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Dr. Thomas Montgomery, MD

Dr. Thomas Montgomery, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Montgomery, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lafayette, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Montgomery has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 250 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (250 reviews)

Practice

1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102 Lafayette, LA 70508
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Montgomery is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Lafayette, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Montgomery specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Montgomery's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Montgomery

4.9

250 ratings, 176 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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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Apr 24, 2025
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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 20, 2025
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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 13, 2025
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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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Thomas Naquin – Feb 06, 2025
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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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Craig A Pellerin – Jan 30, 2025
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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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Dec 18, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Injection in hand – Oct 25, 2024
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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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Great Doctor! – Oct 24, 2024
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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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Denise – Oct 22, 2024
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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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Kirk G – Oct 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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Sep 26, 2024
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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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Helena Reese – Sep 17, 2024
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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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Rebecca V. – Sep 06, 2024
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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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Aug 27, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2024
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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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Jul 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2024
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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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Chase Landry – May 16, 2024
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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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Dayna – May 02, 2024
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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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Steve Roussel – Apr 30, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Having grown up in the Lafayette area and having attended Louisiana State University Medical Center for his medical degree, Dr. Montgomery believes strongly in supporting his local community and getting to know his patients on a personal level. ...read more

biography

Dr. Montgomery received his medical degree from Louisiana State Medical Center in 1988 where he ranked in the top five percent of his class. He is the recipient of the Chancellor's Award from the LSU School of medicine for academic excellence...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Ms School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Limited A.o. European Trauma Fellowship

    1994
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery And Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
  • University Of Southwestern Louisiana

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member

  • Southern Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • Southern Medical Association, Member

  • Blue Cross Blue Sheild Physicians Advisory Board, Member

  • Acadiana Orthopaedic Society, Member

  • Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Member

  • Louisiana Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • Preceptor for University of Louisiana Master in Nursing Program, Member

  • Louisiana State Medical Society, Member

  • Lafayette General Hospital Membership Corporation, Member

  • The Clinical Significance of Proximal Tibial Resection Level in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 360:174-181, 1996.

  • Orthopaedic Management of Dislocations of the Knee: A Comparison of Surgical Reconstruction and Immobilization. The American Journal of Knee Surgery. 8:97-105, 1995.

  • Management of Full Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff: A Comparison of Arthroscopic Debridement with Open Repair. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 3:70-80, 1994.

  • Traumatic Neuropathic Spinal Arthropathy: Ortho Review. 10:1153-1157. 1993.

  • Traumatic Neuropathic Spinal Arthropathy. J. of Mississippi State Medical Association. 6:209-21 1, June, 1992.

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, USL 1984 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, LSI-J 1987 Chancellor's Award, LSI-J School of Medicine, 1988

  • Colles Fracture: A Radiographic Analysis, 1991

  • Outstanding Resident Presentation:, 1991

  • Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons - Management of Full Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff A Comparison of Arthroscopic Debridement With Open Repair, 1992

  • Richards Orthopaedic Resident Conference Management of Full Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff, 1991

  • Outstanding Student, Louisiana Orthopaedic Association, 1988

  • Recipient of Charles S. Neer Il Award - American, 1992

  • Colles Fracture: A Radiographic Analysis Outstanding Resident Presentation:, 1991

Locations

Practice

Vizzi Peter1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102 Lafayette, LA 70508
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Practice

Thomas J. Montgomery M.D. PC449 Heymann Blvd Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette, LA 70508
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Practice

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists108 Rue Louis Xiv Lafayette, LA 70508
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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