What is an arthroplasty fellowship?
A fellowship is an extra year of training where surgeons learn unique skills in the field of arthroplasty (joint replacement).
About Dr. Pearson
Jeffrey Pearson, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Pearson was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He went to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for his undergraduate education and returned to Shreveport for medical school. He completed a residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and completed his fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee.
His special techniques include minimally invasive direct anterior total hip replacement and robotic knee replacement. Dr. Pearson is also one of only a handful of fellowship-trained joint surgeons in town.
Dr. Pearson is excited to practice medicine in his hometown where he grew up. His wife is also from Shreveport, and they are raising their three boys there.
Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking online.
Orthopedic Specialists of Louisiana accepts most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the major insurance plans we accept. If you do not see your insurance plan listed, please call our office to confirm.
A fellowship is an extra year of training where surgeons learn unique skills in the field of arthroplasty (joint replacement).
Orthopedic surgery residency is a 5 year program where one trains to become an orthopedic surgeon.
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