The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Covington, LA. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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53 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moises Yoselevitz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Yoselevitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Collapsed Lung, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brian Ladner received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Mississippi State University in 2001. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 2005 from the University of Mississippi Medical School. In 2010, Dr. Ladner completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He then completed a fellowship in trauma and adult reconstruction in the Harvard Orthopaedic Department in Boston in 2011. Dr. Ladner practiced in Hammond, LA for eight years before joining the team at Ochsner.His surgical interests include complex fracture care, joint replacement, and joint replacement revisions. Dr. Ladner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ladner is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ladner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-360 Ortho Car

    70411 Highway 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Devraj is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Devraj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Peter Blessey earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Blessey practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington. Dr. Blessey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Blessey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Blessey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Bone & Joint Clinic

    71211 Highway 21 Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hontas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hontas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guillermo Tanaka is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Ureterocele, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Dudoussat completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nicholls State University in 1995. He then received his Doctor of Medicine in 2004 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and was a member of the AOA Medical Honor Society. He also received the Norma C. Ragland Award for outstanding academic achievement over four years of medical school. Dr Dudoussat then completed a residency in Orthopedic surgery at LSU Health Sciences center in 2009. He continued training at Wake Forests’ Bauman Grey School of Medicine where he completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery in 2010. Dr. Dudoussat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Dudoussat is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics. Dr. Dudoussat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Oubre is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Oubre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Goodson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Goodson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Goodson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Covington Orthopedic - Covington

    19343 Sunshine Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Plauche is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Plauche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    AVALA Ortho - Covington

    1200 Pinnacle Pkwy, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Rudd is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rudd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    St. Tammany Bone & Joint Clinic

    71211 Highway 21 Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roch Hontas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hontas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    1411 Ochsner Blvd Ste C, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matti Palo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Palo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Wehrly is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Wehrly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Eiser is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Eiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Regional Radiology

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Beck is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Health System

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Merrill Laurent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Laurent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Roy Saguiguit, M.D.

    1113 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Saguiguit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Saguiguit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Lymphangitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Northshore Family Medicine LLC

    1119 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Balette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Balette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Covington Orthopedic - Covington

    19343 Sunshine Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Darr is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Darr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Synovitis. Dr. Darr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Covington, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Covington, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Covington, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Covington, 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Covington, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis 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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