Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic, Walk in, Federal Motor Carrier exams, Physicals
Keywords: Orthopedics, Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Workers comp, Travel Medicine Physicals, OSHA Surveillance, Drug Testing, Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Pre-Employment physicals, 24/7 After Hour call for work related injuries
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Acadiana Center was formed in 2002.
What is your primary product or service?
We provide a wide range of occupational medicine services and exams including physical exams, OSHA surveillance, drug and alcohol testing, (MRO) medical review officers, DOT-FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier, USCG (Merchant Marine), Crane Operator certificates and renewals, commercial dive exams per ADCI, DMAC and IMCA standards. We also provide food handler clearance, school physicals, international travel exams, return-to-work and fit-for-duty exams.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Orthopedics and occupational medicine work well together. Having and orthopedist onsite for orthopedic clearance saves time and money in getting workers back to work. Our orthopedists and occupational medicine providers regularly collaborate with one another when formulating diagnoses and treatment plans, ensuring our patients receive the best and most effective treatment for their condition.
Dr. Gregory Gidman is the owner of Acadiana Center for Orthopedic and Occupational Medicine. He is a 1973 graduate of LSU Medical School and a 1978 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Orthopedic Program. He completed two fellowships in hand surgery with Dr. Dan Riordan and Dr. Robert Horner. Dr. Gidman is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners since 1996. He is also a fellow in the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a member of the Louisiana Orthopedic Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society and the Lafayette Parish Medical Society.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Acadiana Center is a mufti-disciplinary medical practice that provides the quality of care our patients deserve. Our board-certified providers take time with each patient and draw upon their knowledge and experience to establish effective treatment plans. Our providers regularly collaborate with one another when formulating diagnoses and treatment plans, ensuring our patients receive the best and most effective treatment for their condition.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We presently have one location in Lafayette.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 2501 W. Pinhook Rd. We are across the street from the Pinhook WalMart and on the side of Burger King.
We are easily accessible from Highway 90, I-10 and I-49
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and debit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We service the entire Acadiana area. Lafayette Parish, Iberia Parish, St. Landry Parish, Vermilion Parish, St. Martin, Jefferson Davis Parish, Acadia Parish
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dr. Gregory Gidman
Jane LeVasseur
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday 7:30-4:30. Last walk in is at 3:30
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment that we have received is that most patients are extremely please with the care and treatment they receive.
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