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

Walter Choate

1221 S Clearview PkwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Walter Choate, MDDr. Michael J. Collins, MDDr. Michael Zeringue, MD, MPHDr. Gordon Philip Nutik, MD
Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
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19 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 53 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, Spanish Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: University of Tenn Health Science Center Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Walter Choate has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Walter Choate holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of Carolinas in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Tenn Health Science Center in 2007 and University of Tennessee Coll of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Walter Choate's NPI number is 1861682791.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Walter Choate speak?
Walter Choate speaks English.
Where is Walter Choate's office located?
Walter Choate's office is located at 1221 S Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Choate?
You can find contact information for Walter Choate here on Vitals.
Does Walter Choate accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Walter Choate has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Walter Choate affiliated with?
Walter Choate is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

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