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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: 3 days ago
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4.9
582 Ratings
160 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
582 Ratings
160 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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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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Professional, warm personality.
He is wonderful. He is professional, very thorough and very competent
Very nice, soft spoken Dr. - almost puts you at ease when he enters the room
As always gteat visit.will need X-rays and will revive a call to set up visit.
He is the one doctor that I truly trust. He is always knowledgeable as well as nice. He’s a star!!!
Dr williams’ is an exceptionally good dr. Very professional and thorough doctor
Dr Williams gave me valuable advice.
Always the ultimate professional. Great bedside manner.
I truly liked my first visit with Dr. Williams. His staff took X-rays before I saw him so he was one step ahead when he came into the room. He was attentive. We made a plan and I couldn't be happier.
He was very thorough and answered all my questions. A very pleasant and professional experience.