Christopher Hildebrandt, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant at Ochsner Sports Medicine, where he has been working alongside Dr. Brian Godshaw since August 2021. With a deep-rooted passion for healing and improving lives, Christopher finds immense joy in helping patients recover from injuries and return to the activities they love. His commitment to making people feel better drives his work every day, whether he’s treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries through nonsurgical methods or assisting the orthopedic surgeon when surgery is necessary.

Christopher’s journey to sports medicine began with a strong educational foundation. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 2010, followed by a second Bachelor’s in Biology in 2018. He then pursued his Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University, honing the skills that would later define his career. Before entering the medical field as a PA, Christopher served as a combat medic in the United States Army from 2012 to 2016. Stationed in Germany, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and to the Baltics for Operation Atlantic Resolve. During these missions, he treated soldiers and local civilians in clinics and in the field. This ranged from managing battlefield trauma in high-pressure environments to managing common sports related injuries for our nation’s bravest. These experiences solidified his love for helping people and inspired his focus on keeping individuals active and healthy. He takes pride in seeing his patients regain their strength and confidence, knowing that his work has a lasting impact on their well-being.

Beyond his professional life, Christopher is a devoted husband and father of two, balancing his commitment to his family with his mission to improve the lives of those he serves.