The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Walker, LA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Walker, LA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Moukarzel graduated suma cum laude with a degree in management from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York and received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. His post-graduate training includes a general surgery residency from Staten Island Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Moukarzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leamon Williams is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Williams 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 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Pope is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pope is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    5000 Odonavan Blvd, Suite 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Durwin Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hubbard is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Office

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 514, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Whatley is an Orthopedics provider in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Whatley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Foot Drop, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Office

    8230 Summa Ave Ste C, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Majoria is a Radiologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Majoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-Walker

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Selman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Selman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 515, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Reid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group-Walker

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 404, 
    Walker, LA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Caldwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walker, Louisiana. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    CenterWell Denham Springs

    2314 S Range Ave, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Shaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Shaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC

    31995 La Hwy 16, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, IgA Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Greenwell Medical Clinic LLC Dba North Point Family Health

    18901 Greenwell Springs Rd, 
    Greenwell Springs, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herschel Bingham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Bankhead is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bankhead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Bankhead is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Podiatric Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Neumann is a Podiatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Neumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, High Arch, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Neumann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Garon is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Garon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Garon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Hogan is a Sports Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Sledge received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and his M.D. degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed an Internship and Residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sledge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Cefalu is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cefalu has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Cefalu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Center For Innovations In Evaluative Medicine LLC

    9373 Baringer Foreman Rd Bldg 2, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meredith Warner is an Orthopedics provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Warner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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 Walker, 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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