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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Dr. Payne was very compassionate and understanding about my issue. He carefully explained my prognosis and the steps we are taking to relieve the problem.
Aug-2025
Excellent Sergeon & excellent bedside manner. The best!!!
Aug-2025
Best in every way great doctor thank you
Aug-2025
Good experience. Everyone was pleasant to deal with.
Aug-2025
Best of he best Orthopedic Surgeons.
Very Highly Recommended!
Jul-2025
Dr. Payne was polite. He took his time, answered my questions, and addressed my concerns. I did not feel rushed and I feel like I received great advice.
Jul-2025
Very understanding of your concerns. Explains the procedure he will be doing in a way that's very easy to comprehend.
Jul-2025
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
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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.
Dr. Payne was very compassionate and understanding about my issue. He carefully explained my prognosis and the steps we are taking to relieve the problem.
Excellent Sergeon & excellent bedside manner. The best!!!
Best in every way great doctor thank you
Good experience. Everyone was pleasant to deal with.
Best of he best Orthopedic Surgeons. Very Highly Recommended!
Dr. Payne was polite. He took his time, answered my questions, and addressed my concerns. I did not feel rushed and I feel like I received great advice.
Very understanding of your concerns. Explains the procedure he will be doing in a way that's very easy to comprehend.
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.