Dr. Loel Payne, M.D. has been with Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA for over 20 years, having joined the practice in 1995. His approach to treating patients is to provide the most up-to-date specialized care available and the compassion he would want administered to a member of his own family. He specializes in the elbow, knee, and shoulder and is known around the practice as the “shoulder guy.”
Dr. Payne was born in North Carolina where he played basketball throughout his youth.
Dr. Loel Payne, M.D. has been with Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA for over 20 years, having joined the practice in 1995. His approach to treating patients is to provide the most up-to-date specialized care available and the compassion he would want administered to a member of his own family. He specializes in the elbow, knee, and shoulder and is known around the practice as the “shoulder guy.”
Dr. Payne was born in North Carolina where he played basketball throughout his youth.
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Very personable.
Very thoughtful in his approach to care.
Sep-2024
I love Dr. Payne. He's professional, thorough and always get in and out in a timely manner.
Sep-2024
Patient and knowledgeable.
Sep-2024
Dr. Payne has to be one of the best to have ever done shoulder surgery. I'll give the entire staff 5 stars every time
Aug-2024
Understanding and caring of my situation as well as my problem/
Aug-2024
Very professional and answered all questions. My shoulder pain.is gone. I hope the pain is gone for a long time. I am excited about his new AP Christina. She was very competent! Thank you Dr. Payne!
Aug-2024
Dr. Payne is the best. He seems to always make the right diagnosis, and provide the proper treatment to fix the problem.
Sep-2024
Hes the BEST, he replaced my knees !
Aug-2024
He is a excellent doctor with wonderful wonderful manners and respect for his patients very outstanding I would not want any other doctor in his profession to take care of my needs.
Aug-2024
Great Care - very efficient office operations
Aug-2024
Dr Payne is my guy! Just the best!!
Aug-2024
Doctor Payne was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. I left feeling confident in the care I received.
Aug-2024
Excellent bedside manner, professional and thoroughly explained everything. I would recommend sending your friends to this practice.
Aug-2024
Very friendly-professional service. Gave good common sense advice.
Jul-2024
It's always a pleasure at Tidewater Orthopedics.
Jul-2024
He has been excellent in every way since the first visit. Also, his assistant is great,
Jul-2024
Dr Payne has been my Ortho for 20 years. He's top shelf.
Jul-2024
Professional, courteous, timely service.
Jul-2024
Waited 40 minutes.
Jun-2024
Because he’s the best!
Jun-2024
Excellent Doctor
Jun-2024
Outstanding doctor.
Jun-2024
The best in Hampton roads
Jun-2024
Great Dr. Actually listened and in one office visit he drastically helped a knee issue that a Dr at TPMG previously wasted months of time and hundreds of $$$ in Office visits and Phys Therapy copays.
May-2024
Very good at what he does
May-2024
Dr Payne was Very Nice and Professional, he gave me a Shot and I was on my Way!
May-2024
Excellent doctor. He listened to me and gave prompt treatment for the problem.
May-2024
He was great.
Apr-2024
Very nice and his experience and expertise makes seeing him very easy to see without any anxiety about getting stuck with the needle.
Apr-2024
Dr. Payne is the Easily the Best Shoulder Surgeon anywhere around. I have had Great Success due to his fine skills. I can Highly Recommend Dr. Loel Z.Payne to Anyone with Any type of Shoulder problem.
Apr-2024
Explained things in terms I could understand and was very informative. Took time with me to makes sure I was comfortable!
Apr-2024
Consummate professional.
Apr-2024
Excellent
Apr-2024
I did not feel he cared. He was with me all of 5 minutes.
Apr-2024
He is absolutely a great doctor. IHe has been my knee doctor for many years. Very trustworthy and great attitude.
Apr-2024
his commitment to outstanding outcomes is wonderful.
Apr-2024
Excellent communication skills and thorough explanation of surgical and treatment plan.
