LUTCHER — Dr. Michael Hartman, orthopedic surgeon and program director of the LSU Department of Orthopedics in New Orleans, started serving local patients in 2014 after offering a weekly, independent clinic in the medical plaza located next to St. James Parish Hospital.

Hartman, independent clinic physician at St. James Parish Hospital, was recently chosen as the interim orthopedic physician for the New Orleans Saints football team.

Hartman’s newest title will temporarily relocate his local practice to Ochsner Medical Center — Kenner.

Hartman plans to resume his clinic at St. James Parish Hospital at the conclusion of football season.

St. James Parish Hospital team members congratulate Hartman and wish him and his team best of luck during the 2017 Saints football season.

To schedule an appointment with Hartman, call 504-412-1700.

Appointments will be scheduled in Kenner until Hartman resumes his local clinic in Lutcher.