Dr. John Sledge is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing at Lafayette Bone & Joint Clinic in Lafayette. He is dual fellowship trained with areas of interest in hip disease and spine disease. He has additional experience and frequently lectures on computer assisted surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the American Spine Injury Association, and the Spine Trauma Study Group. Dr. Sledge has numerous medical publications on various topics and is continuously active in research projects.Education:Dr. Sledge earned his B.A. from Wesleyan University in Middleton, CT and his MD from the Rochester School of Medicine. He performed his internship and residency through Harvard University in Boston, MA.Dr. Sledge is one of Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital's Physician Owners.
Dr. John Byron Sledge, MD
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
- 35 years of experience
- Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital 1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
- (337) 769-4100
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Childrens Hospital
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry - 1990
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
Location & Hours
- Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
- 1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Specialties Treated
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Bunions
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Spinal Stenosis
- Rotator cuff syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
- Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
- Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Aetna
- Peoples Health
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- UnitedHealthcare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Medicare
- Humana
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