Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

What Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists does

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists (LOS) is Acadiana's largest orthopedic and spine provider, operating as Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists, LLC from Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 2008, the practice employs 51–100 staff and is led by CEO Michael Prejean and President Matthew D. Williams, MD. It delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care across six regional locations in Lafayette, Scott, Youngsville, and New Iberia, staffed by 17 board-certified orthopedic specialists covering spine, sports medicine, total joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and trauma. The practice runs its own walk-in orthopedic urgent care clinics, an in-house PT/OT rehabilitation program, and ACR-accredited advanced imaging, and in February 2025 opened the LOS Surgery Center, an ambulatory surgery center with 8 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms dedicated to outpatient orthopedic, spine, and joint procedures.

The technology stack is built around multiple FDA-cleared surgical robotics platforms rather than proprietary software: the Globus Robotic Spine System for minimally invasive spine surgery, ROSA for total knee replacement, and MAKO for hip and knee arthroplasty. Clinical differentiation is concentrated in surgeon expertise and case volume, exemplified by Dr. Lon Baronne II's 600+ Globus cases (the most worldwide) and Dr. Adam Perry performing Acadiana's first robotic hip replacement. In March 2024 LOS partnered with Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic to form Gulf South Orthopaedic Partners, the largest independent orthopedic network in Louisiana with 54 board-certified physicians, while retaining the LOS brand in Acadiana.

The business model is professional-services revenue from insurance-billed consultations, surgical procedures, imaging, urgent care, and therapy, with no disclosed subscription, software, or enterprise contracting. Patients are acquired through physician referrals, sports medicine partnerships (UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns and multiple Acadiana Catholic high schools), community outreach, and direct access via scheduled appointments, walk-in urgent care, online requests, and the MyChart patient portal. The practice does not disclose pricing publicly and operates as an independent, physician-led private practice without external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

Legal name

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists, LLC

Website

https://laorthospec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists is Acadiana's largest independent orthopedic practice, operating six locations across Lafayette, Scott, Youngsville, and New Iberia with 17 board-certified specialists, a newly opened 8-OR ambulatory surgery center, walk-in orthopedic urgent care, in-house PT/OT, and advanced imaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Orthopedic care services
• Spine surgery
• Joint replacement
• Sports medicine
• Physical therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue from patient consultations, examinations, diagnostic services, and ongoing treatment across orthopedic specialties including spine, sports medicine, joint replacement, and trauma care.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from orthopedic surgical procedures including joint replacement, arthroscopy, spine surgery, and robotic-assisted operations performed at surgery center and hospital facilities.
3. Physical and Occupational Therapy: In-house rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, hand therapy, and specialized treatments like blood flow restriction therapy.
4. Advanced Imaging Services: Diagnostic imaging services including MRI, X-ray, and other imaging modalities for orthopedic diagnosis.
5. Orthopedic Urgent Care: Walk-in orthopedic urgent care services for acute bone, joint, and muscle injuries, operating outside traditional emergency departments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists (LOS) is a physician-led private orthopedic medical practice that diagnoses, treats, and surgically manages musculoskeletal conditions across multiple subspecialties (spine, sports medicine, total joint replacement, hand/wrist, foot/ankle, shoulder, hip, knee). Its offerings span the full continuum of orthopedic care, including in-clinic consultations, ACR-accredited advanced imaging (MRI), walk-in orthopedic urgent care, robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery at its dedicated LOS Surgery Center, and in-house physical/occupational therapy, with additional interventional pain medicine services. The practice serves patients across the Acadiana region of Louisiana through six clinical locations plus an ambulatory surgery center.

