

Sports Medicine
Andrew Gottschalk, M.D.
Metairie, LA
Andrew W. Gottschalk, M.D. trained in sports medicine at both Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. His extensive experience includes treating athletes of all levels of competition, including those in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA Division I. As Ochsner’s Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. Gottschalk serves as Head Medical Team Physician for the NBA New Orleans Pelicans. Dr. Gottschalk is a member of the NBA’s Board of Athlete Health and is involved in several other sports medicine associa
20+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionConcussionMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
Experience
20+ years in practice