North Oaks Clinic Building
15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive
Suite 100
Hammond, LA 70403
DO MORE.
BE UNSTOPPABLE.
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Whether you are an athlete or weekend warrior suffering from an injury, you can trust North Oaks Sports Medicine to get you back in the action. Our team is comprised of sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists and athletic trainers who manage your condition from onset through your rehabilitation process.
Our team is led by sports medicine specialists Drs. Katy Morris and Jeffrey Witty. They treat active people of all ages – from athletes to folks who enjoy regular exercise to those who perform high impact job duties. Their goal is to reduce time away from your sport or job and maximize your function so you can do more of what you love.
Drs. Morris and Witty are supported by an extensive team of experienced orthopaedic/sports medicine professionals.
- Physician Assistant Randy Herrin
- Nurse Practitioner Rae Pitcher
- Sports Performance Supervisor Akeem Robinson
- Sports Nutritionist Leslie Ballard
- Sports Physical Therapists
- 3 Sports Performance Specialists
- 4 Collegiate Athletic Trainers
- 11 High School/Junior High Certified Athletic Trainers
Community Involvement
- Official Health Care Provider of Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics
- Official Club Sponsor for the South Tangi Youth Soccer Association (STYSA)
- Partner with 13 area schools throughout Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes to keep student athletes healthy and provide free sports physicals annually
- Provide onsite care at practices and games and follow-up rehabilitation to help injured athletes safely return to the game
- Recognize “student-athletes of the season”
- Provide continuing education and injury prevention tips to coaches and parents
- Provide athletic trainer coverage at local races and tournaments
Our Programs
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Orthopaedic CenterWith Orthopaedic Specialty Center locations in Hammond and Livingston, our fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians evaluate, treat and rehabilitate active people with the support of therapists and trainers. Our specialty center offers all of the resources you need to return to action – from diagnostic imaging, specialized care, rehabilitative therapists and advanced surgical technology.
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Rehabilitation ServicesNorth Oaks offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, so your specialist can work directly with our therapists on your customized treatment plan. We have sports-focused therapists and certified strength and conditioning specialists who have extensive experience in treating professional, collegiate and younger athletes as well as active people.
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Concussion ManagementOur Concussion Management Program is led by Impact-Certified Specialists who monitor you from concussion onset through recovery. We perform manual testing, Impact Testing and SCAT (sport concussion assessment tool). We enforce strict protocols for return to play, return to learn or return to work. We have direct access to a neurosurgeon and neurologist to ensure you are receiving the highest level of care.
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Sports PerformanceOur Sports Performance Specialist provides custom, science-driven exercise programs to enhance athletic performance and build fluid, dynamic athletes who are less prone to injury. Our specialist is a resource who coaches can consult with for programming, safe practices, exercise technique or strength and conditioning questions.
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Sports NutritionNorth Oaks Sports Nutrition provides evidence-based nutrition education and counseling for athletes, coaches and active individuals. Our registered sports dietician provides one-on-one consultations and implement safe and effective nutrition strategies with the goal of enhancing performance and/or recovery. This program is an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team that offers complete care for athletes, as optimal nutrition is a key to success.
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Athletic TrainersWe have 4 collegiate and 11 high school athletic trainers who are committed to keeping athletes healthy – on and off the field. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. All of our trainers are licensed and certified.
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-Alice
We love Dr. Morris! She's the best. I am a frequent flyer with 3 boys. She treated ALL of us with the utmost respect when answering questions about surgery and injuries. Always made the boys feel like part of the process and made sure they were comfortable with everything. Hopefully we are done with surgeries, but if not, she's our doc!
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-Albert
Dr. Witty repaired my shoulder, and now I am pain free and on the road to recovery. Great doctor! Explained everything to me. His staff is also great. Everyone there treated me with the upmost respect and care. Thank you so much Dr. Witty!
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-Tab
Dr. Morris is easy to talk to. She uses down to earth terms and analogies to make things easy to understand. Staff is friendly too. I would recommend them to anyone.
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-James
Dr. Witty explained in detail his findings and outlined, again in detail, his recommendations. There was ample time for questions and answers.
Locations
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North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex 17199 Spring Ranch Road
Suite 100
Livingston, LA 70754
