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Dr. Howard Hirsch, MD

Orthopedics*
4.1 (19)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Howard Hirsch, MD

Dr. Howard Hirsch, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Orthopedics, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner and St. Charles Parish Hospital. Dr. Hirsch, completed a residency at University Okla College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Hirsch an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Hirsch works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Kenner, LA, Luling, LA and Attleboro, MA. 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. Hirsch's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 464-8588
  2. 2
    Office
    200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 500, Kenner, LA 70065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 464-8588
  3. 3
    St Charles Parish Hospital
    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Luling, LA 70070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 785-2218
  4. 4
    Orthopedic Group Inc.
    16 Hillside Ave, Attleboro, MA 02703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 222-4450

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
  • St. Charles Parish Hospital

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Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Patellar Tendonitis
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Wrist Fracture
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    About Dr. Howard Hirsch, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedics

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1831144252
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Okla College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Brown University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Howard Hirsch, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hirsch is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Hirsch. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hirsch.

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