Dr. Paul Novakovich, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, LA, cares for damage to the tendons, joints, bones, & muscles, or the musculoskeletal system.
Dr. Paul Novakovich graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2006.
Dr. Novakovich has two offices in Louisiana where he specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Novakovich works with thirteen doctors including Dr. Sarika Gunda and Dr. Otis Drew.
An orthopedic surgeon in Louisiana, Dr. Novakovich is qualified to identify and treat trauma to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After reaching a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Novakovich will normally turn to surgery when all other treatment methods are already exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Novakovich is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Novakovich, but only those who participate in Medicare.