About
Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Cascio brings more than 16 years of experience to CHRISTUS Health. He has practiced in Southwest Louisiana for 14 years.
Dr. Cascio is board-certified in Orthopedic surgery by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery with a Sports Medicine Specialty Certification. His practice focuses on knee, shoulder, hip, and cartilage injuries. He is trained in the latest minimally invasive arthroscopy surgery techniques.
Dr. Cascio earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University before earning his Medical Degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his internship and residency at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and his fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, where he participated in the care of the U.S. Ski, Colorado Rockies baseball, and Denver Broncos football teams.
Dr. Cascio attained the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Army Reserves and served a tour in Afghanistan from 2007-2008 with a Forward Surgical Team before returning to teach residents at the LSU Department of Orthopedics.
Dr. Cascio has published multiple articles in orthopedic surgery journals and has presented his research around the country and in Europe. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS), and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
Locations
Education & Certifications
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Education
Duke University Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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Residency
John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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Fellowships
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado - Sports Medicine
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Board Certifications
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
