Dr. Felix H “Buddy” Savoie is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Sports Medicine. He has been recognized as an integral member of virtually every respected organization relating to shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.

Dr. Savoie has held numerous leadership positions and served as President for several organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2023), Arthroscopy Association of North America (2010), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2016), Orthopaedic Learning Center (2016), and Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (2016). In addition to building a successful clinical and surgical practice, Dr. Savoie has devoted his career to grow and advance the field of Orthopaedics. He has trained hundreds of medical students, residents, and fellows, including a host of surgeons who visit from across the world to observe and rotate with him year-round. He has authored more than 1,000 publications and continues to develop new academic and clinical research using his own data, alongside other international innovators.