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Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD

Dr. Sylvest graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Sylvest has experience treating conditions like Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Patellar Chondromalacia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sylvest's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sylvest also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sylvest accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Spondylitis
Chondromalacia
Low Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Miner's Knee
Cervical Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Tenosynovitis
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Bursitis
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Shoulder Bursitis
Osteoarthritis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Arthrocentesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Herniated Disc
Difficulty With Walking
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Gait Abnormality
Rotator Cuff Tear
Achilles Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Whiplash
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Hip Tendinitis
Neck Sprain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Internal Derangement of Knee
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Bursitis of Hip
Patellar Dislocation
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Charcot Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Compartment Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • MVP Health Care PPO

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Jan 09, 2026
It was a great now I can move my arm again
Wanda Smith — Jan 09, 2026
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Meet Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sylvest's profile.

Dr. Sylvest frequently treats the following conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and Patellar Chondromalacia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital, Opelousas General Health System, Pointe Coupee General Hospital and West Feliciana Parish Hospital.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Hospitals Where Dr. Ronald Sylvest, MD Practices

  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA

  • Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA

  • Pointe Coupee General Hospital

    2202 False River Dr, New Roads, LA

  • West Feliciana Parish Hospital

    5266 Commerce St, Saint Francisville, LA

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