Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Louisiana, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Louisiana. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Wame Waggenspack, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice

    Wame Waggenspack, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Joseph Gonzales, md

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice

    Joseph Gonzales, md, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Matti Palo, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice

    Matti Palo, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Kenneth Cranor, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA20+ years in practice

    Kenneth Cranor, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Amit Sharma, MD

    Hospital MedicineNew York, NY19+ years in practice

    Amit Sharma, MD, practices pain medicine in Massachusetts, MA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  6. #6

    Jeffery White, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA19+ years in practice

    Jeffery White, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  7. #7

    Jeffrey Witty, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA18+ years in practice

    Jeffrey Witty, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  8. #8

    Robert Rutz, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryLouisiana, LA1+ years in practice

    Robert Rutz, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Louisiana, LA.

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