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James P. Gutheil

James P. Gutheil, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (337)470-5920

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About James P. Gutheil

About The Provider

For nearly 20 years, James Gutheil, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon, has focused on treating a full array of musculoskeletal conditions in children of all ages. Dr. Gutheil earned a medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, before completing an orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, and later a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. He worked in private practice in Lubbock, Texas, and Overland Park, Kansas, before joining Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health. Dr. Gutheil is licensed by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of the Pediatric Surgeons of North America, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons. In his spare time, Dr. Gutheil enjoys playing piano and drums, reading, golf, weightlifting, and following his favorite collegiate and NFL football teams. 

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Locations

  1. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Orthopedics
    • 8200 Constantin Boulevard, Floor 1, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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  2. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN'S HEALTH ORTHOPEDICS - LAFAYETTE
  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Children Specialty Center- Orthopedics
  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group Orthopedics
    • 1890 West Gauthier Road, Suite 115, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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  5. Lourdes Physician Group Pediatrics Orthopedic Clinic
  6. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Orthopedics - Lafayette

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Orlando Health, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, 2006
  • Residency: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Orthopedic Surgery, 2005
  • Medical/Professional Education: The Ohio State University, Orthopedic Surgery, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019

Insurance

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  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BCBS (All Products)
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana (All Products)
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • LA HealthCare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • People's Health
  • Shared Health
  • United Healthcare (All Products)
  • Vantage
  • Wellcare
  • Zelis

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

99 ratings, 10 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Excellent experience all around! A quick but thorough appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Dr G is AMAZING!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    The doctor is great and so are the nurses and staff. They are incredibly kind and friendly. It's just a really happy environment which makes it comfortable to be there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    The care provider was amazing and made me less nervous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. G is literally so awesome!!! He spoke to my 4 year old in a way she would understand. She still remembers everything he told her because he got to her level and spoke to her. Truly love his mannerism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    We appreciate how gentle and thorough Dr Guthiel was with our son's broken hand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Great service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I would recommend this office to anyone. From the ladies and the front desk to the ladies at the back you felt cared about

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Will ABSOLUTELY recommend.