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Judson Penton, M.D.
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder, Elbow, Hip and Knee
Lafayette, New Iberia, Youngsville
Most recent review: Jul 29, 2025
4.9
579 Ratings
219 Comments
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.
4.9
579 Ratings
219 Comments
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.
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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).
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He is a great doctor, explains everything to you and what he thinks should be done
Best Doc around esp for Knee and Hip repairs, thank u 🙌
Dr.Penton is a very caring and honest doctor and a wonderful surgeon. He has repaired both of my rotor cuffs and my husband's as well. I have recommended him to friends because I wouldn't go to anyone else.
Dr. Penton is great at what he does! Bedside manner is wonderful, and he explains everything in a very straightforward way.
Dr. Penton is an awesome doctor.
He was very informative and explained my problem thoroughly. He answered all my questions in terms that I could understand.
Great bedside…great listener. Appreciated the time he gave to figure out what is going on with my daughter’s leg.
Great wrong left shoulder, thanks for repairing !
The entire team is excellent. Knee repair, painless. Cjm
The Doctor listened to my issues and came to a mutual conclusion to the issue