Dr. Edward L. Morgan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Locations
The Orthopaedic Clinic
7925 Youree Drive
Suite 200
Shreveport
, LA 71105
About Me
Edward Morgan, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacements at The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Morgan works with injured patients to restore motion with improved agility and strength. Partnering with patients for treatment so they can return to an active lifestyle is his treatment philosophy.
A Shreveport native, Dr. Morgan graduated from Jesuit High School. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, followed by his doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His orthopedic surgery residency was at Tulane in New Orleans. Dr. Morgan completed his first fellowship in orthopedics and sports medicine in Australia, and a second fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
In addition to his work in the clinic, Dr. Morgan educates other physicians. He was an orthopedics instructor during his time at Mayo Clinic. He has spoken at medical conferences in the U.S. and worldwide. Dr. Morgan is the author of book chapters for orthopedic textbooks and has coauthored many articles in academic journals. He is currently an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at LSU School of Medicine and is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.
Dr. Morgan holds a seat on the board of Louisiana Orthopaedic Association. His memberships include Tulane Caldwell Society, Hughston Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Louisiana State Medical Society, Shreveport Medical Society and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
When not working with orthopedic patients, Dr. Morgan enjoys sailing, boating, skiing, hiking and traveling.
He is married and the father of a daughter who is currently a general surgery resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Education
Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic-Rochester
Fellowship:
North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center - Australia
Residency:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Internship:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Hip
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
- Baker's Cyst
- Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Bursitis of the Knee (Pes Anserine Bursitis)
- Femur Fractures
- Hamstring Muscle Injuries
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Fracture
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
- Joint Pain
- Knee Pain
- Loose Bodies in the Hip
- Meniscus Tear
- Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip
- Muscle Strain Injuries of the Thigh
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellar Fracture
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Septic Arthritis (of the Knee)
- Supracondylar Femoral Fracture
- Tibial Fractures
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibial Spine Fracture
- Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Procedures Performed
- Aspiration of the Prepatellar Bursa
- Bone Cement Injection
- Bone Density Scan
- Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery
- Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
- Femur Fracture Fixation (Dynamic Hip Screw Method)
- Femur Fracture Fixation (Stryker® Gamma Nail)
- Femur Fracture Fixation (Surgical Screws Method)
- Femur Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Rod
- Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar Prosthesis)
- Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar Prosthesis)
- Hip Joint Injection (Ultrasound or Fluoroscopic Method)
- Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic Technique)
- Microfracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect
- Multimodal Anesthesia and Pain Control
- Partial Meniscectomy
- Revision Hip (With Allograft)
- Revision Hip Surgery
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement (With Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy)
- Stem Cell Therapy for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
- Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain
- Steroid Injection for Knee Pain (Fluoroscopic-Guided Method)
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement (Computer-Assisted Robotic Knee Replacement)
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Knee Pain
- Viscosupplementation for Arthritis of the Knee