Dr. Louis Almekinders, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine  · Â
Male  · Â
Age 61
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Dr. Louis Almekinders, MD is an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist in Durham, NC. He graduated from Erasmus University / Erasmus Medical Center and specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, sports medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Gateway Health Plan
- HealthSmart
- +Â 9Â More
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Top Care Areas
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Joint Pain
very high
more than 98% of peers
Rotator Cuff Tear
very high
more than 97% of peers
Osteoarthritis
very high
more than 94% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Almekinders "Although the primary focus of my practice is sports medicine I treat many patients who do not consider themselves athletes. By using a sports medicine approach I aim to avoid surgery but if needed can use minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques in many cases. My previous experience with elite athletes as well as patients from the community allows me to treat a wide range of problems. My research background keeps me on the cutting edge of orthopaedic surgery and provides patients with the latest scientific information and advances. Specifically with regards to shoulder and knee I am able to offer the full complement of treatment options such as cartilage resurfacing and transplants arthroscopic reconstructions and replacement surgeries including total and partial knee replacement as well as traditional and reverse shoulder replacements."
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3 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery
3 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Sports MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
87 Â Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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43 Â Procedures
- ACL Surgery
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Bicep Repairs
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Medicine Related Procedures
- Steroid Injection
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Shoulder Replacement
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Erasmus University / Erasmus Medical CenterMedical School | Graduated
- New Hanover Reg Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- University Of Nc HospsResidency Hospital | Completed
- Duke UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Dutch
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Dr. Almekinders accepts 18 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North CarolinaBlue Options PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Gateway Health Plan
- HealthSmart
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MedCostMedCost PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health Care
- POMCO Group
- TricareTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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