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Dr. Roch Hontas, MD

Dr. Roch Hontas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Roch Hontas, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Covington, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
3 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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71211 Highway 21 Ste A
Covington, LA 70433

Locations

Bone & Joint Clinic

Bone and Joint Clinic71211 Highway 21 Ste A Covington, LA 70433
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(985) 273-5027

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hontas is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Hontas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hontas

4.0
54 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Extremely knowledgeable and understanding of concerns. Spends time my you and answers your questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2025
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Mr. J. Lewis
2025Doctor Hontas, in my eyes is a Very Skillful and Caring Surgeon. In late 2024, Doctor Hontas did Knee Replacement Surgery on both my knees with 100 Success and Satisfaction with both Surgeries. I do and would recommend using Doctor Hontas for Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery. Five Stars Thank You, “Doctor Hontas”
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeffery L. – Feb 05, 2025
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Dr. Hontas was very nice and caring doctor.I broke 4 metatarsals and dislocated my lisfranc joint on my right foot back in 2022 .He wa Simon call call the night I went to hospital and did ORIF the next day. Every time I had appointments post up, he explained my miraculous healing and performed X-rays.He is very knowledgeable and amazing doctor.I healed just fine after months, and appreciate his work he did on my foot.He sent me home health nurse and physical therapist and aid.I followed with 3 months of physical therapy and was able to walk without a boot after 3 months post up.If you break a bone or have joint problems , I recinebs him to be your doctor!! And he always dressed so professionally.!!!!! If you need an orthopedic surgeon, I recommend him.I shattered my fibula and broke my tibia in 11/2023. I was sad that he wasn’t on call that weekend I went into the hospital on the 18th and had surgery on the 19th with another doctor but I got to see him when he made rounds on the weekend and I seen his brother the following weekend when he made rounds!!!!! I so wished dr.Hontas was on call that weekend of this year because of would’ve had him again. But even though he didn’t do my surgery this time, I am following up with him postop. I do not like the doctor that I currently have so I’m switching to him if he needs to do x-rays, he can do x-rays and
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Selina Brouillette – Dec 13, 2023
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Lifelong pain from Dr Roch Hontas!
First, Dr Roch Hontas is NOT Board Certified. Second, I went in for what he insisted was a “routine” surgery to remove a heel spur and release the plantar fascia. I was never the same after that surgery. He damaged the nerve that feeds the bottom of my right foot. He refused to see me in the office for continued followup even thought I was in horrible pain. Within 4 months he was referring me to a pain management doctor. I was changed forever after that surgery. I have lived with this pain for 26 years. Run don’t walk to another doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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K. A. – Sep 13, 2023
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Dr Hontas did my total knee replacement. He and all his staff are excellent ! I’ve recovered beautifully with zero complications.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Robin HATTAWAY – Aug 30, 2023
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Dr Mark treats everyone special. He takes his time and explains everything
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Terrie – Oct 16, 2022
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I found him to have no empathy..
Doctors should not talk down to their patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2022
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Messed up on husbands hip replacement
Husband on 3rd hip replacement but first for that side. He could tell something wasn’t right from right after surgery and the first time he walked. Three months later he felt a pop in the front of the thigh and hurt worse for several days. It took several appointments to convey to this Dr. there definitely was a problem. He did a bone scan then referred us to another Dr saying the stem had turned loose and this surgeon did that type of repair surgery. We just had the surgery this last Monday and his quadricep muscles had turned loose and the hip ball and socket were not situated correctly so that had to be replaced. Already my husband is not in as much pain, but has a very restricted movement with his hip and is ordered to do next to nothing for the next 6 weeks. We do not appreciate that Dr. Hontas made it sound like my husband had done something when he had not and then didn’t tell us the truth about the hip replacement failure. If only I could rate him a zero!!!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2022
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An excellent orthopedic surgeon. He's been taking care of me since 2002!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan Monnerjahn – Jan 17, 2022
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Dr Honda’s is a very caring and thoughtful doctor. His compassion and empathy for my physical and emotional health was evident during my visit with him. I Highly recommend him to anyone in need of an orthopedic surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Colonel – Jun 23, 2021
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Unprofessional , ugly staff and non- caring Doctor!! Seek care elsewhere!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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A – Jan 09, 2021
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Dr. Roch has treated my mom for years. She had her knee replaced, had some difficulties after surgery, but was able to overcome them with Dr. Hontas’ encouragement and excellent care. Several of my family members are patients of Dr. Roch. His entire team is amazing; his nurse Dana is wonderful and office staff is excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie Byrne – Jan 07, 2021
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Hey Roch, Remember biscuit boy?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 01, 2020
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Dr hontas And his staff was very professional from the phone call to set up an appointment to the office visit, I was recommended by a friend to see dr hontas and I will recommend dr hontas to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Darrin t – May 01, 2020
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I would recommend Dr Honda
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Burchfield in Springfield , LA – Apr 13, 2019
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Someone literally took the words right out of my mouth. I’m going to keep it short. STPH referred us to Him from a injury which resulted in the ER. From the moment the appt was made to checking in the staff was beyond rude. We waited over an hr, also mind you we waited a WEEK of being injured to be seen! Dr was rude, condescending, did not give a treatment plan. Did not care my husband was in pain and literally walked out of the room to another pt. He did not even give an exam.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Covington, LA – Mar 14, 2019
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Very unprofessional, Rude and abrupt, not punctual, condescending attitude, did not do physical exam, rushed diagnosis and no treatment plan offered. And he is NOT and has never been board certified ! Does not respect his profession.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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Dr. Roch has treated me for several orthopedic issues; broken feet, broken arm broken wrist, broken knee and torn rotator cuff. Each time I have seen him his manor has put me at ease so that I was more able to relax and accept not only my diagnosis but also what procedures had to be done. I have quickly referred him to several friends and family members already, knowing they would receive excellent care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Schaeffer – Apr 23, 2017
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I must follow up on a review ive done a few months ago....... i had an experience with his office that made me feel a certain way about his team that wasnt pleasant, so i wrote an unpleasant review. However i have been proven wrong on so many levels!!!!! Ive come to learn and realise that dr hontas is a great dr that deserves all the admiration and respect i could possibly give. I have never been so wrong. If u need a ortho surgeon and a good team....... You just found it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Douglas Flores in Covington, LA – Apr 09, 2017
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I've had some complications with a broken foot and was getting frustrated. I recently switched to Dr. Hontas. I called and pushed up my appt. so I could get some clarification as to what is going on with my foot and what is the plan going forward. Dr. Hontas understood my feelings and concerns and took his time to thoroughly explain everything to me and my husband. Unlike the doctor I was seeing, he really cares and is patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Charmaine Hastak in Covington, LA – Apr 03, 2016
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As physician and patient, we work together to accomplish a desired goal. My role is to provide accurate information about the condition or diagnosis including treatment options that may or may not involve surgical intervention. The patient's role...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Tulane University Hospital And Clis

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Tulane Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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