Summary

Chris Caldwell, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacement surgeries so you can get back to activities you enjoy with well-functioning, pain-free joints – golfing, hiking, hunting or playing pickleball. 

Trust Dr. Caldwell for specialized surgeries:

  • Robotic hip and knee
  • Anterior hip replacement
  • Minimally invasive joint replacement
  • Revision hip and knee replacements

Dr. Caldwell also provides a variety of treatments for:

  • Orthopedic trauma
  • Surgery for hip fractures
  • Femur fractures
  • Tibia fractures
  • Ankle fractures
  • Wrist fractures

A native of North Carolina, Dr. Caldwell graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at LSU Health Shreveport and a fellowship in arthroplasty at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Caldwell lives in Shreveport with his wife, Katie, and their golden retriever. They enjoy weekends together watching college sports and grilling or smoking something in their backyard. As a lifetime University of North Carolina basketball fan and UNC graduate, Dr. Caldwell reflects on fond memories of the 2005 UNC vs. Duke basketball game in Chapel Hill. UNC came back from seven points down in the last two minutes of the game to win the ACC regular season championship. In addition to family time and sports, Dr. Caldwell also enjoys playing piano, golf and gardening.   

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Office Location

Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

7925 Youree Dr Ste 200Shreveport, LA 71105
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dell Medical Center - University of Texas Austin
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Dell Medical Center - University of Texas Austin

Residency

LSU Health Shreveport

Internship

Marshall University

Medical School

East Carolina University School of Medicine

Other Providers at Willis-Knighton Health System

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Christopher Caldwell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Christopher Caldwell accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Christopher Caldwell's office located?
Dr. Christopher Caldwell's office is located at 7925 Youree Dr Ste 200, Shreveport, LA, 71105.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Caldwell?
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Does Dr. Christopher Caldwell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Christopher Caldwell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Caldwell affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Caldwell is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

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