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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He did my knee replacements and helped me understand what’s going on with the first replacement since it’s giving me and issue and explained to me in terms a nonmedical person could understand.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He is very pleasant and professional. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
So far very pleased.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Always very thorough with attention to detail. Outstanding surgeon!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Exceptionally kind individual. Treats his patients with respect and dignity!!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Payne quickly identified my problem and assured me that after 6 to 8 weeks, my strain would likely heal.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very empathetic and understanding
Pleasant and efficient
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Always very pleasant, explains everything in detail so you understand. Very thorough always has time to answer all your questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Was diagnosed and treated for a frozen shoulder by Dr. Payne. One month following shoulder manipulation surgery and physical therapy, I’m already back swinging a golf club again. Highly trust and recommend Dr. Payne and Tidewater Orthopedics to anyone who’s experiencing issues with their shoulders.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent bedside manner, listens attentively and explains the diagnosis and care plan patiently in terms easily understood. He tries to find non-invasive solutions before recommending surgery. A great doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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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.
He did my knee replacements and helped me understand what’s going on with the first replacement since it’s giving me and issue and explained to me in terms a nonmedical person could understand.
He is very pleasant and professional. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else.
So far very pleased.
Always very thorough with attention to detail. Outstanding surgeon!
Exceptionally kind individual. Treats his patients with respect and dignity!!
Dr. Payne quickly identified my problem and assured me that after 6 to 8 weeks, my strain would likely heal.
Very empathetic and understanding Pleasant and efficient
Always very pleasant, explains everything in detail so you understand. Very thorough always has time to answer all your questions.
Was diagnosed and treated for a frozen shoulder by Dr. Payne. One month following shoulder manipulation surgery and physical therapy, I’m already back swinging a golf club again. Highly trust and recommend Dr. Payne and Tidewater Orthopedics to anyone who’s experiencing issues with their shoulders.
Excellent bedside manner, listens attentively and explains the diagnosis and care plan patiently in terms easily understood. He tries to find non-invasive solutions before recommending surgery. A great doctor.