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Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD
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Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Metairie, LA.
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Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Parnell graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Tulane Universitiy School of Medicine Dept of Orthopedic Surgery.Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Metairie, LA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Parnell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, East Jefferson General Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital and Saint Bernard Parish Hospital. Dr. Parnell has experience treating conditions like Foot Sprain, Wrist Sprain or Strain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parnell received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Parnell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Parnell accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foot Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Joint Pain
Foot Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Joint Pain
Foot Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Joint Pain
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Crescent City Orthopedics
    3600 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 309-6500
  2. 2 GNO Snoring and Sinus LLC
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 205, Metairie, LA 70006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 456-5162

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3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Charity Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane Universitiy School of Medicine Dept of Orthopedic Surgery
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parnell's profile.

Dr. Parnell frequently treats the following conditions: Foot Sprain, Wrist Sprain or Strain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melvin Parnell, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, East Jefferson General Hospital, Pascagoula Hospital and Saint Bernard Parish Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA

  • Pascagoula Hospital

    2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS

  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA