Jeffrey B. Witty, M.D., FAAOS

Dr. Jeffrey Witty is an orthopaedic surgeon at the St Tammany Health System Bone and Joint Clinic. Dr. Witty is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. He is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

He has specialized training in open as well as arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee with a main focus on the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He also surgically treats some conditions of the hip such hip tendon tears and hamstring tears.

Each patient is carefully evaluated through a comprehensive history (going over the problem in detail) and physical exam. When necessary, imaging studies such as x-rays (radiographs), CT (computed tomography), or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are utilized. In many cases, a diagnosis can be made without the need for advanced imaging studies. Once the evaluation is completed, treatment is discussed.

Treatment is tailored for the patient by taking into consideration their specific injury, goals, and expectations. Although Dr. Witty is an operative sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon, many problems can be successfully treated through the thoughtful application of non-operative methods. Non-operative treatment could consist of medication, injections, specific physical therapy protocols, and bracing among others.

The decision to proceed with surgical treatment is made one on one with Dr. Witty. Patients can expect to have a face-to-face discussion regarding the planned surgery, alternatives to surgery, and the postoperative course and recovery period. Questions are encouraged to help the patient understand their problem.

About Dr. Jeffrey B. Witty:

Dr. Witty was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but grew up in Mississippi. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Georgia where he graduated with honors with a bachelor of science in biology. He attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and graduated with his medical degree in 2008. Afterwards, he completed a five - year residency in orthopedic surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and an additional year of specialized training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi and the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New Orleans.

While Dr. Witty was at North Oaks Medical Center, he served as one of the team physicians for the Division I Southeastern Louisiana Lions where he treated athletes from all sports at SLU. He has provided sideline coverage and often traveled with the team to provide medical care.

About the St. Tammany Parish Bone and Joint Clinic

St. Tammany Health System's Bone and Joint Clinic provides a full range of orthopedic care, from knee and hip replacements to treatment of acute injuries from sports or other activities. The goal of treatment for each patient is to ease pain or discomfort and to help the patient return to normal daily activities.