OUR DOCTORS
Our five board certified surgeons have devoted years of their lives to the study and treatment of all types of musculoskeletal conditions. They are supported by a compassionate team of highly-trained medical professionals. Our physicians are widely recognized as leaders in their fields, thanks to the longevity of our practice, our expertise and dedication to patients.
Gulf Coast Orthopedics is one of the most experienced orthopedic practices in Southeast Louisiana, treating patients for over 40 years.
H. LAWRENCE HAYDEL, II, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Trauma
Dr. H. Lawrence Haydel, II received his orthopedic board certification in 1998. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 1986. He attended Louisiana State University Medical Center and earned his medical degree in 1990. Dr. Haydel completed his general surgery residency at Ochsner Medical Foundation Hospital in 1991. In 1996, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, AL.
SPECIALTIES
JOINT REPLACEMENT, SPORTS MEDICINE, FOOT AND TRAUMA
OFFICES: Houma, Galliano
BRETT E. CASEY, M.D.
ADULT RECONSTRUCTION AND SPORTS MEDICINE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Brett E. Casey has been a member of the Houma Orthopedic Clinic since 2004. In 1994, he completed his undergraduate education at Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He obtained his medical degree in 1999 from Louisiana State University Medical Center. Dr. Casey’s orthopedic residency was completed through Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center, with rotations through Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Olin E. Teague Veterans Center, and the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.
SPECIALTIES
JOINT REPLACEMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY
OFFICES: Houma, Morgan City
CHRISTOPHER E. CENAC, JR., M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON
Dr. Christopher E. Cenac, Jr. is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and completed a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Spine Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Louisiana Orthopedic Association, Terrebonne Parish Medical Society and the Louisiana State Medical Association, and the North American Spine Society.
SPECIALTIES
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SUGARY AND CERVICAL DISC REPLACEMENT
OFFICES: Houma
GEOFFREY P. STONE, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGEON
Dr. Geoffrey P. Stone specializes in open and arthroscopic Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Millsaps College with a B.S. in Chemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2009.
SPECIALTIES
SHOULDERS AND ELBOWS
OFFICES: Houma
SINA POURTAHERI, M.D.
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGEON
Dr. Sina Pourtaheri, M.D. is a fellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who is currently seeing patients in our Houma and Morgan City offices. Dr. Pourtaheri is a native of New Orleans. He attended medical school at Tulane University, completed his residency at Seton Hall, and his spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is passionate about new developments in spine surgery.
SPECIALTIES
COMPLEX SPINAL SURGERY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL SURGERY
OFFICES: Houma
Tyler Tewilliager, D.P.M.
Orthopedic Ankle and Foot Surgeon
Dr. Tyler Tewilliger is a fellowship-trained, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon currently seeing patients as part of our esteemed orthopedic team. He provides comprehensive podiatric medical and surgical care, with clinical interests that include total ankle replacement, Charcot reconstruction, trauma, limb salvage, external fixation, and both forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction. Dr. Tewilliger treats patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
SPECIALTIES
Foot and Ankle
OFFICES: Houma
BARTON WAX, M.D.
Microvascular Surgery and Hand Trauma
Dr. Wax attended Louisiana State University and the LSU School of Medicine (LSUHSC). He completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at LSUHSC and a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Miami. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Greater New Orleans Orthopedic Society, and the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Wax is proficient at advanced procedures of the hand and upper extremity and has a special interest in microvascular surgery and hand trauma.
SPECIALTIES
OFFICES: Houma
