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Nathan Cohen, MD

Location Information
  • Primary Location
    Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists - Memorial Hospital
    1717 Oak Park Blvd.
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Hours
    Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tue: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wed: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    Please call 337.494.4900 for more information.

Meet Nathan Cohen, MD

Dr. Nathan Cohen is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive joint replacement for hips and knees, day surgery joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery of the knees. He is a founding member of Orthopaedic Specialists at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cohen’s initial education was in chemical engineering followed by a Master of Medical Engineering degree from world-renowned Imperial College, University of London, England. Dr. Cohen graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s medical school in his native Canada. He completed his internship at St. Paul’s Hospital at the University of British Columbia and his residency at University Hospital and Victoria Hospital at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Along with his clinical work with Orthopaedic Specialists, Dr. Cohen has also presented and published scientific research on stress analysis in hips and knees and load bearing in hips and knees in relation to joint replacement. He instructs arthroscopic-assisted knee resurfacing surgery. Along with his research, Dr. Cohen is also a member of many professional medical organizations including the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Cohen is also the medical advisor for a medical technology company, BioflightVR, which is involved in 360 degree surgical filming and 3D virtual reality medical training.

Specialties:

  • Joint injections for pain management – hips, knee
  • Hip pain and osteoarthritis
  • Knee Pain and osteoarthritis
  • Knee ligament and meniscus
  • Knee replacement
  • Minimally-invasive joint replacement for hips
  • Arthroscopic surgery for knees
  • Day surgery total joint replacement
  • TRUMATCH knee replacement procedure
  • Resurfacing surgery for knees

Research:

  • Stress analysis in the hips and knees
  • Load bearing in the hips and knees
  • Principle strains in the human leg

Professional Affiliations:

  • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
  • Louisiana State Medical Society
  • Calcasieu Parish Medical Society
Education
  • College
  • Imperial College, University of London
    London, UKI
  • Medical School
  • University of Western Ontario
    London, ON
  • Residency
  • University of British Columbia - St. Paul's Hospital
    Vancouver, BC
  • University of Western Ontario - University Hospital
    London, ON
  • University of Western Ontario - Victoria Hospital
    London, ON
Insurances Accepted:
  • Aetna Health Inc., 
  • Blue Cross / Blue Shield, 
  • Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company, 
  • Hmo Louisiana, Inc., 
  • Humana, 
  • IMA, 
  • Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, 
  • Meritain Health, 
  • Office Of Group Benefits, 
  • Other, 
  • Self Insured, 
  • United Health Care, 
  • United Medical Resources, 
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
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I'm a new patient. Can I fill out the paperwork before my appointment?
To help prepare for your first appointment, you can download and print new patient paperwork prior to your visit. Please click Download under Patient Forms above. If you are not able to to do this before your visit, you can fill out paperwork in the office. Please note: some clinics may have other specific forms for new patients in addition to the forms above.
It's my first visit, do I need my medical records from my previous doctor(s)?
If you have seen another physician, it is helpful to have his/her previous office records. A consent for the release of information must be signed and then we can request records from your previous physician.
Do you need my insurance information at the time of my visit?
Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
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Yes, we require your insurance card at time of service. We will file all claims to our participating insurance groups. Payment of insurance co-pays, deductibles, and all fees NOT covered by your insurance company are expected at the time of service. Fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
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I would like to access my medical records. How do I do that?
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Medical records can be accessed through the Follow My Health or the My MMG patient portals. You can request a copy of your medical records by calling 337.494.3149 or faxing a request to 337.494.3148. To learn more about accessing your records or to complete a Request for Information, click here.