Best Osteoarthritis of Hand Doctors in Shreveport, LA

John Ferrell, MD, performs othropedic surgery at The Orthopaedic Clinic, part of the Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served many youth patients during his decades of practice, including his years on the medical staff at Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport. He previously was a partner at Mid South Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and was an associate clinic professor at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport School of Medicine.Dr. Ferrell began his education at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, followed by medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. In Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Ferrell completed his internship and residency at Georgia Baptist Scottish Rite. He was a U.S. Olympic swim team physician.He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Today Dr. Ferrell is a member of Louisiana State Medical Society, Shreveport Medical Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

The philosophy of practice lies in educating and making patients aware of their diagnosis and discussing multitude of options available. The patient's informed decisions help us to move forward in curing the disease or extending their lives or keeping

Dr. Balogh was born in Romania and received his medical education there before immigrating to the United States. In addition to his European medical training in anesthesia and critical care, he interned and was an Internal Medicine resident at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balogh practiced in Many, Louisiana before joining Willis-Knighton Health System. He is married. He and his wife, Annie, have one daughter. She is currently an anesthesiologist at Cornell University. Dr. Balogh enjoys flower gardening, travel and watching sports, especially soccer.

Dr. Ton graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She took her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport. Dr. Ton is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ton also practices at the Willis-Knighton Claiborne Regional Health Clinic.

Mark C. Callanan, Jr., MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery) orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. Additionally he has obtained secondary sports medicine certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and he is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). He treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse, and arthritis, specializing in arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, which reduce post-operative recovery time and allow for an earlier return to work and play. He is also trained in cartilage restoration procedures, and the use and application of biologics to aid in injury recovery. Dr. Callanan completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University with a degree in Human Biology. Following his undergraduate work, he spent 2 years completing his master's degree at Boston University while actively working in the renowned Harris Orthopedics Biomechanics and Biomaterials Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital focusing on hip arthroplasty research. He further continued his education at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids Michigan, where he was an elected member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program where he was selected to be chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital his final year of training. He then completed his formal education with a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship at the Andrew's Institute in Pensacola Florida where he trained under the renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews and his highly skilled partners. The fellowship provided him with an immersive experience in operative and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in many professional and collegiate athletes. His team physician experience included coverage of Auburn University football and athletics, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos AA Baseball Team, as well as some of the local area high schools. Dr. Callanan has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, and is actively involved in several ongoing studies. He has authored a book chapter, presented his research at national and regional meetings, and has received awards related to his research and academic pursuits including the prestigious John Charnley Award. He currently resides in Shreveport with his wife and their two dogs. He enjoys powerlifting, physical fitness, fishing, hunting, and most outdoor activities.

Dr. Lim received his undergraduate degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and continued his education receiving his medical degree at Santo Tomas. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Lim is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He and his wife, Diana Lim, work together at Bossier Internal Medicine Diagnostic & Treatment Center. The couple have four children and enjoy music and travelling.

Dr. Joshua Maier, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes /amp Metabolism Specialist who practices in Shreveport, LA. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Joshua Maier, MD is affiliated with WK Pierremont Health Center.

Diego Miranda, MD, uses lay words and illustrated flip charts to communicate with patients who need corrective hand or foot procedures. When patients understand their orthopedic needs and treatment options, they are able to make decisions and move forward with treatment.??

Vikram "Vik" Chatrath, MD, is pleased to treat each patient as carefully as he would treat his own family, always providing the best care possible.