Dr. Joseph Finstein, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Finstein, who serves patients throughout the State of Louisiana.

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Finstein is affiliated with Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, working with patients at their offices in Metairie and Boutte, Louisiana. He specializes in sports medicine including injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle.

At Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, their mission is to professionally and courteously assist patients by the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries or disorders so as to achieve the most beneficial outcomes possible. Their goal is to have 100% patient satisfaction from any medical or non-medical service they provide.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Finstein attended Brandeis University where he played varsity basketball and was named Academic All Conference. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine where he was Treasurer of his class. 

Subsequently, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital/ Drexel University where he served as the Administrative Chief Resident and won multiple awards including Most Outstanding Resident and Most Outstanding Resident Teacher. He concluded his medical training with a fellowship in sports medicine at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University where he performed research that was presented nationally. He also served as an Orthopedic Consultant for both the NCAA Division I Women's Atlantic 10 Basketball Tournament and the Men's NCAA Division III National Soccer Tournament.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine 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.

In his professional experience, Dr. Finstein served as the Vice-Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at East Jefferson General Hospital, where regularly performs cutting edge technology procedures including arthroscopic surgery and robotic surgery. He is also the team Orthopedic Surgeon for De La Salle High School and treats many athletes throughout the greater New Orleans area. Prior to joining Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, he assisted in the care of athletes from the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, Soul and St. Joseph's University.

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.

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