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Dr. R. David Rabalais is a board-certified Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Specialist serving patients at BROC’s Zachary Campus.

Dr. Rabalais earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. He received his Doctor of Medicine from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and residency in orthopaedics. Dr. Rabalais further advanced his expertise with a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He specializes in a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for hip, knee, shoulder, and sports-related conditions, focusing on improving function and reducing pain. With a commitment to personalized patient care, Dr. Rabalais is dedicated to enhancing his patients’ quality of life through effective treatment strategies.


  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) 
    Biological Sciences
    Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
  • Doctor of Medicine
    LSU School of Medicine (New Orleans, LA)
  • Internship
    LSU Department of Orthopaedics (New Orleans, LA)
  • Residency
    LSU Department of Orthopaedics (New Orleans, LA)
  • Fellowship 
    Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
    University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 


  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Maintenance of Certification – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine



  • Fixation of Transverse Olecranon Fractures with New Tension Band Techniques, James Lalonde, M.D., R. David Rabalais, M.D., Evalina Burger, M.D., Yun Lu, M.D., Barry L. Riemer, M.D., Richard Barratta, PhD, Alfred Monsour, M.D. Orthopaedics, Vol 31 (7) October 2005, pp 1191-1194.
  • Comparison of two tension-band fixation materials and techniques in transverse patella fractures: a biomechanical study. Rabalais RD, Burger E, Lu Y, Mansour A, Baratta RV. Orthopaedics. 2008 Feb; 31 (2):128.
  • Osteochondral Autograft for Cartilage Lesions of the Knee, R. David Rabalais, M.D., Kenneth G. Swan, Jr. M.D., Eric McCarthy, M.D., Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder,
  • Elbow and Knee Sports Medicine, By Brian J. Cole & John K. Fekiya, Chapter 55, pp 539-548, 2008
  • Surgical Treatment of Symptomatic Acromioclavicular Joint Problems: A Systematic Review. R. David Rabalais M.D., Eric McCarty M.D.. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. No 455, pp30-37 Feb 2007.
  • Biomechanical Analysis of New Tension Bank Techniques, R. David Rabalais, M.D., Richard Barratta, Ph.D., Evalina Burger, M.D., Yun Lu, M.D., Lou Alfred Mansour, BS. Winner – Harry D. Morris Resident’s Award 2005; also presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society Feb 2005, Washington, DC by R. David Rabalais, M.D.


  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Jack L. Winters Orthopaedic Resident’s Day Award (2005)
  • Harry D. Morris Resident Research Award (2005)
  • Greater Baton Rouge Business Report “Top Forty Under 40” (2010)


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Megan Sorrells, PA

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Physician Assistant, Certified for Dr. Rabalais

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