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Dr. Fernando L Sanchez, MD
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Dr. Fernando L Sanchez, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
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    Overview

    Dr. Fernando Sanchez is a graduate of Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud CES Medical School. His internship was at General Hospital of Medellin – Colombia. He completed an internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by his orthopedic residency training, also at UAB. He completed an Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, Virginia. In May of 2018, Dr. Sanchez was awarded the title of the Bette and Jack Kenneth Wickstrom Professor of Orthopaedics.
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    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    Education & Training

    General Hospital of Medellin, Colombia (Internship)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham (Internship)

    Anderson Orthopaedics Research Institute (Fellowship)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham (Residency)

    Doctorate - Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud CES Medical School

    Languages

    Spanish

    Medical Conditions Treated

    conditions treated by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Fernando Sanchez, may include:

    ACL Tear, Bone Fractures, Carpal Tunnel and Osteoarthritis

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon, like Dr. Fernando Sanchez, may include:

    Orthopedic Consultation, Spinal Cord Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Follow Up, Spinal Cord Tumor, Spine Specialist Consultation, Spine Specialist Follow Up, Vertebroplasty, Musculoskeletal Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Brace, Spinal Cord Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Cord Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Cord Second Opinion, Laminectomy, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery, Hand Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Knee Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip and Knee Surgery Consultation, Hip and Knee Surgery Follow Up, Orthopedic Reconstruction Consultation, Hand and Wrist Reconstruction, Orthopedic Reconstruction Follow Up, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Cartilage Transplantation, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Osteotomy, Ligament Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma Follow Up, Deformity Correction (Post Trauma), Joint Contracture Release, Limb Reconstruction, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery, Spine Immobilization, Allograft Reconstruction, Nail Cement Spacer Reconstruction, Prosthetics, Osteotomy, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Fingers Reconstruction, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Spinal Infusions, Kyphoplasty, Partial Knee Replacement, Casting and Splinting, Revisional Hip Replacement Surgery, Revisional Knee Replacement Surgery, Limb Lengthening and Realignment, Spinal Cord Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Second Opinion, Independent Medical Exam (Orthopedic), Orthopedic Consultation (Spine), Orthopedic Follow Up (Spine), Diskectomy / Discectomy, Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation Consultation, Arthrodesis, Arthropathy, Orthopedic Consultation (Ankle), Orthopedic Follow Up (Ankle), Ankle Second Opinion, Knee arthroscopy, Hip arthroscopy, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Consultation, Shoulder Reconstructive Surgery Follow up and Viscosupplementation

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanchez's office.

    Insurances

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Locations

    Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine

    202 Janet Yulman Way

    New Orleans, LA 70118

    (504) 988-8476

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    (Hispanic American Medical Association of Louisiana

    President

    Engh Fellowship Society President

    Member

    AAOS

    Fellow

    AAHKS

    Member

    American Medical Association

    Member

    ICGR

    Member

    Southern Orthopaedic Association

    Member

    South American Knee and Hip Society

    Member

    Colombian Orthopeadic and Traumatologie Society

    Member

    Louisiana Orthopeadic Association

    Member

    Awards

    Professor of Orthopaedics

    Bette and Jack Kenneth Wickstrom

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Fernando Sanchez accepting new patients?

    Yes, Fernando Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Fernando Sanchez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (504) 988-8476 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Fernando Sanchez offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (504) 988-8476 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Fernando Sanchez speak?

    Fernando Sanchez speaks English and Spanish.

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