About Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
At the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, our specialists deliver expert care for joint pain, sports injuries, and other orthopedic conditions. Whether it’s knee pain, hip discomfort, or shoulder issues, our team offers advanced, personalized treatments designed to fit your unique needs.
We’re dedicated to enhancing your quality of life through minimally invasive techniques that lower risks and promote faster recovery.
Conveniently located in the Medical Office Building on the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital campus, our center is part of the region’s only hospital built exclusively for orthopedic care. Recognized as an Ochsner Center of Excellence, we’re proud to support patients across Acadiana and beyond.
Why choose Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center?
We collaborate with Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital to provide expert care throughout your recovery. From sports injuries to advanced robotic joint replacements, our skilled physicians treat a broad range of conditions for patients of all ages, including both adults and children.
Meet our orthopedic team
- Blaine Walton, MD (traumatology and orthopedics)
- Brian Etier, MD (sports medicine, orthopedics, shoulder and wrist)
- Paul Buzhardt, MD (hip and knee replacement, and Mako robotic-assisted surgery)
- Otis Drew, MD (sports medicine, knee, shoulder, orthopedics and arthroscopy)
- Adam Kennedy, MD (hand, knee, shoulder, joint replacements and orthopedics)
- Blake Saul, DO (traumatology)
- Scott Yerger, MD (hip and knee replacement, and Mako robotic-assisted surgery)
- Paul Williams, MD (sports medicine, knee, shoulder, orthopedics and arthroscopy)
- Steven Arnold, MD (sports medicine)
- Ryan Farmer, MD (pediatric orthopedic surgery)
Orthopedic services and conditions we treat
- ACL injuries
- Advanced bearing technology in hips and knees
- Alternatives to traditional joint replacement
- Arthoscopy
- Bicep injuries and tears
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cartilage injuries
- Child and adult hip preservation
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Elbow injuries
- Fracture care
- Hip pain and hip replacement surgery
- Joint replacement and reconstruction
- Knee pain and knee replacement surgery
- Labral tears
- MAKO Robotic-Arm knee and hip replacement
- MCL injuries
- Menicus tears
- Minimally invasive, muscle-sparing surgical techniques
- Orthobiologics and advanced injection therapies
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Peripheral nerve compressions
- Physical therapy and wellness
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- Regenerative medicine
- Rotator cuff tears
- Same-day discharge after joint replacement
- Shoulder disorders and shoulder replacement
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder tendonitis
- Sports medicine
- Traumatology
- UCL tears
- Wrist injuries
Schedule an appointment
To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic physicians, call Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at 337-703-3201. You can also book your appointment through MyOchsner, our secure online portal. MyOchsner allows you to take control of your health by providing easy access to your medical history, current test results and direct messaging with your doctor.
