Dr. Michel Edward Heard M.D.
Orthopedist
113 Saint Thomas St Suite B Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Michel Heard is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Heard specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Heard 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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