Public Medicare data rankings · Louisiana

Top 25 Knee Replacement Surgeons in Louisiana

1,965 verified Medicare cases Updated May 2026

Rankings reflect Medicare procedure volume, one factor among many. Volume does not measure quality of care.

How to read these rankings

Medicare data is the "tip of the iceberg." A surgeon with 100+ Medicare cases likely performs 300–400+ total surgeries a year. High numbers guarantee experience; low numbers may simply indicate a surgeon sees younger, privately insured patients.

Knee Replacement anatomy illustration
Knee replacement recovery kit Ice machines, mobility aids, bathroom safety, all under $50
25 surgeons
1

Steven Atchison

Shreveport, LA
Knee Replacement: 253 verified Medicare cases
2

Timmothy Randell

Alexandria, LA
Knee Replacement: 129 verified Medicare cases
3

James Kyle

Lafayette, LA
Knee Replacement: 99 verified Medicare cases
4

Cambize Shahrdar

Shreveport, LA
Knee Replacement: 89 verified Medicare cases
5

Edward Yerger

Lafayette, LA
Knee Replacement: 88 verified Medicare cases
6

Travis Curry

Hammond, LA
Knee Replacement: 83 verified Medicare cases
7

Elliott Nipper

Monroe, LA
Knee Replacement: 79 verified Medicare cases
8

Jonathan Foret

Lake Charles, LA
Knee Replacement: 75 verified Medicare cases
9

Thomas Montgomery

Lafayette, LA
Knee Replacement: 74 verified Medicare cases
10

Eric Greber

Thibodaux, LA
Knee Replacement: 71 verified Medicare cases
11

Robert Easton

Baton Rouge, LA
Knee Replacement: 71 verified Medicare cases
12

Nathan Cohen

Lake Charles, LA
Knee Replacement: 70 verified Medicare cases
13

William Crenshaw

Alexandria, LA
Knee Replacement: 68 verified Medicare cases
14

Steven Hale

Lake Charles, LA
Knee Replacement: 66 verified Medicare cases
15

Jeffrey Garrison

Alexandria, LA
Knee Replacement: 65 verified Medicare cases
16

John Googe

Shreveport, LA
Knee Replacement: 65 verified Medicare cases
17

David Clause

Opelousas, LA
Knee Replacement: 64 verified Medicare cases
18

Charles Lobrano

Shreveport, LA
Knee Replacement: 64 verified Medicare cases
19

Charles Schumacher

Covington, LA
Knee Replacement: 59 verified Medicare cases
20

Michael Duval

Lafayette, LA
Knee Replacement: 57 verified Medicare cases
21

Michael Garitty

Lake Charles, LA
Knee Replacement: 57 verified Medicare cases
22

Craig Greene

Baton Rouge, LA
Knee Replacement: 56 verified Medicare cases
23

Lance Estrada

New Orleans, LA
Knee Replacement: 55 verified Medicare cases
24

Timothy Talbert

Shreveport, LA
Knee Replacement: 55 verified Medicare cases
25

Geoffrey Collins

Sulphur, LA
Knee Replacement: 53 verified Medicare cases

Important Disclaimer

Rankings are based solely on Medicare knee replacement procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33–37% of all knee replacement procedures performed. Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.