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Dr. George Chimento, MD

Orthopedics*
4.1 (27)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. George Chimento, MD

Dr. George Chimento, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Orthopedics, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Saint Bernard Parish Hospital and St. Charles Parish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chimento an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Chimento works at Practice in New Orleans, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chimento's Office Locations

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    Office
    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 5, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-3970

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital
  • St. Charles Parish Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Somatic Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Sciatica
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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Bone Scan
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana
    • Employers Health Network
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Gilsbar 360
    • Health Payors Organization
    • Humana
    • Humana Veterans
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • National Healthcare Alliance
    • National Preferred Provider Network
    • PHCS
    • PPO Plus
    • Prime Health Services
    • Provider Networks of America
    • Special Needs Plan
    • Sterling Life Insurance Company
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
    • United Healthcare Community Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare
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    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.1
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    About Dr. George Chimento, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedics

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497759922
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital For Special Surgery/Weill Medical College Of Cornell University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Tulane University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Providence College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. George Chimento, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chimento is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chimento has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chimento has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chimento on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Chimento. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chimento.

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