Specializing in orthopedic surgery, Mark Hontas, M.D. graduated from the University of Florida in 1974 and received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979. He interned at Charity Hospital until 1980 and then began his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine. He also served as a resident at the Atlanta Sports Medicine Clinic, Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital in Shreveport, Hughston Orthopedic Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, and the Rancho LS Amigos Hospital in Downy, California. Dr. Hontas was part of the Sports Medicine Fellowship program at the Tulane University School of Medicines Department of Orthopedics, and currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the same institution. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Hughston Society, Louisiana Orthopedic Association, Southern Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, St. Tammany Parish Medical Society and Tulane Caldwell Society. In addition to private practice, Dr. Hontas has performed extensive academic research and has been published in numerous different works.
Dr. Mark James Hontas, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
- 46 years of experience
- Sths Bone And Joint Clinic 71211 Highway 21 Ste A, Covington, LA 70433
Brief Intro
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Tulane University School Of Medicine - 1979
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Tulane University Medical Group
- 71211 Highway 21 Ste A, Covington, LA 70433
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Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
- Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
- Rotator cuff syndrome
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
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Procedures Performed
- Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
- Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Physical Therapy
- Wound Care
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Medicare
- Peoples Health
- Priority Health
- Humana
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare
- All Savers Insurance
- AmeriHealth
- Tricare
- Corvel
- AARP
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