Dr. Jason Smith is a board-certified Spine Specialist serving patients at BROC’s Bluebonnet Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Show Dr. Jason Smith was born and raised in Baton Rouge. He is a graduate of University High School in Baton Rouge, LSU, and the LSU School of Medicine. After spending nearly a decade away from Louisiana in training, he decided to return back home to give back to the community that had given him so much. Dr. McCarthy graduated from Michigan State University with high honors and a Bachelor of Science Degree in human physiology. He received his Medical Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999, graduating in the top twenty percent of his class. Dr. McCarthy continued his training at Tulane Medical Center by completing an orthopaedic residency there in 2004. During residency, he received multiple distinguished awards, including the Sherman Award for outstanding second year resident and the Thibodeaux Award for the senior resident that best exemplifies leadership and intelligence. He served as Administrative Chief Resident from July of 2003 to June of 2004. Dr. McCarthy completed a fellowship in pediatric and adult spine surgery in 2005. He currently specializes in treatment of all spinal disorders with a special emphasis in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures. Recently, The Spine Center has launched its website with helpful information on minimally-invasive spine procedures, appointment information, frequently asked questions and a helpful patient portal. Click here to learn more about The Spine Center. Please call the office if you do not see your insurance listed or if you have any questions regarding insurance coverage or payment. Telehealth: The Advantages of TelemedicineStruggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere. Words from our patients
Spine Specialists of Louisiana 10629 Hillary Court Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-263-6420 Fax: 225-448-3667 Monday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Which doctor is best for spine?Spine speciality is a superspeciality for an orthopaedic surgeon. Thus, most of the spine specialists are the orthopaedic surgeons who do fellowships further in spine speciality. Who is the top spinal surgeon?Best Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons in the United States. Ehsan Saadat, MD.. John Rhee, MD.. John Heller, MD.. Scott Boden, MD.. Christopher Bono, MD.. Sigurd Berven, MD.. What is the best spine hospital?The 5 Best Hospitals in the US for Spine Surgery. Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills, CA is not only one of the top hospitals in the country, but also has a renowned surgery center. ... . Emory University Hospital. ... . UCSF Medical Center. ... . Och Spine Hospital. ... . Brigham and Women's Hospital.. What is the difference between a spine doctor and an orthopedic doctor?Orthopedics is a category of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Spine specialists, of course, focus only on the diseases and issues associated with the spine. These physicians are trained to detect and treat conditions impacting or stemming from the spine through surgery or other means. |
