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Dr. Ronald “Jay” French, Jr, earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship. He completed a three-part orthopedic residency which included training in trauma at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, pediatric training at Shriner’s Hospital in Tampa, and sports medicine training at Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. French went on to complete a hand surgery externship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute and a fellowship in hand and shoulder surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also served as a volunteer with the organization Orthopedics Overseas, providing medical care to land mine victims in Cambodia.
Dr. French has been practicing medicine for more than 24 years. He has been on staff at Ochsner Health since 2013. He specializes in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery. Dr. French re-certified for Board of Orthopedic Surgeons most recently in 2016.
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Education and Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: MD
Internship
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Transitional
Residency
Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Orthopedics
Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine
Field of Study: Hand Surgery
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery
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All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.
I haven't stop bragging all holiday!
Dr. French is always on time, very personable when entering the room with a big smile. Very respectful and very focused.
Dr French is gentle and gives me great care
Dr. French was extremely professional, caring and kind during my visit. He listened to my concerns, and made me feel valued and well-cared for.
Great
Very well - Dr. French discussed all aspects of treatment and any follow up if needed.
We talked about getting surgery on my wrists redone again because it's been 10 years or more and my wrists are acting up again
Thank you for confirming what was going on and providing information and solutions until we can actually make an appt for surgery.
Dr. French is an excellent provider who I recommend often. It's not a big problem but he does seem in a rush to be through with me. It could be because he himself is prompt and doesn't want to keep patients waiting. But a little slowing down would be an improvement.
Dr. French was very thorough!
Good.
We are a family of Dr. French's patients. My son & I have had Dr. French as our ortho doctor for 6 years.
The care providers explained the pros and cons, the anticipated inconvenience, pain, recovery AND what won't work.
Very good
Excellent
Satisfied
Dr French took his time to answer all my questions and concerns before the session was over
Dr. French is the best. He knows exactly what is required for each issue. I am very happy with Dr. French's assessment and treatment. He is also a great communicator in person & via patient portal.
Very well
Dr French was focused, capable and kind
Very professional and courteous
Excellent doctor I highly recommend him
Dr French was very quick with his interview of me
