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On Call:
Meet Patrick B. Hall, DPM
Dr. Hall is a native of Baton Rouge and a graduate of University High School's class of 1997. Following high school he earned his Bachelor's degree in English-Literature at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, while also completing a Pre-medical course work.
Dr. Hall received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 2005. read more >>
In Season:
Stay Safe This Summer
Summer means lots of fun in the sun, but don't let heat-related illness or injuries ruin your days. Avoid serious conditions by drinking plenty of water, and take frequent breaks if you're out in the sun for extended periods of time. If you can, wear light-colored clothing.
Make sure to stay hydrated and find some shade on the golf course every now and then. Keep the kids cool by...
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Did You Know:
How NOT to Need an Orthopedic Surgeon
(and some other doctors, too) — by Joseph E. Broyles, MD
Get Enough Vitamin D:
Did you know that unless you have adequate levels of vitamin D, you can't absorb calcium well? In children, vitamin D deficiency causes a condition called Rickets. In adults, deficiency is called Osteomalacia, associated with weak bones.
Studies also show that adequate vitamin D intake or production from sunlight is associated with lower rates of just about all forms of cancer except skin cancer... read more >>
Sporting Goods:
Benefits of Summer Sports Camp
— by Robert W. Dugas, MD
Dr. Robert Dugas is a former LSU All-American offensive tackle. He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin and served as a Team Physician for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1990-2006. Dr. Dugas is accredited by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as a Certified Sports Medicine Specialist.
In this article, Dr. Dugas discusses the advantages of summer sports camps. read more >>
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Orthopedic Center at: 730 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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