Dr. John B. Logan, MD, FAAOS

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. John B. Logan, who serves patients in Lacombe, Louisiana.

Dr. Logan is a reputable, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who believes every patient deserves an individual approach to pain relief and healing. He works alongside Dr. Donald D. Dietze, MD, at their practice – Dietze and Logan Spine Specialists – located in Lacombe, Louisiana. 

Originally established in 1999 as The NORTH Institute, Dietze and Logan Spine Specialists is characterized by excellence in medicine, surgery, professionalism, and patient care. The practice continues to grow and evolve as Drs. Dietze and Logan implement advances in medical and surgical care. They remain dedicated to providing the finest in treatment for spinal patients, specializing in care for all areas of the spine related to injury, illness, sports-related issues, and congenital conditions.

A 1988 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Logan performed an internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in 1989. From there, he completed several residencies, including a residency in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in 1991, a residency in general orthopedic surgery at South Louisiana Medical Center in 1992, and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in 1993. Finally, he completed a fellowship in adult and pediatric spine surgery at Colorado Spine Center, P.C. in 1994. 

With a focus on the body’s musculoskeletal system, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

A Fellow of the American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS), Dr. Logan is a member of the American Pain Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the North American Spine Society, and the Louisiana Orthopedic Association.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Having been in practice for over three decades, Dr. Logan has been the recipient of several awards and honors. These include: Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016, 2018).

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