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Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Heard has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tulane Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA

202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans, LA 70118
Telehealth available

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Dr. Heard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heard

3.9

14 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
7%
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1 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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Peter – Apr 01, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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S. – Oct 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jessie Broadus – Feb 03, 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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Gary C – Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 07, 2023
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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
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Oct 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bart B. – May 20, 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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 05, 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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Anonymous – Mar 28, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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C. L. – Mar 28, 2019
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Mike in Slidell – Jun 06, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Joseph in Covington, La – Nov 05, 2016
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About Me

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care philosophy

Dr. Wendell M.R. Heard received his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 2005. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery fellowshi

biography

Dr. Wendell Heard, MD is a pain management specialist in New Orleans, LA and has been practicing for years. He specializes in pain management.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Pain Management

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  • Tulane University School Of Medicine New Orleans La 1985

    Fellowship Hospital
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University/rhode Island Hospital Providence Ri 2010

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Nashville Tn 2006

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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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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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

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Tulane Doctors - Sports Medicine Plus

Tulane Lakeside Orthopedic Clinic4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Metairie, LA 70001
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Sun: 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Directions

Tulane Doctors - Sports Medicine Plus

Sports Medicine Plus7030 Canal Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Directions

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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  • Tulane Lakeside Hospital

    4700 S I 10 Service Rd W
    Metairie, LA 70001
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