Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists

Orthopedic Hospital • Lafayette, LA • Since 2008 • Multiple locations across Acadiana (including Lafayette, Scott, New Iberia, Youngsville) locations

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Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists (L.O.S.) is a private medical practice based in Lafayette, LA, founded in 2008. They specialize in orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine with services including spine care, orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, and advanced imaging (X-ray, MRI) and rehabilitation. They operate 9 offices across Louisiana, including Lafayette and New Iberia, with locations on Rue Louis XIV in Lafayette (HQ) and 500 N Lewis St in New Iberia, plus clinics in Scott and Youngsville. No referral is needed in most cases. They offer telemedicine and patient education, and have a dedicated Rehabilitation Department. Contact: 337-235-8007 (appointments) or 337-889-3106 (rehab).

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Clinic Type

Orthopedic Hospital

Address

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists locations in Acadiana, including Lafayette, New Iberia, Scott, Youngsville (multiple locations)

Phone

337-889-3106

Email

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Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8 AM–8 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM

Website

https://laorthospec.com/

Services Offered

Orthopedic surgery
spine surgery
sports medicine
shoulder procedures
foot and ankle procedures
physical therapy
occupational therapy
orthopedic urgent care
robotic spine surgery
rehabilitation
joint procedures
revisions of shoulder/other joints

Technology & Equipment

minimally invasive spine procedures
robotic spine surgery
advanced imaging technology
X-ray facilities
outpatient ambulatory surgery center (LOS Surgery Center)

Team

Dr. John Daniel Fruge, MD, board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Medicine (interventional pain medicine specialist) — Physician/Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Wood, Specializes in foot and ankle procedures (foot and ankle reconstruction) — Physician/Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Do I need an appointment for Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics?

No appointment necessary, walk-ins are welcome.

Where are the locations for orthopedic care?

Locations across Acadiana including Lafayette, Scott, New Iberia, Youngsville.

What are the hours for the Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics?

Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM, Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM.

Do I need an appointment for the Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics?

No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.

Where is LOS Surgery Center located and what will it offer?

Located in Lafayette, LA, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center offering outpatient orthopedic and spine procedures.

Where are LOS facilities located?

Facilities across Acadiana including Lafayette, Scott, New Iberia, and Youngsville.

What services are provided at LOS facilities?

Orthopedic urgent care, physical and occupational therapy, outpatient procedures, X-ray, and specialist exams.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

rater8: 4.90 out of 5 stars (aggregate across locations) (Approximately 975 to 1,200 verified ratings depending on the specific dataset/timeframe)

Patients praise

Highly professional, friendly, and efficient staff members
Compassionate, thorough, and communicative physicians
Effective treatment options offered, including non-surgical approaches like physical therapy and injections
Clean, organized, and welcoming facility environment

Common complaints

Long wait times and rushed appointments reported by some patients
Communication issues between staff or doctors mentioned in isolated complaints
Dissatisfaction with billing or additional fees encountered during visits

"Dr. Kyle is thorough, courteous, compassionate, and easy to talk to. He outlines both surgical and conservative options... rather than immediate pushing for surgery. His staff is widely praised for being efficient, welcoming, and helpful."

— rater8 (Dr. James Kyle, M.D.)

"I was there for over 2 hours (they were running very late) and the doctor barely took the time to talk to me. Appointment seemed rushed."

— rater8 (Dr. James Kyle, M.D.)

"big fat liar!!! do not waste your time going to this place! none of the doctors here seem to be on the same page!"

— Yelp

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists Adds Interventional Spine Specialist - Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists — Sep 15, 2025
Construction begins LOS clinic Youngsville Louisiana | Business | theadvocate.com — Oct 30, 2025
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists to open new practice - Becker’s Spine Review — May 18, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.