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 professional, but personable (caring).
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr.Payne is an excellent surgeon! As a doctor he shows kindness, respect and professionalism. Would recommend to anyone
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great job and friendly
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Professional and knowledgeable
Very caring
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Quick, efficient and effective. A pleasant experience.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Listened well.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Payne is straightforward, respectful of my time, and always willing to answer any questions I might have. I wouldn’t see anyone else for my orthopedic needs!
(2 months ago)
Nov-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.
Very professional, but personable (caring).
Dr.Payne is an excellent surgeon! As a doctor he shows kindness, respect and professionalism. Would recommend to anyone
Very thorough.
Great job and friendly
Professional and knowledgeable Very caring
Quick, efficient and effective. A pleasant experience.
Very professional.
Amazing
Listened well.
Dr. Payne is straightforward, respectful of my time, and always willing to answer any questions I might have. I wouldn’t see anyone else for my orthopedic needs!