Joshua Kaufman, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
LSU medical graduate and Boston University PM&R chief resident who chaired Ochsner's PM&R department for nearly 15 years.

Doctor Information

Joshua Kaufman, MD is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Louisiana Pain Specialists New Orleans. His primary areas of focus include spine and back pain, spasticity, prosthetics and orthotics, pain management and musculoskeletal problems.

Education, Residency & Fellowship Training

  • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Chief Resident), Boston University Medical Center
  • Internship: Internship, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital
  • Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State Medical Center School of Medicine
  • Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • NPI Number: 1457300246

Clinical Specialties & Procedures

Dr. Kaufman focuses on physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management at Louisiana Pain Specialists New Orleans, including:

  • Spine and back pain
  • Spasticity
  • Prosthetics and orthotics
  • Pain management
  • Musculoskeletal problems

Dr. Kaufman was Chairman of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Ochsner Clinic Foundation for nearly 15 years and also chaired its Occupational Medicine Department. He held assistant professorships at Tulane Medical School and LSU Medical School and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Practice Location & Appointments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where did Dr. Kaufman train?

He attended Louisiana State Medical Center School of Medicine in New Orleans, completed an internship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital, and finished a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Boston University Medical Center, where he was chief resident in his final year.

Is Dr. Kaufman board certified?

Yes. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Where does Dr. Kaufman see patients?

At Louisiana Pain Specialists New Orleans, 3439 Prytania St, Suite 501, New Orleans, LA 70115, and at other Louisiana Pain Specialists offices. Call (504) 754-2334.