Lawrence L. Haber, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Lawrence L. Haber, MD
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Lawrence L. Haber, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1315 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
15190 Community Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

Biography

Dr. Lawrence L. Haber practices pediatric orthopedic and spine surgery at Ochsner Health, seeing patients in New Orleans, Louisiana and in Gulfport and Jackson, Mississippi. He is sub-specialized in pediatric spine surgery and treats a wide range of conditions, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, limb length discrepancies, limb deformities, and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Dr. Haber is skilled in advanced treatments like spinal fusion, osteotomies, growth friendly spine surgery, Magec Rods, Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT), guided growth for limb deformities and complex foot surgeries.

Dr. Haber is internationally recognized for his expertise in pediatric spine surgery, transforming Ochsner into a leading pediatric spine center. Patients travel from across the United States and South America to seek his care, and surgeons visit to learn VBT, a minimally invasive, motion-sparing scoliosis treatment. He is also active in treating pediatric trauma and fractures. His research focuses on scoliosis surgery, and he has delivered numerous national and international presentations and publications.

Dr. Haber has held leadership roles in the Pediatric Spine Study Group Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society, including serving on the board of directors and is a part of the prestigious Harms Study Group. He is deeply committed to educating the next generation of pediatric spine surgeons. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Haber enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and violin, golfing and fishing.

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Education and Training

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Ctr. at Lubbock
Year Completed: 1992

Internship

Medical College of Virginia
Field of Study: General Surgery
Year Completed: 1993

Residency

Medical College of Virginia
Field of Study: Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Completed: 1997

Fellowship

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Field of Study: Pediatric Orthopedics
Year Completed: 1998

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopedics

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