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Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD

Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Metairie, LA. Dr. Sanchez, completed a fellowship at Anderson Orthopaedics Research Institute. Dr. Sanchez, completed a residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Sanchez an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Sanchez works at Tulane Doctors - Sports Medicine Plus in Metairie, LA with other offices in New Orleans, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sanchez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tulane Lakeside Orthopedic Clinic
    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 301, Metairie, LA 70001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8010
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Sports Medicine Plus
    7030 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-0100
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  3. 3
    Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine
    202 Janet Yulman Way, New Orleans, LA 70118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8476
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Tulane Medical Center
  • Tulane Lakeside Hospital
  • West Jefferson Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Avascular Necrosis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Genu Varum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunionette
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dentofacial Anomalies
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Weakness
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tarlov Cyst
Temporal Arteritis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wrist Fracture
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Puncture Aspiration
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1295701035
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Anderson Orthopaedics Research Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Residency
    Internship
    • General Hospital Of Medellin, Colombia
    Internship

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sanchez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sanchez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sanchez has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sanchez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Sanchez. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sanchez.

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