Dr. Timothy Finney is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. He has extensive training and experience in total arthroscopic shoulder, rotator cuff, and labral repairs.
Dr. Timothy Finney is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. He has extensive training and experience in total arthroscopic shoulder, rotator cuff, and labral repairs.
Dr. Timothy Finney specializes in sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. He has extensive training and experience in total arthroscopic shoulder, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also performs arthroscopic ACL reconstructions and meniscus repairs on athletes ranging from the weekend warrior up to professional-level athletes. He also administers PRP and stem cell injections.
Dr. Finney received his orthopaedic training at Louisiana State University Medical School, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Sports Medicine West in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Throughout his years in practice, Dr. Finney has worked with high school, intercollegiate, semi-professional, and professional athletes in the Greater New Orleans Area. He was a team physician for the New Orleans Saints football team from 1993-2010. He was also selected as one of the U.S. Olympic team physicians in 1996.
Dr. Finney received the NFL Team Physician Society’s Outstanding Team Physician of the Year Award in 2005. He has trained sports medicine fellows at LSU Family Practice and currently serves as a clinical professor at LSU.
Education
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical: Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, LA
Training
Internship: Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, LA
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship: Sports Medicine West, Salt Lake City, UT
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Louisiana Orthopaedic Association
Hospital Affiliations
East Jefferson General Hospital
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
Crescent City Surgical Centre
Dr Finney is and has always been the best!
Very personable, professional and competent. A great orthopedist.
Dr Finney is so friendly and listens to me. He doesn’t want to be too aggressive in his treatment.
Always listen to my concerns. He understands my concerns.
Dr. Finney was very helpful with my shoulder problem. He looked at the xray and decided the best option would be a shot & PT. I agreed.
Minimal wait time. Doctor was friendly, listened to me, had x-rays and explained what was going on so that it was easy to understand.
Went beyond what would be expected Great Doctor!! Felt cared for!!
Great experience.
On time and explained everything
I've been a patient of Dr. Finney for over 20 years. I've had great results.