George Chimento, MD

Dr. George Chimento is the system chair of orthopaedic surgery at Ochsner Health, and a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Ochsner Clinical School - University of Queensland School of Medicine. His practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Chimento graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. He then completed his internship and residency at Charity Hospital and Tulane University Medical Center. Following residency, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, where he was chief of orthopaedic surgery. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his contribution to the Air Force personnel at Barksdale. Upon completion of his Air Force commitment, Dr. Chimento became a fellow in adult reconstruction and joint replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He joined Ochsner in 2006.

While at Ochsner he has served on several committees and was section head of adult reconstruction/joint replacement from 2010 to 2014. In 2014, he was appointed chair of the orthopaedic department at Ochsner Medical Center and was named system chair in 2018.

Dr. Chimento is board certified and has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts. He has given numerous national and international presentations regarding hip and knee replacement surgery. His major research interests are focused on delivering sound value-based care. He serves on national committees, is on the editorial board of the Journal of Arthroplasty and is past president of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association.

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Medical Education

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Georgetown University School of Medicine
Field of Study: No Value Specified

Internship

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Orthopaedics

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: No Value Specified

Residency

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Orthopaedic Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Orthopaedics

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery
Field of Study: Joint Replacement

Hospital for Special Surgery
Field of Study: Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas P. Sculco, M.D.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

February 2024

Excellent doctor! Always listens. Shows concerns.

I was seen by a med student, resident and finally Dr Chimento. Visit was well organized and I got all of my questions answered.

Dr Chimento is thorough and professional I'm extremely happy I chose Dr Chimento

Very good

Dr. Chimento is very caring and able to comfort me about my procedure.

January 2024

All is well!

They bring the love to the environment. They make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Excellent

Provider was not attentive with very little interaction

AWESOME !!!

All good!

Dr. Chimento and staff are excellent.

December 2023

I appreciate Dr. Chimento's professionalism & knowledge. I know I chose the right doctor to do my left knee correction.

I have prepared for this surgery for one and a half years. I feel that they have been preparing longer then me. We will be a great team.

November 2023

Excellent physician

I felt very confident in my decision to schedule surgery

My care provider was very informative about my concerns. He gave details as to my care.

Talked about previous surgery and about left knee problem and care.

Doctor George F Chimento is a caring surgeon and definitely makes me happy to have a doctor like himself along with the great staff.

October 2023

I would recommend Dr Chimento and Ochsner to everyone

Dr. Chimento is excellent. He listens well and explains well. I feel very confident in the decisions we make together.

I was very pleased with my overall visit!!!! The doctor was excellent!!!

September 2023

Best ortho experience in the city and I've been to many!

August 2023

Dr. Chimento is an excellent provider

I was very satisfied with Dr Chimetto explanation of treatment.

April 2024

Dr.Chaminto he is The best tank God for hem change my life .

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The care I have received from Dr. Chimento and Ochsner Hospital has been excellent, from pre-operative appointments to surgery and surgical follow-up for my hip replacement. I highly recommend Dr. Chimento and his orthopedic team.

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We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

March 2024

Dr Chimento is an excellent physician and orthopedic surgeon. I had my knee replaced by him and had a rapid and complete recovery. He has an outstanding support team who are always on hand to answer questions and provide support.

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That's exactly what we like to hear! Creating positive outcomes for our patients is central to everything we do. Thank you for your glowing review. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Dr. Chimento and his team are friendly, competent, thorough and every experience with them has been exceptional!

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On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

I highly recommend Dr. Chimento and his staff. Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly, and the care I received was fantastic!!!!

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Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure they reach our team. Best wishes! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

I was told by my primary care physician as well as others whose opinions I value that Doctor Chemento is one of the best of the best in The area of orthopedics. From my experience with him, I Certainly feel that he has proven that.

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On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you so much for this five-star review! We are thrilled to see we provided you with top-notch care.

Doctor Chimento is a excellent Orthopedic Doctor. I recommend Doctor Chimento for all of your Orthopedic needs. And his staff are excellent.

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Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Listens to patients concerns, detail explanations, solves issues and makes patients happy! Always there when you need him. Best doctor/surgeon and will do whatever it takes to get his patients back on their feet. Highly recommend Dr. Chimento for your orthopedic/knee replacement needs. He is the best at what he does and cares for his patients. Has an excellent support team who goes above and beyond the call of duty, love you guys. Very compassionate, kind, and sweet. Thank you for all of your help and everything you do! 💕

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

June 2023

Very good with explaining,and giving results to the Client in ready to understand and Explain the finding in a clear manner; discussion on how We're going to get the best results and recovery in the best time as quickly as medically possible.

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

May 2023

The success of a medical procedure begins with choosing the best physician and facility. You get both of those with Dr Chimento and Ochsner on Jefferson Hwy.

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Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

December 2022

I am 73 years of age and had right hip replacement surgery 10 months ago with Dr. Chimento. I came home the same day with no hip pain, and recuperation was much easier than I expected. I have had no pain or other hip problems since then. Thanks to Dr. C, I am able to do all the things I want to do. If I ever have to have hip or knee surgery again, I would chose him again without a second thought!

Dr. George Chimento was extremely nice. He really cares for his patients. He explains every detail of the surgery.

Our Response:
We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr Chimento is kind, professional, and thorough.

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