Product overview

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists is a comprehensive orthopedic practice operating as a single unified healthcare delivery platform rather than a modular software product. The practice offers a full spectrum of orthopedic services built around 17 board-certified specialists, including a Spine Center with robotic surgery capabilities (Globus, robotic spine), joint replacement using robotic assistants (ROSA, MAKO), sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hand/wrist care, and foot/ankle treatment. Supporting services include an Orthopedic Urgent Care clinic, an ambulatory Surgery Center with 8 operating rooms, in-house Physical & Occupational Therapy, Advanced Imaging (ACR-accredited), and MyChart Patient Portal. Recent additions include Interventional Pain Medicine and expanded foot/ankle specialty care. The practice serves Lafayette, New Iberia, Scott, and Youngsville in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Care Services Comprehensive orthopedic consultation and treatment across spine, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, hip, knee, and foot/ankle conditions, delivered by 17 board-certified orthopedic specialists to adults and children in Acadiana.
• Spine Center Comprehensive spine care including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions such as herniated discs, spinal arthritis, stenosis, and complex spine problems.
• Robotic Spine Surgery (Globus) Minimally invasive robotic-assisted spine surgery using the Globus Robotic Spine System, enabling precise surgical planning and smaller incisions, less tissue damage, and faster recovery than traditional open spine surgery.
• Total Joint Replacement Hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement procedures, including robotic-assisted techniques (ROSA and MAKO systems) and anterior approach hip replacement, for patients with degenerative joint disease and arthritis.
• ROSA Total Knee Replacement Robot-assisted total knee replacement using the ROSA system, providing customized surgical plans based on patient anatomy, improved accuracy, minimal tissue damage, and quicker recovery times.
• MAKO Robotic Surgery Robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement using the MAKO system with CT-based 3D modeling to enable precise implant positioning and personalized surgical plans.
• Foot & Ankle Care Specialized foot and ankle treatment including reconstruction, minimally invasive bunion surgery, ankle arthroscopy, ankle fusion, and fracture care, delivered by fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle specialists.
• Hand & Wrist Care Acadiana's only team of fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and wrist specialists providing surgical and non-surgical treatment for hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions in adults and children.
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine services for athletes and active individuals, including arthroscopic knee surgery, ACL reconstruction, osteotomies, and return-to-play care, with official partnerships with collegiate and high school athletics programs across Acadiana.
• Arthroscopic Surgery Minimally invasive joint surgery using an arthroscope (small incisions and specialized instruments) for diagnosis and treatment of conditions in the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, and hip.
• Interventional Pain Medicine Treatment of acute and chronic spine conditions through minimally invasive procedures including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and kyphoplasty.
• Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in orthopedic urgent care clinics in Lafayette and Scott that treat acute and chronic orthopedic injuries in adults and children, with regular office co-pays and no facility fees, Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM and Saturday 9 AM–6 PM.
• LOS Surgery Center Ambulatory surgery center at 300 E. Bluebird Drive in Lafayette with eight operating rooms (robotics-equipped) and two procedure rooms, dedicated to advanced outpatient orthopedic, spine, and joint replacement procedures.
• Physical & Occupational Therapy In-house rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, certified hand therapy, blood flow restriction therapy, dry needling, and McKenzie Method treatment at multiple Acadiana locations.
• Advanced Imaging ACR Gold Seal-accredited diagnostic imaging services including MRI for bones, joints, and soft tissues, utilizing advanced imaging technology for accurate musculoskeletal diagnosis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dr. Lon Baronne II performed 600 robotic-assisted spine surgeries with Globus system - most experienced surgeon worldwide with this technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alignment to create Gulf South Orthopaedic Partners, the largest network of independent musculoskeletal providers in Louisiana. Both organizations continue operating under existing brands while combining resources and expertise for enhanced patient care across a broader region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OrthoVirginia: Independent multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice with orthopedic urgent care, in-house MRI and PT, and ambulatory surgery centers — a regional independent orthopedic model comparable in scope and integration to LOS.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-subspecialty orthopedic specialty group known for joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine at scale. Comparable to LOS in that it operates as an independent physician-led platform expanding via regional partnerships rather than hospital employment.
• Texas Orthopedics: Independent multi-subspecialty orthopedic group combining joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot/ankle, and physical therapy under one physician-led umbrella — analogous in size, scope, and GTM motion to LOS.
• OrthoCarolina: One of the largest independent orthopedic specialty practices in the U.S., offering multi-subspecialty orthopedic and sports medicine care across a regional footprint with advanced surgical capabilities — a structural and scale comparable to LOS's growth ambitions.
• Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC): Founding partner of Gulf South Orthopaedic Partners alongside LOS. Both are large independent, multi-subspecialty orthopedic group practices in Louisiana offering spine, sports medicine, joint replacement, hand/wrist, and foot/ankle care with in-house imaging and therapy.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Independent multi-subspecialty orthopedic group practice with comprehensive spine, sports, joint, hand, and foot/ankle care plus in-house imaging and therapy. Structurally and operationally comparable to LOS's physician-led group model.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Independent orthopedic and sports medicine specialty group combining subspecialty surgical care with deep athletic partnerships (including university affiliations) — closely paralleling LOS's sports medicine playbook with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and area high schools.
• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Large independent orthopedic group in the Upper Midwest operating a vertically integrated platform including orthopedic urgent care, in-house imaging, physical therapy, and ambulatory surgery centers — the same integrated care model LOS is building in Acadiana.

Broad incumbents

• Ochsner Health: Large regional health system operating across Louisiana (including Acadiana/Layfayette General) with employed orthopedic physicians, hospital-based surgery, and increasingly its own ASC strategies. A key competitive incumbent for orthopedic referrals in LOS's territory.
• HCA Healthcare (Louisiana): National for-profit hospital system with significant Louisiana presence (e.g., Lakeview Regional, Tulane). Competes for orthopedic surgical volume via hospital-employed orthopedists and outpatient surgery expansion — a structural competitive threat to LOS's ASC economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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