Biography
Dr. Benjamin Guevara was born and raised on the Louisiana North Shore. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville with a double major in American government and biology and returned home to attend medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. There, Dr. Guevara was accepted into the AOA Honor Society. He completed a residency at the famed Willis Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.
After five years of residency, Dr. Guevara completed a sports medicine fellowship under the world-renowned physician Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He gained experience treating athletes of all ages from elementary school to retirees. He helped treat some of the best athletes around the world in professional leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, as well as numerous colleges and universities. He returned home to the North Shore and joined Ochsner in Slidell, where he took over management of the sports medicine program and provides on and off-field coverage for almost all local high schools in St. Tammany Parish. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of numerous orthopedic societies and helps with training some of the medical students, residents, and fellows of the Ochsner program.
Dr. Guevara enjoys the opportunity to help get people back to the sports, habits, and hobbies that they enjoy. He takes pride in restoring function and quality of life to those who have been hurting. He appreciates the privilege of caring for the people of southern Louisiana and Mississippi. He uses state of the art techniques and materials to provide the best care possible in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. He tries to be as expedient and efficient as possible because your time is valuable but still answers all questions and engages in shared decision-making. He sees patients in Slidell and Covington. He specializes in the care of the shoulder and knee but treats problems of all bones and joints.
On a personal side, Dr. Guevara and his wife, Amy, are the proud parents of two children. They are actively involved as members of the Church of the King in Mandeville. He enjoys staying active through triathlons, CrossFit, and golf. He enjoys reading and is a huge LSU and Saints fan!
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Education and Training
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Internship
University of Tennessee
Field of Study: General Surgery
University of Tennessee HSC
Field of Study: General Surgery
Residency
University of Tennesse Campbell Clinic
Field of Study: Orthopedics
Fellowship
Andrews-Paulos Research and Education Institute
Field of Study: Sports Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedics
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine
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Excellent
Ver professional and excellent
I have already recommended Dr. Guevara to others because he is so good at what he does.
Good help
Dr. Guevara was great, I would recommend him to all of my Family and friends in which I've have done in the past.
Dr. G. and his assistant were amazing.
I felt very comfortable & confident in the Doctor. Very pleased
Dr was fantastic
Awesome Doctor
Very good.
Perfect.
Dr. Guevara is the best ortho doctor hands down. He is very compassionate and caring for his patients. He listened to all of my concerns and addressed them. He was not in a hurry to shuffle me out of his office like some doctors are. Excellent doctor. Highly recommend him.
He's the best
Dr Guevera is an excellent doctor!
Excellent doctor
Very good.
I will only recommend Dr. Guevara and staff to friends, family and co-workers. I already have!
Very good
Im happy with overall experience .
Excellent
Excellent Doctor