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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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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.
Dr French professional and informative and answers all questions
The staff and the doctor was very knowledgeable of my condition and advise me of all my options. I will recommend them to the fullest.
Dr. French reviewed my options and explained the steps
Doctor feel friendly
Dr French was excellent and answered all my questions, very caring
I love Dr French. He is very caring
Dr. French was very attentive, listened to me, and made excellent suggestions. He was very good.
Great
I like the way the doctor explained everything.
Caring for patients was their main concern
Excellent treatment
Dr. French is a very kind and caring physician. He's professional, experienced and knowledgeable. What I like most about Dr. French is that I have the confidence of knowing that he will listen, educate, treat and heal with the utmost concern for a successful outcome. Thank you, Dr. French and Ochsner.
Very good experience
Dr French is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He performed my first surgery on my hand and I will be returning for the second surgery shortly. I recommend him highly. He just needs some other orthos in his group to ease his load and permit him to see his original patients.
Good experience
I initially was scheduled to get different procedure in which at time of sx Dr. French stopped to consult me once realizing I needed additional sx first to increase functionality chances.
Dr. French always explains, gives me options, then leaves the room to let my husband & I discuss and choose.
The doctor was excellent and trustful
Dr. French has always been kind, patient, and has always listened to me.
All of my questions was answered in a timely manner
Excellent and wonderful doctor!
Very satisfied with Dr. French .
Very informative. Dr French is a very reputable Doctor. I had him recently and he did an outstanding job with my right shoulder surgery. I am having him operate on my left shoulder as well.
