The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Baker, LA

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Baker, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Baker, LA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic

    6550 Main St Ste 2300, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rabalais is an Orthopedics provider in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Rabalais is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic

    6550 Main St Ste 2300, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Whatley is a Sports Medicine provider in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Whatley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Michael is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cirrhosis.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Christopher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Bronchitis, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine & Pediatric Group LLC

    6516 E Myrtle Ave, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    T Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Empyema.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    South Louisiana Primary Care LLC

    12902 Plank Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Convenient Care LLC

    18989 Old Scenic Hwy, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Smothers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Smothers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

    19900 Old Scenic Hwy, Suite Fastlane, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Gould is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Gould is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery

    Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic

    6550 Main St Ste 2300, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wilkinson is a Hand Surgeon in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reagan Elkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Elkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Elkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Brittany

    7566 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Easton is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Easton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Moukarzel graduated suma cum laude with a degree in management from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York and received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. His post-graduate training includes a general surgery residency from Staten Island Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Moukarzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leamon Williams is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    8230 Summa Ave Ste C, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Majoria is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Majoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Pope is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pope is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Louisiana Dept. Of Health And Hospital

    628 N 4th St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Marcelle is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Marcelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Urinary Incontinence, High Cholesterol, and Osteoarthritis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Petcu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Petcu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donnie Batie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Batie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Baker, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Osteoarthritis doctor near Baker, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Osteoarthritis doctors near Baker, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Osteoarthritis doctors near Baker, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Baker, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Baker, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Osteoarthritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Osteoarthritis doctors near Baker, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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