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Hammond Orthopedic Surgeons

6 Doctors Found
Of the 6 Orthopedic Surgeons in Hammond shown on this page:
  • 4 Board certified
  • 1 Award winners
  • 34 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3.3 stars
  • Average wait time is 22.7 minutes
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Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Hammond, LA

Brett J Chiasson, MDSource

Brett J Chiasson, MD

  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
(6) (2)
Plaza Orthopedic Clinic
15781 Professional Plz
Ste 3
 Hammond, LA 70403
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 18 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Completed fellowship
Matti W Palo, MDSource

Matti W Palo, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(5) (2)
Ochsner Clinic Tangipahoa
41676 Veterans Ave
 Hammond, LA 70403
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 11 years experience
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
Robert T Mcafee, MDSource

Robert T Mcafee, MD

  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
(3) (1)
Robert T Mcafee, MD
15781 Professional Plz
Ste 3
 Hammond, LA 70403
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 30 years experience
  • Short wait time
James G Kinnett, MD

James G Kinnett, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(3) (1)
J G Kinnett
530 W Pine St
Ste 1
 Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 35 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star medical school
  • Short wait time
Timothy Devraj, MDSource

Timothy Devraj, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(3) (2)
Ochsner Clinic Tangipahoa
41676 Veterans Ave
 Hammond, LA 70403
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 11 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
John L Fambrough, MDSource

John L Fambrough, MD

  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
(14) (7)
J L Fambrough
15781 Professional Plz
Ste 3
 Hammond, LA 70403
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 39 years experience
What are Orthopedic Surgery Specialists?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician who specializes in diagnosis and surgical treatment of injuries and disorders involving the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to treating trauma to the musculoskeletal system, these doctors also deal with sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Some common procedures performed by orthopaedic surgeons are:

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Repair of rotator cuff tendon
  • Repair of femoral neck fracture
  • Removal of support implant
  • Lumbar spinal fusion
  • Ankle fracture repair

The area of Hammond, LA has a population of approximately 47,940 people. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons near Hammond, which gives it a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 7,990 residents or a ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon per 3,007 households. There are 18,041 households in Hammond.