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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Wendell Heard, MD
3.8 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Heard currently practices at Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital. Dr. Heard has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heard received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Heard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heard is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Fat Embolism
Knee Dislocation
Whiplash
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ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Baker’s Cyst
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
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)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heart Disease
Heel Spur
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
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Mitral Valve Disease
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Ottos Pelvis
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Cartilage Repair
Cosmetic Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
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
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Meniscus Transplantation
Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Osteotomy
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Choice Care (Humana)
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna HMO
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  • Humana
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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, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244
  3. 3 Tulane Lakeside Orthopedic Clinic
    4720 S I 10 Service Rd W, 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
    00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    00:00 - 00:00
  4. 4 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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heard
3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 03, 2024
Very thorough, compassionate, informative. A great educator.
Jessie Broadus — Feb 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital Providence RI 2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA 1985
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wendell Heard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heard's profile.

Dr. Heard frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Knee Ligament Tears and Meniscus Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wendell Heard, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • Tulane Lakeside Hospital

    4700 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA