The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors near Metairie, LA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Hip Replacement near Metairie, LA. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Advanced in Hip Replacement

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 5th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mautner is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mautner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mautner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Advanced in Hip Replacement

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 5th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Chimento is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chimento is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chimento is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jason Hill is a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wolfe is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 5th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Sugalski is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sugalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sugalski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 5th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Reiser is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top area of expertise is Hip Replacement. Dr. Reiser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

    1221 S Clearview Pkwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brian Godshaw recently joined our group at Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute. He serves as Director of Orthopedic Research. He provides team coverage to several area high schools in the New Orleans and River Region areas. Dr. Godshaw graduated with Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in South Carolina. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation during which time he received the Researcher of the Year Award in 2019. Dr. Godshaw continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he completed his Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. While there, Dr. Godshaw trained under the direction of Dr. Freddie Fu, renowned sports medicine surgeon. During his fellowship year, Dr. Godshaw was team physician and provided medical coverage to the Pittsburgh Penguins, professional hockey team, University of Pittsburgh Division I football team and other Division I athletes in other sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, baseball, softball, and swimming. He also provided medical care to athletes at Robert Morris University and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Godshaw has a specific interest in the advancement of sports medicine through research and has published multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles. His research has been presented at several national and international orthopedic conferences. He is board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His practice focuses on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Professional society memberships include the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Originally from Vienna, Virginia. He enjoys spending time with this wife and son. Dr. Godshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    2700 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Clarke is a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Porada earned her medical degree from the LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner where she served as Chief Medical Resident. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. Her professional interests include hip fractures and osteoporosis. Dr. Porada has been on staff at Ochsner since 2002. Dr. Porada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Infectious Arthritis, Acute Cystitis, Low Sodium Level, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine

    The Skin Surgery Centre

    1615 Metairie Rd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Buhler is a Sports Medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Buhler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Meyer is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisha Lacour is an Internal Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lacour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Hip Replacement and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Treuting is an Orthopedics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Treuting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Kohler Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Garikapati is an Internal Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Garikapati has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Diggs earned her medical degree from the LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed her internship and residency at Ochsner where she served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Diggs is the Medical Director for Ochsner Home Health. Dr. Diggs is board certified in Internal Medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since 2001. Dr. Diggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Tulane Orthopaedic Clinic - Lakeside

    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sherman is an Orthopedics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Crescent City Orthopedics LLC

    3600 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Junius is an Orthopedics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Junius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Lmg LLC

    3939 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph L Finstein is an Orthopedics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. L Finstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Lmg LLC

    3939 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey J Sketchler is an Orthopedics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. J Sketchler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hip Replacement?

    Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with a man-made joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.

    When should I see a Hip Replacement doctor near Metairie, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hip Replacement doctor near Metairie, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hip Replacement doctors near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hip Replacement doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hip Replacement doctor near Metairie, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hip Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hip Replacement doctor near Metairie, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hip Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hip Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hip Replacement doctors near Metairie, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hip Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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