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Dr. Peter Blessey, MD

Dr. Peter Blessey, MD

Orthopedics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Blessey, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Covington, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433

Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Covington

Ochsner Health Center - Covington1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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New Patient?
(985) 273-5027

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Blessey is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Blessey specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Blessey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blessey

2.7

27 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 11, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Jeremy P. – Jun 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Hughes – Feb 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Lynn – Sep 07, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Judy J in Covington, LA – May 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hammond, LA – Oct 12, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Adele Demola in Madisonville, LA – Jun 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oschner of Covington in Covington, La – Jan 22, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan in Covington, LA – Jan 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
J.D. in Covington, LA – Jan 01, 2016
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care philosophy

We strive to provide the highest quality orthopedic care in an efficient manner while always respecting the patient. This is done through a conservative approach where we will always attempt to manage problems nonoperatively before proceeding to surgery.

biography

Dr. Blessey earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Blessey practices at Ochsner Health Center Slidell and Ochsner Health Center Covington.
  • Orthopedics

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  • University Of Virginia

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Florida

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

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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