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Southern Orthopaedic Specialists

Southern Orthopaedic Specialists

Southern Orthopaedic Specialists is an independent private practice providing comprehensive care of all orthopaedic conditions and injuries.

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  • Our Team
    • Dr. Timothy P. Finney
    • Gregor J. Hoffman, MD
    • Michael J. McNulty, MD
    • Chad W. Millet, MD
    • Field Ogden, MD
    • Andrew G. Todd, MD
    • Claude S. Williams IV, MD
    • Jonathan Finney, MD
    • Scott A. Buhler, MD
    • Wesley A. Clark, MD
  • About Us
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    • Uptown
    • Metairie
    • Slidell
  • Services
    • Specialties
    • Neck & Back
    • Shoulder & Elbow
    • Hand & Wrist
    • Hip & Thigh
    • Foot & Ankle
    • Knee & Leg
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Therapy
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Dr. Michael J. McNulty, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Board Certified Sports Medicine (Certificate of Added Qualifications)

Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

Dr. McNulty specializes in sports medicine. He offers several treatment options and procedures, including:

  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Labral/Instability Repair
  • Total Shoulder Replacement 
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • UCL/”Tommy John” surgery
  • Biceps Tendon Repair
  • Triceps Tendon Repair
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Multiligament Knee Repairs
  • Hip Arthroscopy and Labral Repair
  • Cartilage Reconstruction / Transplantation
  • Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Fixation / Repair
  • Biologic Medicine – Stem Cell & PRP Injections
  • Partial Knee / Oxford Replacement
  • Fracture Repair / Fixation

Michael J. McNulty, MD

Dr. Michael McNulty is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive treatment of shoulder, elbow, hip and knee disorders as well as fracture care. He is also at the forefront of biologic medicine, providing cell therapy options like mesenchymal stem cell therapy and PRP (platelet rich plasma).

Dr. McNulty received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. He then attended medical school and completed his orthopaedic training at the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. McNulty completed his orthopaedic sports medicine training under the guidance of Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he assisted in the orthopaedic care of the Washington Redskins, University of Alabama, Troy University, Alabama Ballet, and the Birmingham Barons and Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball teams. He also underwent advanced orthopaedic trauma training through AO International in Auckland, New Zealand.

Previously, Dr. McNulty assisted in the care of the New Orleans Zephyrs baseball team. He is currently the team physician for Isidore Newman High School.

Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • Medical: University of Texas-Southwestern, Dallas, TX

Training

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Texas-Southwestern, Dallas, TX
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
  • Orthopaedic Traveling Trauma Fellowship: AO International, Auckland, New Zealand

Professional Affiliations

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Greater New Orleans Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Baptist Hospital
  • Crescent City Surgical Centre
  • East Jefferson General Hospital
  • Touro Infirmary

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Uptown

2731 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115

Metairie

1615 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005

Slidell – NOW OPEN

1810 Lindberg Drive, Suite 3300, Slidell, LA 70458

Phone: (504) 897-6351
Medical Fax: (504) 897-6442

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