Apr-2024
Love Dr. Payne he did an awesome job on my shoulder many years ago. I regard him in the highest and I thank him for looking at my knee.
Mar-2024
I continue to find Dr. Payne exceptional in his area of expertise. Always professional but takes the necessary time with me. I regularly recommend this practice and this doctor.
Mar-2024
Very kind and concerning
Mar-2024
Awesome doctor and surgeon
Mar-2024
Able to see me same day and very competent. Also, assistant very helpful and pleasant.
Mar-2024
Outstanding care
Mar-2024
Dr. Payne manipulated my arm and then ordered photos. Then he returned and gave me 3 treatment options in less than an hour.
Mar-2024
He listened but just moved the patients arm, felt her shoulder and did not even look or touch her knee which was part of the reason we came.
Feb-2024
Always on time, consummate professional--but personable and great bedside manner.
Feb-2024
Takes time to listen and explain results.
Feb-2024
As per usual, Dr. Payne is an excellent doctor with lots of professionalism, bedside manners, concern for the patient, and encouragement regarding your condition and how you are accepting it.
Feb-2024
Excellent results from shoulder surgery and other orthopedic issues.
Feb-2024
Entire staff on time and caring. Dr Payne repaired my shoulder when JordanYoung offered total shoulder replacement if they were unable to repair tear! You rock Loel Payne
Feb-2024
Dr. Payne is a very caring person, and funny also. I feel I've know him for years instead of just the few months after my surgery. I've been happy to reccommend him to several people.
Feb-2024
Good doctor, very professional and knowledgeable.
Feb-2024
Best doctor ever
Feb-2024
Always takes time to listen and come up with correct solution. He cares.
Feb-2024
Very understanding and responsive to my concerns
Feb-2024
On time, efficient, and kind
Jan-2024
Dr.Payne is terrific! Listens well, makes good sense, not overly aggressive with treatment ideas!
Feb-2024
Wasn't given a resolution to my problems,and didnt get the care. Or proper exam to my pains and concerns had to seek other opinions to get the help I needed.
Feb-2024
Was very professional and listened to my issues about my shoulder and elbow.
Jan-2024
Quick, solved my knee problem with the shot. No aftereffects, little sore but knee working just fine.
Thanks.
Gene Boyle
Jan-2024
Listens to your issues and gives you his honest opinion about the next step. Didn’t rush in and out.
Jan-2024
Waited for an hour and he never acknowledged my long wait time or apologized for it. Our time is important too.
Jan-2024
Everything was great. My knee fells a lot better today. Although the fluid you took from my knee was back withing a few hours. A little less today but I attribute that to the injections
Jan-2024
I appreciate how Dr. Payne listens to me at my appointments. He offers suggestions to help my recovery go smoothly and eases my concerns that I may have about my TKR.
Jan-2024
Professional but also friendly.
Jan-2024
Knows his stuff
Jan-2024
Very nice answer all my questions listen to me professional
Nov-2023
Dr. Payne was really kind and very considerate!
Nov-2023
His performance on doing my right knee replacement was far superior then what the surgeon who did my left knee back in March of this year.
Nov-2023
Long-standing relationship for my right shoulder
Nov-2023
He listens to you! Such a great quality!
Nov-2023
He not for his people !
Nov-2023
Great experience. Dr. Payne is a real Pro. Will recommend always.
Nov-2023
He is Excellent: extremely knowledge, prompt, LISTENS, and answered all my questions without rushing me. He has fixed both of my shoulders and now, moving onto the knees.
Oct-2023
Dr. Payne was friendly and took the time to explain what he thought was wrong with my knee. I did not feel rushed at all. I did not have to wait very long to see him which was an added benefit.
Oct-2023
Dr, Payne is an excellent Doctor. He is a great Surgeon, has great bed side manor and cares about the well being of his patients. I highly recommend his to my friends and family.
Oct-2023
Truly appreciate Dr. Payne. He is very knowledgeable, and is willing to listen to the patient.
