Dr. John J Ferrell MD
Orthopedist
7925 Youree Dr Suite 220 Shreveport LA, 71105About
Dr. John Ferrell is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Ferrell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ferrell 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 1979
Tulane University of Louisiana 1979
Tulane University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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