Rick I. Ahmad

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About Dr. Ahmad

Dr. Rick Ahmad is a board-certified Elbow, Hand & Wrist, & TMR/Amputation Specialist serving patients at BROC’s Bluebonnet Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Rick Ahmad earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and his Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Indiana University Medical Center, followed by a hand surgery fellowship at The Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis. Drawn to Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC) for its vibrant community of physicians and college town atmosphere, Dr. Ahmad has been practicing in Baton Rouge since 2003. He is the Team Physician for the LSU Women’s Basketball team and is passionate about solving complex problems for his patients. Dr. Ahmad is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center.


  • Bachelor of Science 
    Electrical Engineering
    University of Tennessee, (Knoxville, TN)
  • Doctor of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
  • Residency
    Orthopaedic Surgery
    Indiana University Medical Center (Indianapolis, IN)
  • Fellowship
    Hand Surgery 
    The Indiana Hand Center (Indianapolis, IN)


  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (July 2000 – Present)
  • Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hand Surgery (July 2005 – Present)
  • State of Louisiana (Present) 




  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • LSUHS Department of Orthopaedics Teacher of the Year (2017-18)
  • GME-1 Teacher of the Year, Naval Hospital Pensacola (2000 – 2001)
  • GME-1 Teacher of the Year, Naval Hospital Pensacola (1999 – 2000)
  • Navy Achievement Medal (2)
  • Dean’s Award, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1993)
  • McGraw-Hill Book Award, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1990)
  • Best Resident Paper, Indiana Orthopaedic Society (1998)
  • Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship
  • Estes Keefauver Memorial Foundation Scholarship (1983)
  • Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
  • Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society



  • Middle school basketball Coach 
    St Jude the Apostle
    Most Blessed Sacrament
  • Coached debate team (1988 – 1992)
    Overton High School
    Nashville, TN
  • Resident physician for professional hockey team (Indianapolis Ice)
  • Medical Mission to Madras
    Work with Missionary of Charity Orphans
    India
  • Board of Directors at Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (2014-present)
  • Surgical Specialty Centre 
    Board of Directors & Treasurer (2007 – 2008)
    Vice Chairman (2008 – 2009)
    Finance Committee (2007 – present)
    Medical Executive Committee (2005 – 2006)
  • Performance Improvement Leadership Team (2004 -2005)
    Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Medical Executive Committee Baton Rouge General Health System (2007 – Present)
  • Accreditation Compliance Team, JCAHO preparation, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL (2005 – 2002)
  • Credentials Committee, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL (2001 – 2002)
  • Orthopaedic Rotation Coordinator for Family Practice Residents and Aerospace
  • Education Committee, Department of Orthopaedics, IUMC (1994 – 1998)
  • Editor, Common Ground, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (1987 – 1988)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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