Ronald J French MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
988 Oak Ridge Tpke Suite 100 Oak Ridge TN, 37830About
Dr. Ronald French is a hand surgeon practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. French 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
Tulane University School of Medicine M.D. 1988
University of Virginia B.A. 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Trauma
- Nerve Injury and Reconstruction
- Treatment of Arthritis
- Joint Replacement of Shoulder, Elbow, Hand
- X-rays
- Office Procedures
- Physical Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Professional Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Fellowships
- Baylor University Hand and Upper Extremities
Ronald J French MD's Practice location
Practice At 988 Oak Ridge Tpke Suite 100
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