Dr. Ricardo J Rodriguez MD
Orthopedist
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 1000 Baton Rouge LA, 70810Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rodriguez 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1992
Tulane University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
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