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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (12)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Heard, completed a fellowship at Rusch University Medical Center|Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA 1985. Dr. Heard, completed a residency at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital Providence RI 2010. Patients rated Dr. Heard an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Heard works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Chicago, IL and Metairie, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Internal Derangement of Knee 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. Heard's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    202 Janet Yulman Way, New Orleans, LA 70118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8476
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244
  3. 3
    Sports Medicine Plus
    7030 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-0100
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  4. 4
    Tulane Lakeside Orthopedic Clinic
    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 301, Metairie, LA 70001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-8010
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tulane Lakeside Hospital
  • Tulane Medical Center

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Joint Pain
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Joint Pain
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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
Knee Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Meniscus Tear
ACL Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee Arthroscopy
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heart Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Cartilage Repair
Cosmetic Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Transplantation
Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Neuroplasty
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679790554
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rusch University Medical Center|Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA 1985
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital Providence RI 2010
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA 2005|Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 2006
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Heard has seen patients for Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Internal Derangement of Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Heard on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Heard. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Heard.

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