GeorgeFrankChimentoMDFACS

Orthopaedic Surgery • New Orleans, LA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

System Chair, Orthopaedic Service Line, Ochsner Health Professor, University of Queensland School of Medicine

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Office
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Ochsner Clinic
New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone+1 504-842-8970

Education & Training

Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1999 - 2000
Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1995
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2021 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2020 - 2025
LA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
MS State Medical License 2020 - 2025
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2000
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

39 citations
The Effects of Peri-Operative Dexamethasone on Patients Undergoing Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: Is It Safe for Diabetics?
Brian M. Godshaw, Ashley E. Mehl, Jeffrey G. Shaffer, Mark S. Meyer, L. Thomas
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019-04-01
13 citations
Accuracy and Clinical Utility of a Peri-Operative Risk Calculator for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Lucas B. Romine, Rick G. May, Harold D. Taylor, George F. Chimento
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2013-03-01
205 citations
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Study
George F. Chimento, Vito Pavone, Nigel E. Sharrock, Barbara B. Kahn, Janet B. Cahill
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2004-06-01

Press Mentions

Ochsner Health Facilities Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from the Joint CommissionNovember 3rd, 2021
Walmart Adds 12th Center of Excellence to Knee, Hip Surgery NetworkFebruary 14th, 2019
Dr. Chris Rich Honored by Louisiana Orthopaedic AssociationJanuary 18th, 2019
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