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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Tidewater Orthopaedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Always a pleasure seeing Dr.Payne
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Cordial and professional. Except for the prick of a needle, a very pleasant and much needed visit
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Professional, thorough and very nice young man.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor, takes time to explain everything
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional explained everything very well. Answered all my questions completely
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is amazing. One of the best surgeon I ever had. This was my second time needing his expertise. Look him up online. You will not be disappointed!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Highly professional, knowledgeable and thorough
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Payne has been my physician for years . Always excellent care .
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great Doctor.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
The Staff was very polite.
Dr Payne was Friendly & professional moving quickly to have X-rays & answer my questions.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
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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.
Always a pleasure seeing Dr.Payne
Cordial and professional. Except for the prick of a needle, a very pleasant and much needed visit
Professional, thorough and very nice young man.
Great doctor, takes time to explain everything
Very professional explained everything very well. Answered all my questions completely
He is amazing. One of the best surgeon I ever had. This was my second time needing his expertise. Look him up online. You will not be disappointed!
Highly professional, knowledgeable and thorough
Dr Payne has been my physician for years . Always excellent care .
Great Doctor.
The Staff was very polite. Dr Payne was Friendly & professional moving quickly to have X-rays & answer my questions.