Dr. Brian J. Ladner Joins North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center

Oct. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- [LIVINGSTON & PONCHATOULA, LA]— Traumatologist Brian J. Ladner, MD, has joined North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston and Ponchatoula, Louisiana and is accepting new patients.

A graduate of University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine in Jackson, Dr. Ladner is one of a handful of orthopaedic traumatologists currently practicing in the state of Louisiana. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans. In addition, he completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Massachusetts General/Brigham and Women’s Hospitals through the Harvard Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He belongs to the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Trauma Association and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Ladner specializes in high-energy trauma—often the result of traffic injuries and falls. He treats severe fractures of all major bones, including the pelvis, and provides care for fractures that have failed to heal despite surgery or casting. He also is trained in complex hip reconstructions and performs hip replacements.

“I usually meet my patients for the first time following an accident or injury,” Dr. Ladner shares. “So it’s very important for me to not only spend time with them and make sure they have a clear understanding of their injuries and treatment options, but also respect their wishes along the way.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ladner, please call (225) 686-4900 in Livingston or (985) 370-5656 in Ponchatoula.

About North Oaks Health System
North Oaks Health System is a community-based hospital organization with nearly 3,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, serving the Florida Parishes since 1960.  Facilities include the 259-bed North Oaks Medical Center, 27-bed North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, North Oaks Heart Health Center (located within North Oaks Medical Center), North Oaks Diagnostic Center, North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex, North Oaks Hospice Agency, North Oaks Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Oaks Cardiology, North Oaks ENT & Allergy, North Oaks Family Medicine Clinic, North Oaks Primary Care Clinics, North Oaks Multispecialty Group, North Oaks Neurology Clinic, North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic, North Oaks Occupational Health Services Clinic, North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center, North Oaks Pulmonology, North Oaks Specialty Clinic, North Oaks Walk-In Clinics and Northshore Internal Medicine Associates. For more information, please visit our website at www.northoaks.org or call (985) 230-6647 or (225) 686-4800.

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North Oaks Health System is a community-based hospital organization with nearly 3,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, serving the Florida Parishes of Louisiana since 1960.