The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Leesville, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 876 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Leesville, LA. Of these, 701 are Experienced, 128 are Advanced and 47 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vinod Dasa is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Dasa 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, Arthritis, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dasa is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dasa is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 5th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Chimento is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chimento is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chimento is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Chimento is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
    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.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    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
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Buzhardt is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Buzhardt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Buzhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Yerger is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Yerger is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Yerger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Pope is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pope is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Pope is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    104 Medical Center Dr, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Benjamin Guevara was born and raised on the Louisiana North Shore. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville with a double major in American government and biology and returned home to attend medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. There, Dr. Guevara was accepted into the AOA Honor Society. He completed a residency at the famed Willis Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Guevara is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Guevara is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine. Dr. Guevara is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

    4212 W Congress St, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Etier is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Etier is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Etier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Musculoskeletal Institute Of Louisiana LLC

    1500 Line Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Atchison is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Atchison 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, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists

    1717 Oak Park Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Cohen is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Rehab. One LLC

    1747 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Hale is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hale 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, Frozen Shoulder, Spondylolisthesis, Lung Nodules, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

    7925 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cambize Shahrdar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shahrdar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Shahrdar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Rehab. One LLC

    1747 Imperial Blvd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Noble is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Noble 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, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wolfe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wolfe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Wolfe is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Peter D Vizzi MD AMC

    1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Montgomery is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Montgomery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopaedic Clinic Of Monroe

    1501 Louisville Ave, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Nipper is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Nipper is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    The Bone & Joint Clinic Of Hammond LLC

    1000 J W Davis Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Chiasson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Chiasson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Orthopaedic Clinic Of Monroe

    1501 Louisville Ave, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sidney Bailey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Bailey 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, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, and Baker Cyst.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Bone & Joint Clinic

    71211 Highway 21 Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
    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.

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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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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 Leesville, 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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