Dr. Judson L. Penton is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats a wide variety of athletic injuries and holds a certificate of advanced qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Judson L. Penton is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats a wide variety of athletic injuries and holds a certificate of advanced qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Judson L. Penton, MD is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. He treats a wide variety of athletic injuries and holds a certificate of advanced qualification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Penton completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. There, he gained further expertise in the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques while training under two past presidents of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He received his orthopedic surgery residency training at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Dr. Penton is currently a member of the medical staff supporting men’s and women’s Division I varsity sports at the University of Louisiana. Previously, Dr. Penton was the head team physician and orthopedic surgeon for all men’s and women’s Division I varsity sports at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. He also served as the Medical Director of Sports Medicine for North Oaks Hospital System and was recognized as a four-time recipient of the North Oaks Health System Champion, awarded for excellence in healthcare.
Dr. Penton is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS), and the Louisiana Orthopedic Association (LOS).
Dr. Penton is patient and courteous. He is willing to spend time answering questions and address any concerns. BTW he is also an excellent surgeon!
Very nice polite people that work there,you can tell they care not just about their job but about you.
Exceptionally good experience!
Very friendly and has been so helpful for my daughter’s recovery.
Dr. Penton and his staff are excellent!!! So caring and really take time with each patient. Highly recommend.
Very helpful
Answered all of my questions and more. Great experience.
He was great he explained things to me and he showed care for his patients he is a doctor i tell everyone about and go to
From very first visit to Dr.Pentons office I have received nothing less then true professionalism with his staff. All visits have been very pleasant and adequate time has always been given to me during my visits never experienced the feeling of being rushed out of My appt. Thank you
He is an excellent Dr. , I would recommend him to everyone.