Bradford S. Waddell, M.D.
About
About Dr. Waddell
Dr. Bradford Waddell is an orthopaedic surgeon at Carrell Clinic who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee.
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Waddell attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Waddell earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, also in Shreveport. He went on to complete a general surgery internship as well as his orthopaedic surgery residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. Following his residency, Dr. Waddell received advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction and joint replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.
Dr. Waddell is an expert at providing specialized joint care for the hip and knee. His areas of expertise include anterior hip replacement, knee replacement, robotic hip and knee replacement, posterior hip replacement, and hip and knee revision surgery. Dr. Waddell utilizes innovative surgical technology in his practice, including the CORI◊ Surgical System for robotics-assisted hip and knee replacements. He is also committed to helping patients get back to enjoying an active lifestyle.
Throughout his medical career, Dr. Waddell has been actively involved in shaping the future of orthopaedics and medicine in general through research, health policy, and healthcare reform. He has published many peer-reviewed research articles, written multiple book chapters, contributed to magazine editorials, and given over 100 national and international presentations and lectures. Additionally, during his early years in practice, Dr. Waddell completed a two-year health policy fellowship with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Waddell is actively involved in community lectures and local charities. He also enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Jenny, and three sons, Sutton, George, and James.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
Medical Degree
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
General Surgery Internship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
Health Policy Research Fellowship
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Certifications and Affiliations
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Orthopaedic Association
Hospital Affiliations
- Baylor University Medical Center
- North Central Surgical Center
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
- Medical City Dallas
Awards and Honors
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Alton Ochsner Resident Leadership AwardAward given to the single resident in the Ochsner System that excels in leadership, patient care and research. |
2014 |
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ICJR Award of ExcellenceTransatlantic Orthopaedic Congress- |
2015 |
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Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Top Poster Award-1st PlaceOcular Radiation Exposure During Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Methods for Reduction of Exposure to Surgeon |
2015 |
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Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Top Poster Award-2nd PlaceTopical Tranexamic Acid Use in Knee Peri-prosthetic Joint Infections is Safe and Effective |
2015 |
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Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Top Poster Award-1st PlaceTotal Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation: A Case Report of Intra-prosthetic dislocation of a Dual Mobility Implant After Closed Reduction |
2016 |
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Hospital for Special Surgery-ARJR Clinical Excellence AwardAward given to the fellow who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills and commitment to patient care. |
2016 |
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American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Health Policy Fellowship |
2017-2018 |
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Clinical Orthopaedic Society Oral Abstract Award (Third Place)Pre-Operative Glycemic Control Predicts Peri-Operative Serum Glucose Levels in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty |
2017 |
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AAHKS Annual Meeting Best Poster Award (Infection)APre-Operative Glycemic Control Predicts Peri-Operative Serum Glucose Levels in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty |
2017 |
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Edward D. Fröhlich Research AwardProspective Evaluation of a Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Measurement System in Total Joint Arthroplasty |
2018 |
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Clinical Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting Top Paper AwardEarly Hip Fracture Surgery is Safe for Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants |
2018 |
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Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Top Paper AwardEarly Hip Fracture Surgery is Safe for Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants |
2019 |
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Physician Coordinator
Melissa Figirag
Phone: (214) 220-2468, Ext. 3329
Fax: (469) 232-9738
Contact Coordinator
Selina Lopez
Phone: (214) 220-2468, Ext. 3329
Fax: (469) 232-9738
Contact Coordinator
Physician Assistant
Katie McHugh, P.A.-C.
Nurse Practitioner
Lindsay Parks, A.N.P.-B.C., R.N.F.A.
Dr. Waddell
Specializes In:
- Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery
- Quad-Sparing Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Robotic-Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee & Partial Knee Replacement
- Hip Fracture Surgery
- Complex Hip & Knee Revision Surgery
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