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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (137)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ahmad an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ahmad works at Practice in Baton Rouge, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Ganglion Cyst and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 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. Ahmad's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clnic LLC
    8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 924-2424
  2. 2
    Vista Surgical Hospital
    9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-5700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Neuroplasty
Ganglion Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Achilles Tendinitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1295732345
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ahmad is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Ahmad has seen patients for Ganglion Cyst and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ahmad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    137 patients have reviewed Dr. Ahmad. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ahmad.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ahmad, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ahmad appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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