About Dr. Paul Buzhardt
Dr. Paul Buzhardt, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
A medical doctor with a focus on orthopaedics, Paul Buzhardt, M.D. has been practicing medicine since 2016 and specializes in robotic and minimally invasive hip and knee replacement.
Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, watching football, woodworking and spending time with his family. He practices here in Acadiana because he loves the people and the culture of the community, and it allows him to see more of his family.
Education
2006-2010
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, May 2010
2002-2006
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, May 2006
Post Graduate Education and Training
2006-2010
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, June 2015
2015-2016
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, July 2016
Medical Licensures
2012 – 2015
Alabama Medical License – Inactive
2015 – 2016
Kentucky Medical License – Inactive
2015 – Current
Louisiana Medical License – Active
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology (MAKOplasty®)
The Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery technology has transformed joint replacement procedures. This system is used by surgeons to perform total hip, partial and total knee replacements. It first became available in June of 2006 and had helped surgeons perform surgical plans more accurately. The Mako System helps surgeons provide patients with a more personalized surgical experience. It also protects soft tissues and ligaments allowing for a quicker recovery and typically lower pain than conventional joint replacements.