BROC Ortho Talk

In this episode of "BROC Ortho Talk," Deanna Melancon, Athletic Training Outreach Manager, joins host Matt Moscona to discuss her journey into the field, detailing what drew her to sports medicine and brought her from Oregon to Louisiana. BROC's Foundation Director discusses her mission to impact students and athletic trainers by supporting them and arming them with the tools necessary to succeed.
Hosted by Matt Moscona.
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In this first episode of BROC Ortho Talk, we sit down with Dr. Rick Ahmad, a hand and wrist specialist from Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic. Join us as Dr. Ahmad shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Oregon as a first-generation child to pursuing a career in medicine. He reflects on the influence of his parents' extraordinary life stories and their determination that he become either an engineer or a doctor. Discover how fate brought him to Louisiana and the serendipitous connection with his partner, Dr. Mike Robichaux, that led him to join Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic.
Hosted by Matt Moscona.
Sponsered by: Axogen
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Welcome to another edition of BR Ortho Talk! In this episode, Dr. Catherine Riché joins us to discuss her journey as a foot and ankle specialist in the field of orthopedics. Dr. Riché shares insights into her experiences working with patients, the challenges of diagnosing and treating various foot and ankle issues, and the unique aspects of her subspecialty.
Dr. Riché explains the intricacies of common foot and ankle conditions, including plantar fasciitis, bunions, and arthritis. She demystifies medical jargon, making it accessible to listeners while touching on the challenges and rewarding moments of her work.
Hosted by: Matt Moscona.
Sponsered by: Arthrex.
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In this episode of "BROC Ortho Talk," Matt is joined by Dr. Brad Culotta. Dr. Culotta attended Catholic High School here in Baton Rouge. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital and further specialized in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery through fellowship training at the Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Culotta previously served as the Chief of Pediatric Surgical Services for Our Lady of the Lake’s Children’s Hospital.
Hosted by Matt Moscona.
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In this episode of "BROC Ortho Talk," Matt is joined by Dr. Kelly Boussert.
Dr. Kelly E. Boussert is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management doctor who completed her Anesthesiology residency at The University of Chicago and Pain Management fellowship at Stanford University. She chose Stanford for its unique multidisciplinary, multi-modal, and interventional approach to patient care which she continues to utilize in her practice. She is a native of Louisiana and returned in 2014 to live closer to family and practice medicine in her home state. Dr. Boussert has a particular interest in cervical and lumbar spine interventions, spinal cord stimulation, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS/RSD), joint injections with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy, migraine management, and any and all new and promising treatment options on the horizon. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband 3 daughters and 1 son.
Hosted by Matt Moscona.
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