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Dr. Peter Vizzi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Male · Age 51

Dr. Peter Vizzi, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Lafayette, LA and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from University Of Florida in 1993 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.

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(337) 233-3201

Peter D. Vizzi MD AMC, Lafayette, LA

1301 Camellia Blvd Ste 102

Lafayette, LA 70508

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Dr. Vizzi accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
AvMed: Open Access
Benesys
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Commercial Insurance Company
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Tricare: TriCare for Life
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO

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Dr. Vizzi's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vizzi treats Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Vizzi treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Knee Disorders

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vizzi treats Knee Disorders more than 86% of his peers

Dr. Vizzi treats this condition more than 86% of his peers

Osteoarthritis of Knee

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vizzi treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Vizzi treats this condition more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Vizzi's conditions and procedures:

Achilles Tendinitis
ACL Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arm Surgery
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Ataxia
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
De Quervain's Release
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
Fracture Care
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Pointer Injuries
Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Sprain
Knee Surgery
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
Myelopathy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spine Disorders
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fracture

About Me

Care Philosophy Biography

Dr. Vizzi and staff are committed to diagnosing and treating patients' conditions as effectively and as efficiently as possible. We believe that good communication with our patients contributes to our success. Accordingly, we encourage our patients t...

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Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
Orthopedic Arthroscopy

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Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

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Education

1998

Orlando Regional Healthcare

Residency Hospital

1994

Orlando Regional Healthcare

Internship Hospital

1993

University Of Florida

Medical School

1989

Loyola

Undergraduate School

1998

1994

1993

1989

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Vizzi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vizzi

4.6

Based on 17 reviews

5 Stars	88.23529411764706%	(15)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	5.882352941176471%	(1)
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1 Star	5.882352941176471%	(1)

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I just had 3 meniscus tears cleaned up and a cyst removed from the same knee. I experienced no pain after surgery and felt confident in my care through the whole process. Dr. Vizzi is very professional and to the point. His staff is warm, friendly, and very personable. I’ve already referred a...Read More

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Regina in Lafayette, LA – Mar 30, 2018

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I’m so greatful to Dr. Vizzi! I have severe osteoarthritis. I was having horrible pain just walking. I heard of Dr. Vizzi when I was taking injections to help the pain. I made an appointment and couldn’t be more pleased! Dr. Vizzi was very easy to speak to. He listened to all I had to say. He...Read More

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Kathy Doucet in Carencro, La – Feb 05, 2018

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Mother, 93, saw Dr Vizzi with severe knee pain and inability to walk on it. She was X-rayed, given a cortisone shot and sent on her way. We asked about surgery down the road and he said she's too old. A week later we saw another orthopedist who took fluid, discovered a severe infection and she had...Read More

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Terry Angelle in Breaux Bridge, LA – Nov 02, 2016

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