About Us: Surgeon Information
"It has been my desire to assemble the finest team of specialized orthopaedic healthcare providers that Central Louisiana has to offer. I am commited to using my God given opportunities to help every patient who walks through our doors achieve and maintain an active lifestyle and orthopaedic health."
David F. Pope, MD
Board-Certified Orthopaedic SurgeonFounder of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Specialists
Dr. David F. Pope is the Founder of Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialists and a local leader in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic care since 1996. Along with his wife and three children, Dr. Pope enjoys an active lifestyle and understands the importance of maintaining good physical health.
Patient education is of paramount importance to the successful treatment of any orthopaedic problem. Dr. Pope and his staff spend time with each patient making sure that they understand the nature and cause of their injury or condition. Improving the patient's awareness of the cause, proposed treatment options, and expected outcomes of their problem better assures success and a satisfied patient.
Preventing a potential injury or orthopaedic problem is much easier than treating it once it occurs. Dr. Pope helps each patient identify potential problem areas and makes recommendations to prevent injury or illness before it occurs. Whether it is discussing osteoporosis, suggesting modifications to a weightlifting routine, or conducting pre-season screening for high school baseball pitchers, Dr Pope is committed to injury prevention.
When injuries do occur, then Dr. Pope is well qualified to offer non-surgical and surgical treatment options for that patient. Having completed advanced training in sports medicine, Dr. Pope understands the importance of aggressive rehabilitation in the non-surgical treatment of injuries when possible. On the other hand, if surgery is indicated then Dr. Pope has the experience to help that patient using advanced arthroscopic techniques to treat shoulder and knee injuries including rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, and meniscal repair to name a few. Dr. Pope is well experienced in performing minimally invasive knee replacement and, along with the help of his partner, Dr. Jeffrey Garrison simultaneous bilateral knee replacement has become commonplace.