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Whatever your reasons are for doing the things you do, we’ve only got one: You. 

Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with an Ochsner provider.

Ochsner Lafayette General's multidisciplinary care teams are here to help you live your healthiest life so that you can do more of what brings you joy.


Our Specialities





Comprehensive Orthopedic Care

From total hip and knee replacements to rotator cuff, hand and foot/ankle injuries, we specialize in all types of orthopedic injuries and conditions.

Mako Hip and Knee Replacement

Home to Lafayette’s only Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, this knee & hip replacement technology is a proven success, with tremendous outcomes.

Physical Therapy

Our specialists will develop a personized recovery plan specifically for your injury, sport and activity level.

Sports Medicine

Get advanced treatment for sports- and fitness-related injuries, including concussion, sprains and tears.

Coordinated Care Makes Your Life Easier

When you're a patient, you can rest assured that your entire team is working from a single medical record to understand your needs. And because your team has 24/7 access to the same information, you won't have to repeat tests or undergo any unnecessary procedures.

Meet Our Team

Ochsner Lafayette Physicians

Blaine Walton, MD

Traumatology & Orthopedics
Lafayette

Brian Etier, MD

Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Shoulder & Wrist
Lafayette

Paul Buzhardt, MD

Hip, Knee & Mako-Assisted Surgery
Lafayette

Otis Drew, MD

Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy
Lafayette

Adam Kennedy, MD

Hand, Foot, Ankle, Joint Replacements & Orthopedics
Lafayette

Blake Saul, DO

Traumatology
Lafayette

John Schutte, MD

Joint Replacement and Reconstruction & Orthopedics
Lafayette

Scott Yerger, MD

Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgery & Orthopedics
Lafayette

Paul Williams, MD

Orthopedics Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Knee & Fracture Management
Lafayette

Convenient Care Close to You

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
4212 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at Breaux Bridge
1555 Gary Drive, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital – Kaplan Specialty Clinic
711 N. Montgomery Ave. Kaplan, LA 70548

Quality Orthopaedic Care in Lafayette

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We Treat All Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Injuries and Conditions

  • Hip and knee pain and replacement
  • Foot and ankle
  • Hand
  • Trauma
  • Concussion
  • Fracture Care

Sylvia's spirit is stronger than cancer.

Sylvia C., Cancer Patient - What made Sylvia's surgery unique is she is one of more than 8.5 million Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide. Her faith's fundamental tenet is abstaining from the use of blood or blood products in her healthcare treatment. Sylvia’s oncology team developed a treatment plan personalized to honor her religious beliefs.

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Cancer's tough, but Shane is tougher.

Shane N., Cancer Patient - Shane is a 12th generation New Orleanian and a music enthusiast who received a prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2020. Shane wanted the most advanced care and a non-invasive treatment option. Dr. Stephen Bardot and the team at The Gayle & Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner introduced him to the HIFU (High Intensity Focal Ultrasound) procedure

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Abigail | Women's Services

As a postpartum nurse in the largest birthing facility in Acadiana, every day is a birthday party for Abigail Suire. From educating mothers on breastfeeding techniques to implementing couplet care to encourage bonding and reduce interruptions, nurses like Abigail are focused on creating memories that last well beyond the hospital stay.

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James | Cardiovascular Surgery

Journalism professor James Lovell knows uncovering the full story requires an expert opinion. So, when he started experiencing lower back pain, he knew he needed the experts from Ochsner Lafayette General. After scans discovered an abdominal aortic aneurysm, he was immediately scheduled for cardiac surgery. Now fully recovered, James is back to teaching his students how to tell their best stories while he continues to tell his.


Landon trusted the #1 hospital in Louisiana to put his brain seizures behind him.

Landon L., Neuroscience Patient -  He visited doctors in Baton Rouge and was taking 10 pills a day to keep from having more seizures, but that didn’t stop them. They kept upping the pill dosage every 3 weeks before he was referred to Dr. Kahn at Ochsner. She showed him what she could do with surgery, but tests were required while having seizures to identify the cause. 

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Convenient Care Close to You

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
4212 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at Breaux Bridge
1555 Gary Drive, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital – Kaplan Specialty Clinic
711 N. Montgomery Ave. Kaplan, LA 70548

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When stomach issues caused Megan Arceneaux to pump the brakes on her busy life, she turned to Ochsner Lafayette General for a solution. After scheduling an appointment with her primary care physician and finding a specialist, she’s back to doing what she loves, keeping Acadiana in the bike lanes.


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Megan | Primary Care

Jamie | Urgent Care

As a youngster, Jamie Guidry remembers regular trips to the emergency room and urgent care to treat broken bones and busted lips. So, when he or his family need expert care, Jamie makes sure they seek out Ochsner Lafayette General’s array of services. Jamie knows with Ochsner Lafayette General he’ll always have a trusted team on his side.

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