Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Louisiana, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Louisiana. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Amit Sharma, MD

    Concierge MedicineNew York, NY19+ years in practice

    Amit Sharma, MD, practices pain medicine in Massachusetts, MA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  2. #2

    Robert Easton, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA19+ years in practice
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  3. #3

    Ross Dunbar, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA14+ years in practice
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  4. #4

    Robert Holladay, MD

    CardiologyLouisiana, LA21+ years in practice
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  5. #5

    Paul Phillips, MD

    CardiologyNew Jersey, NJ14+ years in practice
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  6. #6

    Francis Johnston, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice
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  7. #7

    Stephen Hoge, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryOregon, OR11+ years in practice
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  8. #8

    Wendell Heard, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA19+ years in practice
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  9. #9

    Tina Creekmore, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX19+ years in practice
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  10. #10

    Michael Frierson, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA21+ years in practice
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