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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Handled my problem in an expeditious and capable manner. Highly recommend
Jul-2025
Online check in was easy. Front desk was professional and courteous. Megan is a pro. X-rays completed quickly and thoroughly. Thanks to Dr Payne for answering our questions and for the good news/diagnosis.
Jul-2025
Explain both shoulder problems so I could understand what needed to be done & the best way to do them. Friendly & professional.
Jul-2025
Top notch surgeon! Did a wonderful job on my shoulder replacement! Love their hospital. Excellent staff, very clean.
Jul-2025
I had shoulder replacement surgery on June 12, 2025. I felt exceptionally well informed prior to my surgery and very well cared for in the period following my surgery. I experienced virtually no post-op pain and stopped taking all prescribed medicines two days after my surgery. I attribute all of this to the skills of Dr. Payne and his team. I have fantastic physical therapists as well and they have been critical to my recovery. Great team!
Jul-2025
I have feeling Dr. Payne just does not look like me as a patient. There is no patient to doctor relationship. I mistakenly mentioned a knee doctor to him. He could not stop laughing and treated me rudely after that. I started to report him with his intention hurtful treatment. This was established with the first visit. I tried two more times, just not there. To me he is arrogant, rude and non-caring. I am NOT a combative patient. To avoid any controversy I will find another clinic for my shoulder care.
Jul-2025
Dr Payne is an excellent orthopod if you are having joint pain. He truly listens and that is always a positive in your plan of care. I have had two shoulders replaced as well as a knee replacement and Dr Payne's surgery and post surgical treatment has me back and active as ever at 72. He and his team improved my quality of life.
Jul-2025
Tried Sablan and ended up firing him and went with Dr Payne and he was great!
Jul-2025
Excellent care and great results!
Jul-2025
The best surgeon for shoulders
Jun-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.
Handled my problem in an expeditious and capable manner. Highly recommend
Online check in was easy. Front desk was professional and courteous. Megan is a pro. X-rays completed quickly and thoroughly. Thanks to Dr Payne for answering our questions and for the good news/diagnosis.
Explain both shoulder problems so I could understand what needed to be done & the best way to do them. Friendly & professional.
Top notch surgeon! Did a wonderful job on my shoulder replacement! Love their hospital. Excellent staff, very clean.
I had shoulder replacement surgery on June 12, 2025. I felt exceptionally well informed prior to my surgery and very well cared for in the period following my surgery. I experienced virtually no post-op pain and stopped taking all prescribed medicines two days after my surgery. I attribute all of this to the skills of Dr. Payne and his team. I have fantastic physical therapists as well and they have been critical to my recovery. Great team!
I have feeling Dr. Payne just does not look like me as a patient. There is no patient to doctor relationship. I mistakenly mentioned a knee doctor to him. He could not stop laughing and treated me rudely after that. I started to report him with his intention hurtful treatment. This was established with the first visit. I tried two more times, just not there. To me he is arrogant, rude and non-caring. I am NOT a combative patient. To avoid any controversy I will find another clinic for my shoulder care.
Dr Payne is an excellent orthopod if you are having joint pain. He truly listens and that is always a positive in your plan of care. I have had two shoulders replaced as well as a knee replacement and Dr Payne's surgery and post surgical treatment has me back and active as ever at 72. He and his team improved my quality of life.
Tried Sablan and ended up firing him and went with Dr Payne and he was great!
Excellent care and great results!
The best surgeon for shoulders