The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near covington, LA. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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47 providers found
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

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

    Brian Ladner is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. 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
    Referral may be required

    Bone & Joint Clinic

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

    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. Dr. Hontas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    David D. Tran, M.D., LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    619 W 19th Ave, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorothy Banish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Banish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Covington Orthopedic - Covington

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

    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. Dr. Plauche is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    AVALA Ortho - Covington

    1200 Pinnacle Pkwy, 
    Covington, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Rudd is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. 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. Dr. Rudd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    St. Tammany Bone & Joint Clinic

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

    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. Dr. Hontas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Lakeview Regional Physician Group - Covington

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

    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. Dr. Wehrly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Avala

    67252 Industry Ln, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Palo is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Laurent is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Lymphangitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saguiguit is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Balette is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    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.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Covington Orthopedic - Covington

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

    Jason Rolling is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Rolling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Rolling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Covington Orthopedic - Covington

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

    Charles Schumacher is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Schumacher 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 Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Schumacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Referral may be required

    Louisiana Hand To Shoulder Center LLC

    601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blane Session is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Session 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Session is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brinkman-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brinkman-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Brinkman-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Taranto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Taranto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Taranto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Millet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Millet 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Millet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington

    80 Gardenia Dr, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Bobrowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bobrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Bobrowski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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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