Best Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Doctors in Bossier City, 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.

John T. Mays, MD, works with patients step by step, beginning with conservative treatments for pain and injury before he moves to more advanced procedures like surgery. His goal is to see patients heal and recover from injury.

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.

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.

Dr. Moritz graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. After completing a residency in orthopedic surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, he moved to New Orleans where he completed a fellowship in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. During his time in New Orleans, he was an assistant team physician for the NFL New Orleans Saints and the NBA New Orleans Hornets. In addition to his surgical practice he is part of the Willis-Knighton Sports Medicine team. Prior to joining Bossier Orthopedics, he was part of The Bone & Joint Clinic, practicing with Dr. William S. Bundrick Sr..

Dr. Morgan partners with patients to make treatment decisions that return people to the active life they love. He improves the strength and agility his patients need for full mobility.

Dr. Shahrdar values a team approach to patient care that involves the patient and clinic staff and leads to an improved quality of life.

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.

R. Shane Barton, MD, MBA, MPH, MS, FAAOS, FAOA, FACS, returns to the Willis Knighton Physician Network and The Orthopaedic Clinic to continue his practice in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. He will serve as executive medical director of Willis Knighton Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. Dr. Bartons clinical expertise ranges from nonoperative sports medicine to complex operative reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow and knee, and in addressing medical issues of athletes. A native of East Texas, he graduated as a Presidential Endowed Scholar from Texas A&M University, working as a computer engineer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. At NASA, he was awarded multiple research honors for his work in robotic vision and image processing. He then attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating with honors as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He went on to Harvard Medical School-Massachusetts General Hospital, where he finished his fellowship training in shoulder and sports medicine in 2005, serving as the assistant team physician for the New England Patriots. While there, he served as a graduate clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. In addition, Dr. Barton earned a Master of Public Health degree at LSU Health/LSU Shreveport and completed an MBA and Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership at University of Texas at Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical School. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, with additional board certification in sports medicine. Dr. Barton has served patients in the Ark-La-Tex since 2005. He maintains an academic appointment as Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport where he was previously Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Through the years, he has served as team physician for many regional sports clubs and schools. Dr. Barton is also a commissioned reserve deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office, and a tactical medical director for Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office and for the Louisiana State Police SWAT team. He is the holder of several medical device patents. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, co-authored a book, written book chapters, and presented nationally and internationally. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Barton finds great joy in his personal life with his wife, Tammy, and his two children, Ethan (Olivia) and Ella Grace.