Dr. Hector R Mena MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge LA, 70808Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Hector Mena is a rheumatologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Mena specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Mena treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ De Costa Rica- Fac De Med- San Jose- Costa Rica 1966
University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica 1966
Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina 1966
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. A family case report.
- Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with flurbiprofen or ibuprofen.
- Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with flurbiprofen or ibuprofen.
- Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis with flurbiprofen or phenylbutazone.
- Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis with flurbiprofen or phenylbutazone.
- Management of ankylosing spondylitis with flurbiprofen or indomethacin.
- Management of ankylosing spondylitis with flurbiprofen or indomethacin.
- Treatment of acute shoulder syndrome with flurbiprofen.
- The pain of acute bursitis/tendinitis of the shoulder.
- Response of osteoarthritis to ibuprofen or flurbiprofen.
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff
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Nearest Hospitals
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10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810