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Our team of highly trained orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists provides the most advanced and comprehensive range of treatment options in the region with one goal in mind — to help you stay active, healthy and pain-free.
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Our Specialities
Comprehensive Orthopedic Care
From total hip and knee replacements to rotator cuff, hand and foot and ankle injuries, we specialize in all types of orthopedic injuries and conditions.
Mako Hip and Knee Replacement
Home to Lafayette’s only Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, this knee and hip replacement technology is a proven success, with tremendous outcomes.
Physical Therapy
Our specialists will develop a personalized recovery plan specifically for your injury, sport and activity level.
Sports Medicine
Get advanced treatment for sports and fitness-related injuries, including concussions, sprains and tears.
Coordinated Care Makes Your Life Easier
When you're a patient, you can rest assured that your entire team is working from a single medical record to understand your needs. And because your team has 24/7 access to the same information, you won't have to repeat tests or undergo any unnecessary procedures.
Award Winning, Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Program
Meet Our Team
Blaine Walton, MD
Traumatology & Orthopedics
Brian Etier, MD
Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Shoulder & Wrist
Paul Buzhardt, MD
Hip, Knee & Mako-Assisted Surgery
Otis Drew, MD
Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy
Adam Kennedy, MD
Hand, Foot, Ankle, Joint Replacements & Orthopedics
Blake Saul, DO
Traumatology
John Schutte, MD
Joint Replacement and Reconstruction & Orthopedics
Scott Yerger, MD
Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery & Orthopedics
Paul Williams, MD
Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy
Convenient Care Close to You
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
4212 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
at Breaux Bridge
1555 Gary Drive, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital – Kaplan Specialty Clinic
711 N. Montgomery Ave. Kaplan, LA 70548
Ochsner St Martin Hospital
Multispecialty Clinic
1555 Gary Drive, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Ochsner Lafayette General Urgent Care – Carencro
917 W Gloria Switch Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507
Ochsner Health Canter –
Pont Des Mouton
409 West Pont Des Mouton Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507
MTS Physical Therapy and Wellness – Townhouse
111 Pasa Place, Lafayette, LA 70503
Ochsner Lafayette General Urgent Care –
River Ranch
1216 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Ochsner Lafayette General Urgent Care – University Hospital & Clinics
2390 West Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
MTS Physical Therapy and Wellness –
Dulles
2115 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506
Ochsner Health Center –
Maurice
4402 U.S. Hwy 167, Maurice, LA 70555
Ochsner Acadia
General Hospital
1305 Crowley Rayne Highway, Crowley, LA 70526
MTS Physical Therapy and Wellness –
Breaux Bridge
1400 Rees St, Suite D, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
MTS Physical Therapy and Wellness – Youngsville
302 Lafayette St., Youngsville, LA 70592
Ochsner Lafayette General Urgent Care –
Sugar Mill Pond
2810 Bonin Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592
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Quality Orthopaedic Care in Lafayette
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
We Treat All Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Injuries and Conditions
- Hip and Knee Injuries
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Injuries
- Fractures
- Trauma
- Concussions
When you choose Ochsner Lafayette General, you're opting for the best in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement. Our diverse team of specialists offer a full range of surgical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services to enhance your healing and keep you active.
Complete orthopedic diagnostics, lab work and imaging
Full-service Emergency Department
Pre-surgical preparation, advising and education
Streamlined procedures using Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology
Physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation and post-operative follow-ups
A full range of orthopedic surgeries and procedures, including hip, knee, shoulder and more
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is the only Center of Excellence in the region to have the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval in three joint replacement certifications - hip, knee and shoulder.
Saturday Injury Clinic
- 4212 W. Congress St., Ste. 3100
- Saturdays (Aug. 26-Nov. 18)
- Registration - 7:30 a.m.
- High School Athletes
- No Appointment Necessary
- Minors Must Be Accompanied By Parent/Guardian
- 4212 W. Congress Street Suite 3100
- Saturdays (Aug. 26-Nov. 18)
- Registration - 7:30 a.m.
- High School Athletes
- No Appointment Necessary
- Minors Must Be Accompanied By Parent/Guardian
Nationally recognized as a high-performing hospital in both hip and knee replacements by U.S. News & World Report.
Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine are the only hospitals in Louisiana to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement.
Changing the Game
- Orthopedic and sports medicine care
- Imaging services
- Therapy treatments from certified orthopedic and sports physical therapy specialists
- State-of-the-art equipment for biomechanics (motion analysis) evaluations
- Recovery services, such as cryotherapy and dry needling
- Outdoor football field