Sports Medicine: Baton Rouge

Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute – Baton Rouge

Innovating Healthcare for Baton Rouge Athletes

Wherever you play your heart out – on the court, the field, the track, the gym, the golf course or in the pool – the Ochsner Sports Medicine team in Baton Rouge is there for you. We’re all about achieving victory over injury.

Ochsner offers specialized care for athletes at all levels of competition, from professional athletes to student-athletes and weekend warriors of all ages. And, because Ochsner Sports Medicine is part of the leading health care system in the Gulf South, our patient athletes benefit from a diverse, multidisciplinary team with great passion and a depth of experience unmatched in the area. Every specialist you could possibly need is right here, weighing in on a recovery plan designed specific to your injury, your sport, your activity level, and your goals.

Ochsner is home to fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians who are pros in sports medicine.

In Sports, or Sports Injuries, Equipment Matters.

As an athlete, you know the advantages of having the best equipment. The diagnostic technology at Ochsner is cutting edge and it’s all under one roof. When it's time for a test, you go down the hall, not across town – and often it can happen on the same day as your doctor’s appointment. We offer:

Musculoskeletal Cutting Edge High Resolution MRIs– for greater resolution clarity and more accurate diagnosis than regular MRIs.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasounds – a safe, non-invasive method for diagnosing injuries in real time.

Ultrasound-guided injections – accurate injections at the intended site allows higher precision and better accuracy than traditional injections.

Our rehab facility is state-of-the-art as well. We’re equipped with running analysis equipment for analyzing your stride, an underwater treadmill for aqua therapy, and workout areas with non-abrasive artificial turf, which reduces shock to the joints.

Meet The Team

Ochsner is home to fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians who are pros in sports medicine. You’ll be treated in a leading-edge facility by a strong, multi-disciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, non-operative sports medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and sports nutritionists. We also have a mental performance coach to help our patients deal with the psychological aspects of a sports injury. Our game plan combines expertise with compassion.

Jeremy Burnham, MD – Medical Director of Sports Medicine Program
Kasey Hill, MD
Jeffrey Burnham, MD
Christopher Bankhead, MD
Sean Bradley, MD
Lawrence Haber, MD
Jerrica Watson, PA-C
Warren Fitzmorris, MS
Corey Elvir, Supervisor of Athletic Training – Baton Rouge, The Dunham School
Tiffany Beauchamp, Athletic Training Lead – Baton Rouge, West Feliciana High School
Abbie Heath, Athletic Trainer, Tara High School and Broadmoor High School
Breana Hyder, Athletic Trainer, Lee High School and Baton Rouge High School
Elaine Odum, Athletic Trainer, Scotlandville High School and Glen Oaks High School
J’Micah Wilson, Athletic Trainer, Mckinley High School and Belaire High School
Kacey Calabro, Athletic Trainer, Catholic High School – Point Coupee
Sharnice Byrd, Athletic Trainer, Parkview Baptist
Shelby Ledet, Clinic Navigator and Athletic Trainer
Spencer Perreault, Athletic Trainer, PRN
Tiffani Frizzell, Athletic Trainer, Brusly High School
Tiffany Gary, Athletic Trainer, Baton Rouge Community College
Tyler Guillot, Athletic Trainer, Istrouma High School and Northeast High School

Second Opinions

If you’ve been told to hang up your running shoes, your racket or your golf clubs, we encourage you to come in for second opinion. We’re here to help you return to your favorite sport or exercise, instead of telling you not to do it.

Same-day Appointments Are Available.

To make an appointment, go to my.ochsner.org or call 225-761-5200. Our sports-trained clinic navigator will make sure you see the person you need to see and help expedite your appointment. We accept all major insurances.

Conditions

We provide advanced treatment options for all sports and fitness-related injuries to the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist and more. Conditions we treat include:

Achilles tendon injury
Achilles tendonitis
Ankle sprains
Ankle fractures
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
Articular cartilage repair
Baseball injuries
Clavicle fracture (broken shoulder)
Common sports injuries
Uncommon sports injuries
Concussion
Elbow injuries
Hamstring pull
Hamstring tear
Hamstring strain
Hip Impingement
Hip labral tears
Hip flexor strain
Knee and kneecap dislocations
Knee pain and ligament injuries
Knee cartilage injuries
Iliotibial (IT) band friction syndrome
Meniscus tears
Overuse injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Running injuries
Shin splints
Shoulder tendonitis (rotator cuff problems)
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Sprains
Stress fracture
Tendonitis
Tendinopathy
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Torn rotator cuff

Programs and Services

Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
On-site Imaging Services
Physical Therapy
Athletic Training
Ochsner Performance Training - one-on-one and group options
Concussion Management Program
ACL Care
Sports Nutrition
Orthobiologics and regenerative medicine, including Stem Cell Injection Therapies and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections. Learn more about Orthobiologics at Ochsner.

Research

At Ochsner, we’re always looking for new and better ways to get our athletes back in the game. Ochsner is currently part of a multi-center randomized control trial studying the best way to treat patients with ACL injuries. The latest and greatest treatment options are right here.

Knee Injury Medical Trial

Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute - Baton Rouge is one of 25 top North American health systems chosen by the U.S. Department of Defense for a comprehensive medical trial designed to improve treatment for multiple-ligament knee injuries. The $4 million Surgical Timing and Rehabilitation, or STaR, medical trial will benefit the U.S. military, as well as athletes and people from all walks of life who suffer multiple-ligament knee injuries.

Sponsored by the University of Pittsburg, The STaR Trial Network comprises 25 premier military and academic medical centers, and more than 50 of the top knee surgeons across the U.S. and Canada to determine the most beneficial treatment method. Referring physicians and potential candidates for the STaR trial can learn more by calling (225) 761-5895 or by clicking here.