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Dr. Ralph J Gessner MD

Orthopedist

625 Paul Maillard Rd. Luling LA, 70070
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Dr. Ralph Gessner is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Luling, LA. Dr. Gessner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gessner tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1970

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1970

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Treatments

  • Back Pain
  • Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Ralph J Gessner MD's Practice location

Practice At 625 Paul Maillard Rd.

625 Paul Maillard Rd. -
Luling, LA 70070
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New patients: 985-785-1060
Fax: 504-305-4790, 985-785-1015

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