DR. CHASE LOBRANO

Raised in Baker, Louisiana, just outside Baton Rouge, Dr. Lobrano developed an early appreciation for the outdoors and enjoys various athletic activities. He and his wife, Dr. Susan Lobrano, whom he met and married during medical school at LSU Health-Shreveport, balance their professional and family lives with dedication. Together, they are proud parents of a daughter and two sons, and Dr. Lobrano attributes much of his personal and professional success to his wife’s exceptional support and partnership.

From a young age, Dr. Lobrano was drawn to medicine. He gained experience in medical clinics and hospitals throughout his teens and college years. His passion for orthopedics naturally guided him to an orthopedic residency and subsequent fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction.

Chase Lobrano, MD, has been a distinguished member of the FLEX Institute since 2017. As a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lobrano excels in adult joint reconstruction, focusing on knee and hip replacements. And also uses his years of training as an associate professor at LSU Oschner, teaching orthopedic residents about total joint replacement.

He is at the forefront of utilizing leading-edge techniques, including Mako Robotic Joint Replacement for both partial and total knee, as well as innovative hip replacement procedures including the Direct Anterior Approach.

FUN FACTS

  • Communication is definitely a two-way street for this doctor and his patients. Patients often leave the clinic feeling as if they just made a brand-new best friend. Dr. Lobrano is the king of putting his patients at ease while maintaining a direct and clear line of communication. He spends time educating and preparing patients ahead of surgery to create better outcomes.

    1. Lobrano has a massive respect for all he learned in medical school, his residency, his fellowship, and working alongside his FLEX partner, Dr. Steven Atchison. He is an assistant clinical professor at LSU/HSC—Shreveport while maintaining his full-time clinic.

  • Very early in his practice, Dr. Lobrano was recognized for his expert handling of some of the most challenging cases in Adult Reconstructive surgery. His colleagues are amazed by his calm determination in the face of these cases.

Total Joint Replacement & revision of total joint replacement

Dr. Lobrano is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacements. He brings expert precision and patient-centered care to hip and knee replacements, helping patients restore mobility and return to the activities they love.

EXPERTISE

Performs Robotic Surgery

Using advanced Mako SmartRobotics™ technology, Dr. Lobrano performs joint replacements with increased accuracy and faster recovery. These robotic-assisted surgeries offer personalized joint alignment and optimal outcomes.

Direct Anterior Approach – Hip Replacement

This muscle-sparing technique allows for faster recovery, reduced post-op pain, and a quicker return to daily activities. Dr. Lobrano is one of the few regional surgeons highly experienced in this approach.

Being able to replace a knee or hip and get a patient back to where they want to be is just unbelievable... I'm so lucky that I get to watch that happen.

Dr. Chase Lobrano