Sep-2023
I love the way that Dr. Payne gave me a picture of my x-ray and explained details about my condition in a way I understood my options.
Sep-2023
This rating has to do with the amount of time I spent waiting to see the doctor, waiting to get an X-ray, waiting to see the doctor again, and waiting get a steroid injection -- too much waiting!
Sep-2023
Excellent doctor
Sep-2023
Excellent Doctor!
Sep-2023
Good visit
Sep-2023
Dr Payne has always been so friendly.
Sep-2023
Outstanding
Jun-2023
Knee feels almost normal already!!
Jun-2023
Excellent patient care.
Jun-2023
Very informative and give you the help you need
Jun-2023
I will never go back to him never treated my pain I guess he was cursed With it cuz it’s his last name sorry doctor!
May-2023
Dr. Payne is an excellent surgeon. Surgery and recovery have gone exceptionally well. He is personable and takes time to answer questions.
May-2023
Dr Payne and his staff were amazing! I had a shoulder mri and was dreading the results… i have had pain constant for well over 2 months, he read the MRI, said the good news is No surgery was required and that an injection into the rotator cuff would calm down the inflammation that was causing all the pain… so right then and there, at the same appointment he injected my shoulder and today Wow what a HUGE blessing! Pain gone!
May-2023
Always pleased, thank you
May-2023
What is it called like 9:50 AM. Just take him back to the room at 10:10 AM. Dr. never came in until 1035 to see me at which time he said he did not have the radiology report from my MRI. He did have a picture of my knee and was able to explain what was going on.
May-2023
Quick recovery time. Felt good throughout the process
May-2023
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Hampton Office
901 Enterprise Parkway Suite 900 Hampton, VA 23666
Williamsburg Office
4037 Ironbound Road Williamsburg, VA 23188
Dr. Loel Payne, M.D. has been with Tidewater Orthopaedics in Hampton, VA for over 20 years, having joined the practice in 1995. His approach to treating patients is to provide the most up-to-date specialized care available and the compassion he would want administered to a member of his own family. He specializes in the elbow, knee, and shoulder and is known around the practice as the “shoulder guy.”
Dr. Payne was born in North Carolina where he played basketball throughout his youth. Through sports, he had the opportunity to witness sports injuries treated by local orthopaedic surgeons; he was fascinated by the ability of those injured to return to sports. Dr. Payne majored in biomedical engineering at Duke University, where he played one semester for the Duke Blue Devils basketball team under Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) before attending medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. For his postgraduate training, Dr. Payne was awarded a spot in the orthopaedic residency program at Yale School of Medicine. Following, he did his fellowship training in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, New York. While completing his fellowship, Dr. Payne had the opportunity to work with the New York Mets.
Shoulder and knee doctor, Loel Z. Payne, M.D., sees patients in Hampton, VA as well as Williamsburg, VA.
Nothing makes Dr. Payne happier than seeing a patient who was in restricting pain resume the things they love to do. In his spare time, Dr. Payne loves to spend quality time with his family, which includes a spring break trip every year. He has three wonderful children, currently in college, with his wife Christine, whom he met while studying at Yale University.
Very personable. Very thoughtful in his approach to care.
I love Dr. Payne. He's professional, thorough and always get in and out in a timely manner.
Patient and knowledgeable.
Dr. Payne has to be one of the best to have ever done shoulder surgery. I'll give the entire staff 5 stars every time
Understanding and caring of my situation as well as my problem/
Very professional and answered all questions. My shoulder pain.is gone. I hope the pain is gone for a long time. I am excited about his new AP Christina. She was very competent! Thank you Dr. Payne!
Dr. Payne is the best. He seems to always make the right diagnosis, and provide the proper treatment to fix the problem.
Hes the BEST, he replaced my knees !
He is a excellent doctor with wonderful wonderful manners and respect for his patients very outstanding I would not want any other doctor in his profession to take care of my needs.
Great Care - very efficient office operations