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Dr. Felix 'Buddy' Savoie III, MD

Dr. Felix 'Buddy' Savoie III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Felix 'Buddy' Savoie III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Orleans, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Savoie III has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tulane Medical Center and Slidell Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA

202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans, LA 70118
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48 ratings, 18 with a written review
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Dr Savoie and his Staff are miracle workers.
Dr Savoie, The shots you gave me in my right shoulder worked,. I was able to reach my back pocket with minimal pain before I left your office, also could reach new heights so I probably would not have to get on my toes to reach my shampoo (shoulder high) like I did this morning! Thank You So Much!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel J. LeCompte Jr – Aug 08, 2024
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Personable and efficient
Was taken for X-rays right away and seen by Dr Savoie right away. Quick diagnosis of torn rotator cuff of right shoulder thanks to my roller skating with grandchildren at Kindergarten graduation party. I received my injection today and start PT Thursday. Everyone I encountered was professional and courteous. I highly recommend the Riley Center location and Dr Buddy Savoie.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Allison Juge – Jul 30, 2024
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Got A Brand New Shoulder!
This was my 1 year post op appointment following up on my total replacement left shoulder surgery. Dr. Savoie and staff have been fantastic through the entire process. My outcome is great, with a fantastic range of motion and no residual pain at all.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2024
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Upper right extremity
Dr Savoie always remembers his patients and they definitely come first. I come from TN to get treatment for my shoulder.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2024
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He is the BEST
Dr and his team walked the extra mile to see my son with elbow injury,their care, support and knowledge kept us as parents who are in South Africa at peace.our son, a tennis player received hope to get back on court stronger and injury free after surgery. Dr Savoie was recommended by my son's 'american mom' who's son was also operated by Dr and vowed Dr's brilliancy. We feel honoured and blessed that Dr Savoie operated on our son! His after care phenomenal.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2024
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HE IS THE BEST!!
Dr. Savoie exudes and demonstrates both confidence and competence. He has a relaxed, engaging “bedside manner“ and is well known in orthopedic circles as being among the best.I feel fortunate to have had Dr. Savoie operate on my shoulder 12+ years ago and to do some remedial follow up procedures now.I would NEVER see ANYONE else!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Howard W. Streiffer – Aug 10, 2023
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Fantastic x2! (did both shoulders)
Dr Savoie is personal, answers questions in an understandable manner, and worked with me for a path to follow when I was not willing to have surgery. I went back to him four years later when I could not afford to put it off any longer. I wanted him to do both shoulders at the same time. He would not; and I am so grateful for his decision. My shoulders are back to new and I could not be more pleased. Sad to hear of other's horror stories from other surgeons. I thank God I had Dr Savoie. Front office staff could be better, but do not let that dissuade you from having the best surgeon and medical staff available!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2023
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Rotator cuff surgery
Dr. Felix was fantastic in fixing the four tears in my shoulder. The recovery was great considering I was told how painful it would be by people that went through the surgery with someone different. His staff is friendly helpful and professional. Thank you Dr.Savoie
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2023
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The finest shoulder surgeon in the world!
His staff is simply amazing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phillip Pogue – Nov 09, 2022
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I was able to get in to see Dr Savoie within a few days of my request for an appointment. He explained my condition and need for surgery of a complete AC joint separation. A few days later I was in surgery and ten days later I am back riding and jumping the horses. He has saved my career.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Holly Shepherd – Jun 20, 2020
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I have been a patient with Dr. Savoie for several years. He is a superb listener, a patient answerer of questions, and an empathetic practitioner as well as an outstanding technical specialist. I have a lot of experience with doctors, both as a patient and in a professional capacity; Dr. Savoie is the kind of doctor everyone wishes they would have for every ailment. He's absolutely the BEST!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 18, 2019
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My first appointment was 7-22-2019 with Dr. Savoie. A friend of mine recommended him, he was her surgeon about 10 years earlier. In 2012 I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast and lung cancer and as of today, after all treatment at M.D. Anderson I am cancer free. My bones have suffered greatly due to massive amounts of chemotherapy, high doses of steroids and six weeks of radiation. I needed a GREAT doctor to keep my deteriorating right arm and chest area in good condition, choosing Dr. Savoie was a true blessing. He is intelligent, caring and truly interested in keeping me mobile AND getting my bones back in better health. His team is SUPER WONDERFUL, from the appointment desk to the checkout and scheduling my next appointment. If you are truly looking for the BEST doctor and his FABULOUS TEAM to help with your injured or damaged body.....DR. Savoie IS THE BEST.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Gail Fortenberry in McComb, MS – Jul 23, 2019
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He has been exceptional at listening, and providing alternate solutions to problems that work.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sean S. – Oct 16, 2018
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I have more trust and confidence in Dr. Savoie than any other doctor I have ever visited. I have been a patient for 7plus years and he will be my go to Orthopedic surgeon hopefully forever. A wonderful man and a top rated doctor , I would rate him 6 STARS
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Charles Davis in Gulfport , MS – Oct 10, 2018
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Dr. Savoie did 2 revisions on some pretty brutal elbow injuries of mine. I happened upon Dr. Savoie because another surgeon could not fix my elbow. Now that Dr. Savoie has completed two complicated revisions on my elbows I am on the mend. He has the best bedside manner, understood how defeated I was by having to have a total of 4 major surgeries in 2 years, and puts up with my paranoia at the first sign that something could possibly be wrong. Dr. Savoie is an ortho magician. Thank you, Doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Tayler Hall in Gulfport, MS – Jun 12, 2018
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Dr Savoie is an amazing and caring person! He can diagnose your probmles almost to a T just by examining you! I had 4 things I had to have repaired and over a year later I am doing great! Him and his staff will answer you back quickly also! He spent time with me and explained everything everytime I went to see him! I wish he could do my knee surgery that I now need too! I have recommended him to many! He is the only doctor I would have ever allowed to do that surgery on me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Rachel – Aug 05, 2017
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He can accurately diagnose more from a simple physical exam on your shoulder (taking about two minutes) than most arthropods and radiologists can deduce from a contrast MRI. FABULOUS diagnostician; UNERRING surgeon. If you have a shoulder problem, this is the only surgeon you should let near you. If you are a medical student, this is the man you want to train you. Affable, modest, friendly. I've sent dozens of friends and family members to him, and all have been thrilled with their treatment
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Mandeville, LA – Apr 10, 2017
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Dr. Savoie did a nerve release surgery a month ago. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable. I trust Dr. Savoie 110% with any medical advice he gives me. He was able to relieve the severe pain that I lived with for over 2 years and I will forever be thankful! His staff are quick to respond to everything. His office truly is a one stop shop. Scheduling an initial appointment to get in is quite a wait but you have to wait for the best shoulder surgeon! They will see you immediately for emergencies though!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Candice Saxton in Metairie, LA – Mar 14, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Felix H "Buddy" Savoie is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine. He has been recognized as an integral member of virtually every respected organization relating to shoulder and elbow surgery.

biography

Dr. Felix Savoie, MD is a sports medicine specialist in New Orleans, LA and has been practicing for years. He graduated from Louisiana State University.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
  • Louisiana State University

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Office202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans, LA 70118
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Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans, LA 70118
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    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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