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Center for Orthopaedics

4.9 out of 5 · 1,330 reviews

Orthopedics • Lake Charles, LA • Since 1994

About

Center for Orthopaedics is a privately held orthopedic medical practice founded in 1994 and headquartered in Lake Charles, LA. It provides a broad range of musculoskeletal services, including sports medicine, joint replacement, knee/hip/shoulder/hand/foot & ankle care, physical medicine & rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and orthopaedic research. The practice operates 4 offices across Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, employs about 19 staff (with growth year over year), and supports 15 doctors across multiple specialties. It serves as sports medicine providers for 14 area high schools and offers patient information and orthopedic services through its main site, centerforortho.com. Contact: various local numbers and info@centerforortho.com.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

Two convenient offices in Lake Charles and Moss Bluff, Louisiana

Phone

3375130614

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

OrthoExpress same-day emergency care

Services Offered

  • orthopaedic surgery
  • sports medicine
  • knee pain treatment
  • shoulder pain treatment
  • back pain treatment
  • hip pain treatment
  • neck pain treatment
  • elbow pain
  • joint replacement
  • bone health central
  • pediatric orthopedics
  • foot and ankle care
  • OrthoExpress same-day emergency care
  • regenerative medicine
  • physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • MAKO SmartRobotic joint replacement

Technology & Equipment

  • MAKO SmartRobotic Joint Replacement
  • regenerative medicine
  • physical medicine and rehabilitation

Insurance & Payment

  • Most Major Insurances Accepted

Languages Spoken

  • English

Awards & Accreditations

  • Dr. Steven Hale Named President of Louisiana Orthopaedic Association
  • Dr. John Noble Named Tiger of the Year by LSU Orthopaedic Alumni Association

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Center for Orthopaedics Official Website: 4.89 out of 5 stars (1330 reviews)
  • Facebook: 90% recommend (78 Reviews)

Patients praise

  • friendly and professional staff and doctors
  • thorough explanations of procedures and conditions
  • high patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes
  • welcoming environment
  • attentive and unhurried care

Common complaints

  • long wait times for appointments

"My visit with dr crookshank was very professional great doctor. My only complaint I was there a little over 1 hour & 15 minutes."

— Center for Orthopaedics Testimonials

"Exceptional quality care. Listens and is concerned about your health concerns. Adept with the latest medical updates. Rates a 10 on a scale of 1-10. A true asset to the medical profession in Lake Charles."

— Center for Orthopaedics Testimonials

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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