Stiff neck after a wreck at I-20 and US-165, a pinched cervical nerve, or tension that builds with every commute up US-165? Dr. Gregory Mayfield has treated Northeast Louisiana for 31+ years from our Monroe office — about 10 minutes north on US-165, with same-day appointments.

Richwood patients are about 10 minutes from our Monroe office on Royal Ave, straight up US-165 — one of our closest neighbors, with same-day appointments.

A former police officer who responded to wrecks on these same roads, Dr. Mayfield has spent 31+ years helping Northeast Louisiana move without pain — and is qualified as an expert witness in motor-vehicle-accident cases.
Neck pain near Richwood usually traces back to a mechanical problem — a cervical disc under load from I-20 commutes and physical work, a whiplash injury from the busy US-165 junction, or years of forward-head posture. We identify the source, decompress it, and rebuild stability so it stays fixed.

From the families and workers just south of Monroe to anyone caught in the I-20 and US-165 stack-ups nearby — we know the commutes, the shift work, and the wrecks this stretch lives with.
Standing, lifting, and rotating shifts wear on a back fast. We schedule around real hours and get you relief that lasts.
Richwood sits where two busy roads meet. We treat whiplash & disc injuries and handle the insurance and attorney side.
Ten minutes up the road means easy follow-ups — no missing a whole afternoon to get your spine right.
"Friendly staff, no long waits, and an honest plan — not an endless package of visits."
— Verified patient"Professional, clean office and a doctor who clearly knows what he is doing."
— Verified patient"Genuinely listens. You can tell he has been doing this a long time and cares."
— Verified patientOur Monroe office is at 1400 Royal Ave, Monroe, LA 71201 — about 10 minutes north up US-165 from Richwood. Call (318) 323-7246. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with same-day slots available so getting care close to home is straightforward.
Neck pain near Richwood commonly results from whiplash injuries at the busy I-20 and US-165 interchange, cervical disc herniations from years of physical or service work, forward-head posture from long commutes on US-165, and muscle tension from repetitive shift-work movements. Pinched cervical nerves, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease are also frequent causes.
Yes. We accept most major plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare. Auto-injury neck claims are handled directly with your insurer — often at no upfront cost. VA Community Care benefits are accepted for eligible veterans in Ouachita Parish. Our staff confirms your coverage before your first visit.
As soon as possible — ideally within 24 to 72 hours. Whiplash from I-20 and US-165 collisions near Richwood can involve soft-tissue tears and cervical disc injuries that worsen if left untreated. Dr. Gregory Mayfield, a former police officer who responded to wrecks on these same roads, evaluates and documents cervical injuries for auto claims. In most cases you owe nothing out of pocket. Call (318) 323-7246 for a same-day appointment at 1400 Royal Ave, Monroe, just 10 minutes up US-165.
Many patients feel significant improvement within four to six visits. Acute whiplash and cervical strains often resolve in three to six weeks with adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and targeted rehab exercises. Disc injuries and chronic cervical conditions may require eight to twelve weeks. Dr. Mayfield sets a clear timeline at your first appointment so you know what to expect.
Book online or call the Monroe office — ten minutes up US-165, same-day appointments available.