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Dr. Blane Session, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Blane Session, MD
4.7 (193 Ratings)
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Dr. Blane Session, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.
Dr. Blane Session, MD
4.7 (193 Ratings)
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Dr. Blane Session, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Blane Session, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.

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Dr. Blane Session, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA and has 18 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center.They currently practice at Blane Sessions, MD and are affiliated with Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, AVALA Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital, Lakeview Hospital and Sterling Surgical Hospital. Dr. Session has experience treating conditions like Tenosynovitis, Limb Pain and De Quervain's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Session received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 193 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Session is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tenosynovitis
Limb Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Tenosynovitis
Limb Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amputated Arm
Amputated Finger
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arm Disorders
Arm Injuries
Arm Swelling
Arthritic Conditions of the Upper Extremity
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Wrist
Bone Disorders
Broken Finger
Cancer
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Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Displaced Growth Plate Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Hyperextension
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Elbow Strain
Finger Disorders
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint Sprain
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Forearm Fracture
Forearm Injuries
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Growth Plate Injuries
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Trauma
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strain of Muscle and-or Tendon of Forearm
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
McMurray's Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Blane Sessions, MD
    601 River Highlands Blvd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Louisiana Hand to Shoulder Center at Hammond
    15828 Professional Plz, Hammond, LA 70403
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    13:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Brinton Lake/Glen Mills Office
    500 Evergreen Dr Ste 10, Glen Mills, PA 19342
    Monday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    13:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    13:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Session
4.7
Based on 193 Reviews
5 Stars (174)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 04, 2024
If you are searching for a Wonderful doctor & caring staff, I can highly recommend Louisiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Dr. Sessions will assess your problem, lay out the options & do his best to relieve your issue. I am so grateful I trusted my nurse instincts & entrusted my care to Dr. Sessions.
P. Mulkey-Traina — Apr 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Health Science Center
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Philadelphia Hand Center/Thomas Jefferson Hospital
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Blane Session, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Session's profile.

Dr. Session frequently treats the following conditions: Tenosynovitis, Limb Pain and De Quervain's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Blane Session, MD is affiliated with Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital, AVALA Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital, Lakeview Hospital and Sterling Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Blane Session, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital

    42570 S Airport Rd, Hammond, LA

  • AVALA Hospital

    67252 Industry Ln, Covington, LA

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital

    1700 Lindberg Dr, Slidell, LA

  • Lakeview Hospital

    95 Judge Tanner Blvd, Covington, LA

  • Sterling Surgical Hospital

    989 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA