Dr. Janet E. Lewis M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
7855 Howell Blvd. Suite 130-B Baton Rouge LA, 70807About
Dr. Janet Lewis is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Lewis specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lewis 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
Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga 1992
Morehouse School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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