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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: Sep 22, 2025
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4.9
550 Ratings
147 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
550 Ratings
147 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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Dr Williams is very easy to talk to. He is truly concerned with what's causing the pain and formulating a plan to resolve it.
Very efficient and informative, great doctor
Thorough, listened well, was not rushed and offered several solutions to my hand wrist issue
A terrific physician ; knowledgeable, friendly, kind. Spent time discussing multiple modes of treatment and explaining things in a logical way so that my options were easy to understand.; - -great experience for a patient!
Dr. Williams knows his craft; he is also very kind and very easy to deal with. I couldn’t have picked a better doctor for my two total shoulder replacement surgeries.
Awesome doctor
Prompt, informative, and very professional
Dr Claude Williams is thorough, thoughtful, honest and totally professional. With superb medical care for the issue at hand, taking time to explain both the condition and recommended treatment I felt that all my options were explored and explained completely.
One day notice to get an appointment ! Very knowledgeable !
Great experience and care. Highly recommend.