseed is a member of the World Institute of Pain, the International Spinal Injection Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the American Medical Association.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center
- Address: 5408 Flanders Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Phone: (225) 769-5554
- Website: spinediagnostic.com/joseph-w-turnipseed-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Turnipseed train?
He earned a BS at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his MD at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his anesthesiology residency, followed by an anesthesiology/pain management fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
What is Dr. Turnipseed board certified in?
Anesthesiology and pain management, through the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Where does Dr. Turnipseed see patients?
At The Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, 5408 Flanders Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Call (225) 769-5554.



