Summary

Dr. Judson Penton is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing over two decades of expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Penton speaks English and focuses on helping patients with bone, joint, and sports-related injuries.

Dr. Penton practices at Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists in Lafayette, Louisiana, and maintains hospital privileges at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He treats conditions such as osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. His procedural expertise includes bursa injections, joint fluid removal, and therapeutic joint injections to help relieve pain and restore function. Patients rate Dr. Penton 4.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 21 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
  • 51 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

108 Rue Louis XivLafayette, LA 70508
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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Judson Leigh Penton, MDDr. Douglas Allen Bernard, MDAngela Guidry SobieskGarret J Brooks NP
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
2.5 
21 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lafayette , LANew Iberia , LALafayette , LALafayette , LA
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Judson Leigh Penton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Gateway Health
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HFN
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nationwide - Workers’ Compensation
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Summit Community Care - Workers’ Compensation
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Judson Leigh Penton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Judson Leigh Penton has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Penton's NPI number is 1588856298.

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What languages does Dr. Judson Penton speak?
Dr. Judson Penton speaks English.
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Dr. Judson Penton's office is located at 108 Rue Louis Xiv, Lafayette, LA, 70508.
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