Summary

W. Stephen Choate, MD, specializes in sports medicine at Ochsner Health. They treat arm and shoulder injuries, concussions, foot and ankle injuries, hip, leg and knee injuries, joint injuries and pains.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 19 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Steadman Hawkins Clinic of Carolinas
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Walter Choate

1221 S Clearview PkwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
19 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: University of Tenn Health Science Center Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Choate

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Choate has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Choate has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Steadman Hawkins Clinic of Carolinas2017

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation2012

Medical School

University of Tenn Health Science CenterGraduated in 2007
University of Tennessee Coll of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Walter Choate's office located?
Dr. Walter Choate's office is located at 1221 S Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
What languages does Dr. Walter Choate speak?
Dr. Walter Choate speaks English.
Does Dr. Walter Choate accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Walter Choate accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Choate?
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Does Dr. Walter Choate accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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