News — BATON ROUGE, La. – Ochsner Health welcomes , a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon, to . He specializes in treating arthritis, cysts, tumors, ligament injuries, overuse conditions, fractures, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's disease, among other conditions.
“I'm excited to be part of Ochsner’s outstanding team and have access to these state-of-the-art facilities for our patients. The entire organization is committed to innovation and excellence,” said Dr. Garon.I believe in the power of community-focused healthcare, and I share Ochsner’s values on patient care and community wellness.”
A Baton Rouge native, Dr. Garon earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, where he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery at The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis. He is a member of the American Association for Hand Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Louisiana Orthopedic Association.
He joins the staff as Ochsner continues expanding orthopedic surgery services throughout the Baton Rouge region.
To schedule an appointment at any Ochsner location, call 225-388-6630 or visit . Online appointments are available through the MyOchsner patient portal.
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is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 13 consecutive years, U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit .
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