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Dr. Richard Ballard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Richard Ballard, MD
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Dr. Richard Ballard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ruston, LA.
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Dr. Richard Ballard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Ruston, LA
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42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Ballard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ruston, LA.

About

Dr. Ballard graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Richard Ballard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Ruston, LA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Ballard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Dr. Ballard has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ballard received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Ballard's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ballard accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

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Locations

  1. 1 Green Clinic Surgical Hospital CRNA Group
    1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 251-6372
  2. 2 Green Clinic LLC
    1809 Northpointe Ln Ste 102, Ruston, LA 71270
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 255-3762

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Apr 04, 2019
Absolutely LOVE Dr. Ballard and his staff. I drove from Benton to Ruston almost weekly for 2 months to see him and would do it again. Highly recommended!
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

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  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1982
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ballard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ballard's profile.

Dr. Ballard frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Ballard, MD is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Louisiana Medical Center

    401 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA