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Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge

GERARD L. MURTAGH, M.D.

GERARD L. MURTAGH, M.D.

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WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE DR. MURTAGH

"Dr. Murtagh and his staff were incredible! Not once did they hesitate to answer any questions I had during a visit or by email or phone call. Without a doubt, he and his staff are the tip of the spear when it comes to professionalism."

HUNTER G.

GERARD L. MURTAGH, M.D.

SPECIALTIES:


Shoulder Arthroscopy

Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement

Sports Medicine


ABOUT:


Dr. Murtagh earned his BS Degree from Nicholls State University in 1978. He graduated Magna cum Laude and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He received his MD from LSU in New Orleans in 1983 and was class president for three years. He completed an internship at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport and an orthopedic residency. He served as chief resident of Orthopaedic Surgery from July – October 1987.


He was certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990. He has served as Chairman of the Orthopaedic Leadership Committee and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at OLOL Regional Medical Center as well as a clinical instructor for LSU Medical School. Society memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Subspecialty interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical reconstruction.



MID LEVEL PROVIDER

Lindsey Thompson

FNP-C

 

"Dr. Murtagh is an excellent doctor with wonderful bedside manners. Not only did he explain the procedure, but he also brought out pictures,  and did drawings to ensure everyone knew what to expect."

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"Dr. Murtagh and his staff were incredible! Not once did they hesitate to answer any questions I had during a visit or by email or phone call. Without a doubt, he and his staff are the tip of the spear when it comes to professionalism."

HUNTER G.

"Dr. Murtagh is very professional and enthusiastic about his profession. He took a lot of time explaining the rotator cuff tear and how it is repaired. I had no problems healing after surgery and I would highly recommend him to others."

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