Orthopedics in Baton Rouge, LA

Our medical team provides both inpatient and outpatient services, and uses the latest technology to help patients recover as quickly and completely as possible. Our diagnostic tools include X-rays, discography, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computer tomography) scans, bone scans and arthrograms. We stay current on the latest advances in physical, medical, surgical and rehabilitative methods.

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Lead by New Orleans spine surgeon K. Samer Shamieh, MD, DISC of Louisiana specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery for patients with spinal disorders including sciatica, herniated discs, neck pain, back pain, degenerative disc disease, stenosis, vertebral compression fractures, spinal trauma, sports related spine issues, spondylolisthesis and scoliosis. Led by Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon K. Samer Shamieh MD, DISC of Louisiana provides exceptional care for patients throughout the Southeastern United States. Minimally invasive surgery means patients experience dramatically smaller incisions, less pain, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.

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Jorge Isaza, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Spine Specialists of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is board-certified by the American Board of Spine Surgery, and has more than fifteen years of experience in the care of spinal ailments. Dr. Isaza graduated with a medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia in South America. From there, he continued his studies at Tulane University School of Medicine where he got his specialization in orthopedic surgery. He did a fellowship in spine surgery at Tulane University, as well as a second fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children's Hospital in New Orleans. He has been involved in the advancement of surgical spine technology for over 25 years, as well as having the honor to be the Chief Clinical Investigator for the Artificial Disc in the lumbar spine. He is also one of the first and few spine surgeons in the country to perform Endoscopic Spine Procedures. Dr. Isaza has participated in multiple clinical trials in the advancements of spine surgery and is considered an expert in his field. He has been the led investigator for many FDA studies related to spine surgery. He is extensively published in the leading medical journals and is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the leading spine surgeons in the world.

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The Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge is our flagship location and our largest facility at 46,987 square feet. It includes 64 exam rooms, 20 cast rooms, and five x-ray rooms. Our x-ray machines are almost exclusively Digital Radiography (DR), thereby providing the latest technology and superior image quality for the vast majority of cases. Within our Baton Rouge Clinic, all of our physicians provide our complete range of orthopedic services, including treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries that impact the hands, feet, hips, and spine.