The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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75 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Paul C. Buzhardt
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Paul C. Buzhardt
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Buzhardt is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Buzhardt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Buzhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Edward S. Yerger
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Edward S. Yerger
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Yerger is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Yerger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Yerger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Brian E. Etier
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Brian E. Etier
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Etier is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Etier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Etier is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Harold Granger
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Harold Granger
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 West Congress St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Harold Granger is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Granger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Adam M. Kennedy
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Adam M. Kennedy
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Kennedy is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Otis R. Drew
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Otis R. Drew
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Otis Drew is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Drew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Trochlear Dysplasia, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Drew is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Thomas Montgomery
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Thomas Montgomery
    Orthopedics

    Peter D Vizzi MD AMC

    1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-2264
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Montgomery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. James Kyle
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. James Kyle
    Orthopedics

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    James Kyle is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kyle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Michael Duval
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Michael Duval
    Orthopedics

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Michael Duval is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Duval is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Matthew Williams
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Matthew Williams
    Orthopedics

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Williams is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Paul W. Williams
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Paul W. Williams
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    337-703-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Williams is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top area of expertise is Osteoarthritis. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Francine Manuel
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Francine Manuel
    Family Medicine

    Hamilton Medical Group

    200 A Energy Pkwy., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-988-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Francine Manuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Manuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Gregory Riggs
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Gregory Riggs
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Riggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Bradley Dowden
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Bradley Dowden
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Dowden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dowden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Katie Dennis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Katie Dennis
    Internal Medicine

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Katie Dennis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Melanie Mier
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Melanie Mier
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Lafayette Internal Medicine Clinic, LLC

    206 Energy Parkway, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-504-3335
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Melanie Mier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Robert Leblanc
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Robert Leblanc
    Hand Surgery

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Robert Leblanc is a Hand Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Judson Penton
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Judson Penton
    Orthopedics

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Judson Penton is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Penton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Bryce Fugarino
    Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Bryce Fugarino
    Hand Surgery

    Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

    108 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Bryce Fugarino is a Hand Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Fugarino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Hemangiopericytoma.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Peter Vizzi
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Dr. Peter Vizzi
    Orthopedics

    Peter D Vizzi MD AMC

    1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    337-233-3201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Peter Vizzi is an Orthopedics provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Vizzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 do I find the best Osteoarthritis doctor near Lafayette, LA?

    You can find an Osteoarthritis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Osteoarthritis doctors near Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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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