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Julio Petilon, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lafayette, LA

JulioPetilonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Lafayette, LA

Atlanta Bone and Joint

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  • Office

    105 Patriot St
    Lafayette, LA 70508
    Phone+1 337-981-2125
    Fax+1 337-981-2174

Summary

  • Julio Petilon, MD, is an American Board Certified orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in treating degenerative, traumatic and other disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including herniated discs, deformity, revision surgery and disease of the sacroiliac joint, as well as general orthopedic surgery. He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Georgia, Virginia and Florida. Dr. Petilon evaluates each patient individually with a comprehensive approach, offering both non-operative and surgical treatment plans to help alleviate acute and chronic pain, as well as associated neurological symptoms. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Petilon utilizes both open and the latest minimally invasive techniques to provide patients optimal results and recovery, including endoscopic spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship, 2011
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2022
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2015 - 2015
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 5 Spine Surgeons in the Headlines This Week — Nov. 18, 2016 Featured
    5 Spine Surgeons in the Headlines This Week — Nov. 18, 2016 FeaturedNovember 18th, 2016
  • SpineCenterAtlanta Receives More Patients with Back Pain Centers of America's Help: 5 Observations Featured
    SpineCenterAtlanta Receives More Patients with Back Pain Centers of America's Help: 5 Observations FeaturedMarch 15th, 2016
  • Dr. James Chappuis of SpineCenterAtlanta Welcomes Former Laser Spine Institute Patients
    Dr. James Chappuis of SpineCenterAtlanta Welcomes Former Laser Spine Institute PatientsMay 9th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish