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 did my knee replacement 2.5 years ago and I’ve had a wonderful active life ever since. It was no surprise then when my daughter had issues with her knees that I took her to him. He is not only an expert in his field but has a wonderful bedside manner but he answers all your questions, doesn’t rush the visit and makes you feel that your concerns matter. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent explanation of my condition and a painless cortisone shot. Highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Outstanding demeanor, professional spoke to me like I mattered. Definitely recyhim
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is always kind and professional. Wants to help with your problem, not just do procedures that you do not need. Highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Payne was very personable and provided a very concise, and detailed diagnosis.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent visit. Explained upcoming operation and answered all my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
The visit went smoothly. The injection went well. I was very pleased .
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He is the best!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Caring, compassionate, interesting
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent surgeon and caring physician.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-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.
Dr. Payne did my knee replacement 2.5 years ago and I’ve had a wonderful active life ever since. It was no surprise then when my daughter had issues with her knees that I took her to him. He is not only an expert in his field but has a wonderful bedside manner but he answers all your questions, doesn’t rush the visit and makes you feel that your concerns matter. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Excellent explanation of my condition and a painless cortisone shot. Highly recommend.
Outstanding demeanor, professional spoke to me like I mattered. Definitely recyhim
He is always kind and professional. Wants to help with your problem, not just do procedures that you do not need. Highly recommend.
Dr. Payne was very personable and provided a very concise, and detailed diagnosis.
Excellent visit. Explained upcoming operation and answered all my questions.
The visit went smoothly. The injection went well. I was very pleased .
He is the best!!!
Caring, compassionate, interesting
Excellent surgeon and caring physician.