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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD
4.8 (171 Ratings)

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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Ahmad graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Ahmad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. Dr. Ahmad has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahmad received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 171 times. Dr. Ahmad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahmad also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Excision of Ganglion
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Excision of Ganglion
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Excision of Ganglion
Trigger Finger
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Cerebral Palsy
Joint Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clubfoot
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De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hip Impingement
Humerus Fracture
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Fat Embolism
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gonococcal Bursitis
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacral Spina Bifida
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation 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 Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna

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4.8
Based on 171 Reviews
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Feb 24, 2025
By far the best treatment you could ask for as a patient this man went out of his way to make sure that I had the treatment that I needed. I was blessed to have been put in touch with him.
— Feb 24, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Does Dr. Ahmad communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahmad's profile.

Dr. Ahmad frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet.

Yes, Dr. Rasheed Ahmad, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA