Joshua H Kaufman MD

Joshua H. Kaufman, MD, is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician who specializes in restoring function and improving quality of life for patients with a wide range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. His clinical interests include spine and back pain, musculoskeletal problems, spasticity management, prosthetics and orthotics, and comprehensive pain management. Dr. Kaufman earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital and went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Boston University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kaufman has held significant leadership roles, including serving for many years as Chairman of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, as well as Chairman of the Occupational Medicine Department. He has also contributed to medical education as an assistant professor at Tulane Medical School and LSU Medical School and has taught at Ochsner. Dr. Kaufman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is affiliated with New Orleans East Hospital.