Bone & Joint Administration • February 18, 2022
Dr. Arthur Hess Named Chief of Surgery at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Dr. Arthur Hess of the Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge has been selected as Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s 2022 Chief of Surgery. Dr. Hess joins a team of experienced and dedicated physician leaders at OLOL who are passionate about furthering the health and wellness of Baton Rouge and the surrounding communities. Dr. Hess noted, “It was an honor to be selected by my peers for this position, and it’s a privilege to serve. I’m looking forward to helping continue The Lake’s mission of providing healing to those in need.”


Dr. Hess is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, hip, knee and shoulder reconstruction, and hip preservation. Among his most specialized procedures is periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), a safe and effective treatment for hip dysplasia in both pediatric and adult patients which allows many to avoid the need for future hip replacements.


Dr. Hess attended the Tulane University School of Medicine and earned his medical doctorate in 2009. He completed the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program in 2014. During this time, he served as Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and earned the Executive Committee Award for the highest scores on the Orthopedics In-Training Exam (OITE). Following his residency, he completed his fellowship at the prestigious R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the first and only integrated trauma hospital in the United States. Referencing this experience, Dr. Hess also currently serves as the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic Trauma Director where he expertly steers the hospital’s trauma protocols and procedures.

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By Bone and Joint Clinic Staff April 1, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA, January 30, 2025 – Effective April 1, 2025, four distinguished orthopedic surgeons from The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will transition to Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic (BROC), continuing their commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care. The physicians joining BROC are: 1. Joseph "Jeb" Broyles, MD – Specializes in joint replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy, and cartilage regeneration. 2. Arthur "Art" Hess, MD – Specializes in trauma, hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction, and total joint replacement surgery. 3. Mat hew "Matt" Mazoch, M D – Specializes in shoulder and knee surgery. 4. Alan Schroeder, MD – Specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Beginning April 1, 2025, these physicians will operate under BROC's umbrella while continuing to see patients at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge's current location, 7301 Hennessy Blvd. Eventually, the doctors plan to transition to BROC's campus on Bluebonnet Blvd. The estimated timeline for that move is Summer/Fall 2025. In addition, Dr. Patrick Hall will be transitioning to his own practice, Hall Podiatry, that will continue to provide quality podiatric care to patients. Dr. Hall will continue to practice at 7301 Hennessy Blvd. until May/June 2025. After that date, patients may see him at a new nearby location. Dr. Christopher Belleau is transitioning to The Neuromedical Center in Baton Rouge.  Patients are encouraged to continue scheduling appointments at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge using the current process for the foreseeable future. To ensure a seamless transition, The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will provide detailed information to patients in the coming weeks, including the secure transfer of medical records and continuity of care. The health and well-being of patients remain the top priority, and The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, BROC, and Hall Podiatry are working together to make this transition as smooth as possible while maintaining uninterrupted care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, patients can contact The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge at 225-766-0050 or by visiting bjcbr.com . Patients can also reach BROC at 225-924-2424 or by visiting brortho.com .
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By The Bone & Joint Clinic March 10, 2025
Dr. Gerard Murtagh will retire from Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge on March 12, 2025, after a long and distinguished career dedicated to advancing orthopedic surgery.
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By The Bone & Joint Clinic Staff February 12, 2025
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