The 20 Best Small Patella Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Small Patella Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. John T. Mays
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. John T. Mays
    Orthopedics
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    Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Ruston

    2313 Common Ct, 
    Ruston, LA 
    318-216-8527
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mays is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Ruston, Louisiana. Dr. Mays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mays is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

    7925 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-212-3610
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Bicknell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bicknell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Knock Knees, Sciatica, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bicknell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Jen Karen-Erbil
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Jen Karen-Erbil
    Rheumatology
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    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jen Karen-Erbil is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Karen-Erbil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Karen-Erbil is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-226-3306
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Powell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blount Disease, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Clubfoot, and Knock Knees. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Memorial Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine-Nelson Road

    4345 Nelson Rd, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-494-4900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Jackson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Trochlear Dysplasia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Advanced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Office

    1512 W Kirby Pl, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-741-6078
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kurt Grozinger is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Grozinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Knock Knees. Dr. Grozinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Michael A. Frierson
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Michael A. Frierson
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital Mob

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 1, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Frierson is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Frierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Frierson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Cary H. Mielke
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Cary H. Mielke
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-226-3306
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cary Mielke is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mielke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Contractures, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Clubfoot, and Knock Knees. Dr. Mielke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Travis S. Currie
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Travis S. Currie
    Sports Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 215, 
    Gonzales, LA 
    225-647-8511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Travis Currie is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Currie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Concussion, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Currie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Brad Anthony-Culotta
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. Brad Anthony-Culotta
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8200 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brad Anthony-Culotta is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Anthony-Culotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Knock Knees, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Sprengel Deformity. Dr. Anthony-Culotta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Center

    950 Olive St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-813-7100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patrick Massey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Massey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome
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    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Pontiff is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Pontiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Freiberg's Disease, Chronic Pain, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Small Patella Syndrome. Dr. Pontiff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Amanda P. Carfagno, NP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Amanda P. Carfagno, NP
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Shriners Hospitals For Children-Shreveport

    3100 Samford Ave, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-226-3306
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amanda Carfagno is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Carfagno, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Small Patella Syndrome.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. John Robert-Faust
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    Dr. John Robert-Faust
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital

    8300 Constantin Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    225-765-5500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Robert-Faust is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Robert-Faust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, and Amniotic Band Syndrome. Dr. Robert-Faust is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    James R. Redmond, PA
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Small Patella Syndrome

    James R. Redmond, PA
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required
    601 W Saint Mary Blvd, Ste 308, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-235-8007
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Redmond is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Redmond, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Patella Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. Redmond, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Small Patella Syndrome?

    Small patella syndrome (SPS) is a rare syndrome that mainly affects the way certain bones are formed (developed). A person with SPS usually has very small kneecaps (hypoplastic patella) or may have no kneecaps at all (aplastic). The hip (pelvic) bones may be weak, and the bones of the feet may not have formed correctly. Occasionally, bones in the face may also be affected. Small patella syndrome is caused by a change (pathogenic variant) in the TBX4 gene. The syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of the syndrome is suspected based on features that can be seen in a physical exam and on imaging tests such as X-rays. Diagnosis of SPS can be confirmed with genetic testing.

    When should I see a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Small Patella Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    You can find a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Small Patella Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 Small Patella Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    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 a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Small Patella Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Patella Syndrome 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 a Small Patella Syndrome doctor in Louisiana, US?

    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 Small Patella Syndrome 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 Small Patella Syndrome 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 Small Patella Syndrome doctors in Louisiana, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Patella Syndrome 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 a Small Patella Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Patella Syndrome 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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