Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Nick Pappas, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in hand surgery who specializes in various hand and upper extremity conditions.
A New Orleans native and graduate of Saint Martin's Episcopal School, Dr. Pappas currently resides in Metairie with his wife Regina (a dentist) and their two-year-old son. His father, who bears the same name, practiced cardiology in the area for over 40 years.
Education
Undergraduate: Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Medical: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Training
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Procedures performed: carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, trigger finger release, thumb/finger joint replacement, ganglion cyst excision, flexor/extensor tendon repairs, hand/wrist ligament repairs, nerve repairs, wrist arthrosc
Board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, Brian Kindl, MD, brings more than a decade of experience in orthopedic surgery to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute, serving the men and women living in and around Metairie, Hammond and Slidell, Louisiana.
Dr. Kindl began his professional education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degree. During his time at LSU, Dr. Kindl swam on the varsity squad and won the title of Academic All-American.
Following graduation, Dr. Kindl completed an internship and residency. He continued his advanced training in orthopedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. While in Birmingham, Dr. Kindl trained under the world-renowned orthopedic physician, Dr. James Andrews.
Dr. Kindl subsequently completed a year-long fellowship in sports medicine at the non-profit education and research organization, Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond.
At his private practice, Dr. Kindl specializes in upper extremity and sports medicine surgical procedures. He’s also an orthopedic consultant for several professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, including Hampden Sydney College in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
Dr. Kindl loves helping ease his patients’ pain and improving their quality of life. He has years of experience performing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, emphasizing easier, and quicker recovery.
He welcomes any man or woman seeking relief from pain caused by chronic illness, sports or work-related injuries to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute today.
Dr. Espinoza joined the Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine (OCSM) in 2003 after completing his sports medicine fellowship at the University of California San Diego. He graduated from LSU Medical School in 1997, followed by his residency at the LSU Orthopedic Department from 1997 – 2002.
Dr. Espinoza is currently double board certified in the practice of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and served as the chief orthopaedic surgeon for New Orleans AAA baseball for over 15 years. Most recently, Dr. Espinoza worked with New Orleans Zephyrs/Babycakes, the AAA affiliate of the Miami Marlins. He also served as the team physician for the New Orleans Rugby team and previously served as team physician for St. Martin’s Episcopal School.
“Very professional staff. From my first visit in September, everyone was nice and pleasant. Both the medical staff and the physical therapy staff did a great job for me and the many customers who I encountered while I was at the clinic. I'll definitely refer to my friends and associates.”
Dr. Luis Espinoza, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Brian Kindl, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon 31.9 mi
Board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, Brian Kindl, MD, brings more than a decade of experience in orthopedic surgery to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute, serving the men and women living in and around Metairie, Hammond and Slidell, Louisiana.
Dr. Kindl began his professional education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degree. During his time at LSU, Dr. Kindl swam on the varsity squad and won the title of Academic All-American.
Following graduation, Dr. Kindl completed an internship and residency. He continued his advanced training in orthopedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. While in Birmingham, Dr. Kindl trained under the world-renowned orthopedic physician, Dr. James Andrews.
Dr. Kindl subsequently completed a year-long fellowship in sports medicine at the non-profit education and research organization, Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond.
At his private practice, Dr. Kindl specializes in upper extremity and sports medicine surgical procedures. He’s also an orthopedic consultant for several professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, including Hampden Sydney College in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
Dr. Kindl loves helping ease his patients’ pain and improving their quality of life. He has years of experience performing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, emphasizing easier, and quicker recovery.
He welcomes any man or woman seeking relief from pain caused by chronic illness, sports or work-related injuries to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute today.
Board-certified orthopedic shoulder surgeon, Brian Kindl, MD, brings more than a decade of experience in orthopedic surgery to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute, serving the men and women living in and around Metairie, Hammond and Slidell, Louisiana.
Dr. Kindl began his professional education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degree. During his time at LSU, Dr. Kindl swam on the varsity squad and won the title of Academic All-American.
Following graduation, Dr. Kindl completed an internship and residency. He continued his advanced training in orthopedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. While in Birmingham, Dr. Kindl trained under the world-renowned orthopedic physician, Dr. James Andrews.
Dr. Kindl subsequently completed a year-long fellowship in sports medicine at the non-profit education and research organization, Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond.
At his private practice, Dr. Kindl specializes in upper extremity and sports medicine surgical procedures. He’s also an orthopedic consultant for several professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, including Hampden Sydney College in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
Dr. Kindl loves helping ease his patients’ pain and improving their quality of life. He has years of experience performing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, emphasizing easier, and quicker recovery.
He welcomes any man or woman seeking relief from pain caused by chronic illness, sports or work-related injuries to New Orleans Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute today.
Peter Candelora, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon working closely with patients at Medical Marijuana Doctors of Louisiana in and around Metairie, Louisiana. He specializes in joint arthroplasty, including minimally invasive procedures for both hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Candelora started his medical career in his home state of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in biology at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. After graduation, he was accepted to the prestigious Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, to study medicine.
Once completing medical school, Dr. Candelora remained at Tulane for his residency in orthopedic surgery. He then completed specialty training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) affiliated Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Candelora then completed additional education in sports medicine at Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Candelora is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the Florida Orthopedic Association, the Florida Medical Society, the Pasco Medical Society, the Hughston Society, and Tulane’s Caldwell Society.
Dr. Candelora conducts evaluations for medical marijuana prescriptions to be picked up at a pharmacy near you. Medical marijuana can be used to treat a variety of chonic conditions that may not be treated with other medications.
At Medical Marijuana Doctors of Louisiana, Dr. Candelora and his staff strive to stay at the forefront of orthopedic technology to offer their patients the most current surgical innovations.
