General CFO News

Love Avocados? Protect Against Avocado Hand
Over the past many years, avocado consumption has greatly increased. From 1985-2019, avocado consumption in the United States increased six-fold to over 2.6 billion pounds ...

Marc Hebert, PA, Joins the Center for Orthopaedics
The Center for Orthopaedics has announced the addition of physician assistant Marc Hebert to their clinical team. Hebert brings 26 years of healthcare experience to ...

Dr. Tyson Green’s Research Published in National Medical Journal
Tyson Green, DPM and foot and ankle surgeon with the Center for Orthopaedics, is the co-author of a research report published in the July issue ...

Dr. Cody Gaupel Chosen for CHRISTUS Ochsner Podiatric Residency Program
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program welcomes foot and ankle specialist Cody Gaupel, DPM, as their newest resident. The program ...

Center for Orthopaedics Welcomes Dr. Michael Garitty
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Garitty, MD, has joined the medical staff of the Center for Orthopaedics. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Garitty earned a Bachelor ...

Tackling High School Football Injuries
It’s no secret that football has a high rate of injuries – even at the high school level. While other sports (basketball, baseball, soccer) all ...

Rheumatologist Enrique Mendez Joins Center for Orthopaedics
The Center for Orthopaedics has announced the addition of Enrique Mendez, MD, FACP, FACR, rheumatologist, to their physician staff. Dr. Mendez has practiced medicine in ...

Dr. John Noble Jr. Featured in Podcast
Dr. John Noble Jr. was recently a guest on “The Executive Innovation Show” podcast and his segment was chosen as one of the best healthcare ...

Dr. Steven Hale Elected Officer of CPMS Board
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, has been elected Treasurer of the Calcasieu Parish Medical Society (CPMS) board. The Calcasieu Parish Medical ...

Center for Orthopaedics Announces Opening of the Center for Regenerative Medicine
The physicians of Center for Orthopaedics (CFO) are pleased to announce the opening of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at our Lake Charles office, located ...

First Center for Orthopaedics Physician Now Sharing Data Through HealthSYNC of Louisiana
Dr. John Noble of Center for Orthopaedics is now a participant of HealthSYNC of Louisiana, a health information exchange (HIE) created by the Louisiana State ...

Dr. Steven Hale Elected Officer of LOA Board
Steven Hale, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Imperial Health Center for Orthopaedics, was elected Treasurer of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA) board at the group’s recent ...
Foot & Ankle News

Love Avocados? Protect Against Avocado Hand
Over the past many years, avocado consumption has greatly increased. From 1985-2019, avocado consumption in the United States increased six-fold to over 2.6 billion pounds ...
Research News

Research & Studies at CFO
Research Department Overview The Center for Orthopaedics Research Department is dedicated to conducting high quality clinical research studies in multiple therapeutic areas of medicine. The ...