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Dr. Scott Yerger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Scott Yerger, MD
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Dr. Scott Yerger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, LA.
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Dr. Scott Yerger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Scott Yerger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Scott Yerger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, LA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Lsu Med Health Sciences Center|LSU Medical Health Sciences Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Iberia Medical Center. Dr. Yerger has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Gait Abnormality among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yerger received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 191 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Yerger is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Partial Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
MAKOplasty®
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
    4212 W Congress St Ste 3100, Lafayette, LA 70506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 703-3201
  2. 2 Office
    1448 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 233-5300
  3. 3 Office
    2025 Gravier St Ste 400, New Orleans, LA 70112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 568-4680

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yerger
4.9
Based on 191 Reviews
5 Stars (182)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 21, 2024
Excellent caregiver and great service
Anitaleblancburkenstock — Mar 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

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Internship

Internship
  • University of South Alabama Medical Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Med Health Sciences Center|LSU Medical Health Sciences Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic|Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Scott Yerger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yerger's profile.

Dr. Yerger frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Gait Abnormality. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Scott Yerger, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Iberia Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Scott Yerger, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Iberia Medical Center

    2315 E Main St, New Iberia, LA