Southern Orthopaedic Speclsts

read moreOver more than seven decades in New Orleans, we continue to provide the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and personalized care to minimize pain and accelerate recovery from both surgical and nonsurgical problems. With our wealth of experience, outstanding medical staff, and state-of-the-art care, Southern Orthopaedic Specialists is the premier choice for treating musculoskeletal conditions no matter how common or complex. The doctors at Southern Orthopaedic Specialists have combined over 140 years of experience in the practice of orthopaedic surgery.

read moreDr. Jonathan Finney specializes in the treatment of spinal pain through the use of interventional and multidisciplinary modalities without the use of opioid medication. He also has expertise in treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with the goal of restoring the function and quality of life in his patients. A New Orleans native, Dr. Finney completed medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

read moreDr. Gregor Hoffman provides medical care to high school and professional sports athletes. He is certified in Oxford partial knee replacements and trained in anterior approach total hip replacement. Dr. Hoffman received his orthopaedic training at Tulane Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in joint replacement at the Rothman Institute of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also received special training at the Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.

read moreDr. Timothy Finney specializes in sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. He has extensive training and experience in total arthroscopic shoulder, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also performs arthroscopic ACL reconstructions and meniscus repairs on athletes ranging from the weekend warrior up to professional-level athletes. He also administers PRP and stem cell injections. Dr. Finney received his orthopaedic training at Louisiana State University Medical School, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

read moreDr. Ryan Charles specializes in total hip and total knee replacement. He utilizes novel techniques that allow patients to recover faster, and with less pain, than patients undergoing traditional hip and knee replacements. Dr. Charles received a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Virginia. He then earned his Masters in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University. He obtained his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society.

read moreDr. Field Ogden is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His interests include treatment of traumatic, degenerative, and congenital conditions of the foot and ankle. A two-time national champion and all Ivy League collegiate athlete, he offers a specific focus on sports-related injuries in both recreational and professional athletes, while maintaining consultancies with multiple professional sports teams. Dr. Ogden received his orthopaedic training at Louisiana State University Medical School.

read moreWe are committed to making your treatment as easy on you as possible. Most of the services you will need are handled on-site, with access to the most sophisticated technology to provide you with the best care available. Always feel free to contact our office and our trained staff will assist you in any way possible.

read moreSouthern Orthopaedic Specialists is a group of experienced board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons serving patients in the Greater New Orleans area. Our multispecialty group of surgeons treat a full range of orthopedic conditions and injuries. Our goal with treatment is to help you recover as quickly and safely as possible. We always seek to provide high quality care to our patients using the most advanced and evidence-based treatment methods. Surgery is only recommended when more conservative treatments have failed.