Dr. Gordon Michael Blanchard MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 1000 Baton Rouge LA, 70810Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Gordon Blanchard is a hand surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Blanchard specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
LSU SCH OF MED IN NEW ORLEANS 1999
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Bunion
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Stress Fracture
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