Dr. Tariq K. Hendawi

Dr. Tariq Hendawi is an orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. He was fellowship trained in Sports Medicine by the world renowned Dr. James R. Andrews at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. During his fellowship training, he was involved in team coverage for the Washington Redskins, Auburn Tigers Football Team and Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Team (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds). He learned how to diagnose and treat athletes at all levels of training, from the weekend warrior to the elite professional athlete. After graduating and receiving the Cum Laude recognition from Louisiana State University, he went on to LSU School of Medicine to obtain his medical degree. He excelled to the top of his medical school class at LSU School of Medicine, being inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Hendawi completed his Residency training at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was trained by the team physicians of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Dr. Hendawi also enjoys treating athletes and patients as they age and has a special interest in arthroplasty of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He also enjoys spending time and traveling with his daughters Mila and Ava, as well as his amazing wife Chasity.

His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Hendawi is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.