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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Louisiana

43 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Louisiana accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty, Hand & Upper Extremity, and Joint Replacement. Common hospital affiliations include Willis Knighton Health System, LSU Health New Orleans, and LCMC Health.

Cambize Shahrdar

Cambize Shahrdar, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont

Orthopaedics

Shreveport, LA20+ years
Harvey Chim

Harvey Chim, M.D.

Professor and Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA20+ years
Timmothy Randell

Timmothy Randell, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Leesville, LA15+ years
Peter Krause

Peter Krause, MD

Professor Elaine A. Doré Endowed Chair in Orthopedics, Vice Chairman, LSUHSC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA30+ years
Scott Montgomery

Scott Montgomery, MD

Head Team Physician, New Orleans Pelicans; Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA20+ years
James Butler

James Butler, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Formerly, Tulane University School of Medicine)

Orthopaedics

Slidell, LA30+ years
David Leslie

David Leslie, DO

Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Harahan, LA10+ years
Paul Williams

Paul Williams, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Lafayette, LA10+ years
Thomas Montgomery

Thomas Montgomery, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Lafayette, LA30+ years
Olivia Lee

Olivia Lee, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA20+ years
Felix Savoie

Felix Savoie, MD

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA30+ years
Paul Gladden

Paul Gladden, M.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA
Paul Phillips

Paul Phillips, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Kenner, LA10+ years
Brian Godshaw

Brian Godshaw, MD

Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA10+ years
Wesley Clark

Wesley Clark, M.D.

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA15+ years
Michael Hartman

Michael Hartman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Kenner, LA20+ years
Charles Yu

Charles Yu, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Lafayette, LA10+ years
Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

New Orleans, LA20+ years
John Hildenbrand

John Hildenbrand, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Thibodaux, LA20+ years
Ellis Cooper

Ellis Cooper, MD

Orthopaedics

Shreveport, LA30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty, Hand & Upper Extremity, and Joint Replacement. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.