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Claude Williams, M.D.
Southern Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Total Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Sports Related Injuries
New Orleans, Metairie
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
598 Ratings
165 Comments
Dr. Claude Williams is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of traumatic, congenital and degenerative conditions of the hands and upper extremities, as well as sports-related injuries and pathology.
4.9
598 Ratings
165 Comments
Dr. Claude Williams is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of traumatic, congenital and degenerative conditions of the hands and upper extremities, as well as sports-related injuries and pathology.
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Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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Dr. Claude Williams is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of traumatic, congenital and degenerative conditions of the hands and upper extremities, as well as sports-related injuries and pathology.
Dr. Williams received his orthopaedic training at Louisiana State University Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has additional board certification in surgery of the hand.
Dr. Williams is a clinical faculty member of the LSU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and has participated in the training of LSU Family Practice Sports Medicine fellows. Dr. Williams is on the Medical Staff Operating Committee at Ochsner Baptist, where he currently serves as Chair of Surgery. Previously, he served as team physician for high school and professional athletic teams in New Orleans.
Training
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Louisiana State University Medical School, Baton Rouge, LA
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship: Philadelphia Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
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Knowledgeable and friendly. Second time to see him. 2 years ago wrist surgery and now bursa sac on knee. I would recommend him.
He listens to your concerns intently.
the best!!
Dr. Williams is always very thorough and is really good at explaining what’s going on.
Wonderful doctor.
Very thorough analysis of my torn tendon during my 8-week follow up visit. Advised to wear my finger splint for one more month only when I sleep.
I give my highest rating to Dr. Williams. His medical advice is spot on. He sees me in a timely manner and makes me feel that he is generally concerned about my medical condition, which is most appreciated
Bright, professional, very kind and empathetic
Professional, warm personality.
He is wonderful. He is professional, very thorough and very competent