Brad Culotta

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Brad Culotta M.D.

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About Dr. Culotta

Dr. Brad Culotta is a board-certified Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine Specialist serving patients at BROC’s Bluebonnet Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

A Baton Rouge native, Dr. Culotta earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital. He further specialized through a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. With a prior role as Chief of Pediatric Surgical Services at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, he now provides expert care for young patients at BROC. Dr. Culotta’s dedication to pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, combined with his extensive experience and community involvement, makes him a trusted expert for young patients in need of orthopedic care.


  • Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude)
    Biological Sciences
    Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) 
  • Doctor of Medicine (Honors)
    LSU School of Medicine (New Orleans, LA)
  • Residency
    Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital (Birmingham, AL)
  • Fellowship
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    Atlanta Scottish Rite Children’s Healthcare (Atlanta, GA)


  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Louisiana State Medical License



  • Catholic Schools Athletic Association, “Overuse Injuries and Preventing Burnout in the Pediatric Athlete”
  • “Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Surgical Site Infection in Spinal Surgery”
  • “Blounts Disease and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis – Optimizing Health Outcomes in Obese Pediatric Patients”
  • “Efficient and Effective Pediatric Fracture Care: Treatment of Displaced Forearm Fractures – A Quality Improvement Initiative”
  • “Weight Gain During External Fixation”
  • “An Extension-Distraction Injury: Traumatic Partial Correction of Thoracic Kyphosis; A Case Report and Literature Review”
  • “Femoral Head Resurfacing in Patients Under 30 Years of Age”
  • “Neglect and Diagnostic Delay of Malignant Soft Tissue Sarcomas”
  • “Scolios-us: Bracing Challenges in the Adolescent”
  • “Functional Outcomes Following Nano-pediatric and Operative Treatment of Clavicle Fractions in Adolescents”
  • Louisiana Physical Therapy Association, “Sports Medicine in the Pediatric Athlete”
  • American Academy of Pediatrics – Pediatric Jambalaya Conference, “Scoliosis Treatments & Outcomes 2019.”


  • American Cancer Society’s Best Dressed (2019)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Baton Rouge General Sports Medicine Fellowship (2018)
  • Baton Rouge Business Report’s 40 Under 40 (2015)
  • Kurt Niemann Award for Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident Graduate (2012)
  • Orthopaedic Resident Teaching Award (OTA/JOT) (2009-2010)
  • Chancellor’s Award, Outstanding Graduate, LSU School of Medicine (2007)


  • Teaching Faculty, ULL Primary Care Sports Medicine Program (2019 – Present)
  • Surgical Specialty Center Continuous Quality Improvement Committee (2019 – Present)
  • Teaching Faculty, OLOL Pediatric Residency Program (2013 – Present)
  • Teaching Faculty, Baton Rouge General Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship (2013 – Present)
  • OLOL Children’s Hospital Planning Committee (Present)
  • Guest Lecturer, Georgia Tech Orthotics and Prosthetics Program (2013)
  • Physician Team Coverage, Birmingham Area High School Football (2007 – 2012)
  • Instructor, Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Examination Skills, UAB Medical School (2011)
  • Guest Speaker, UAB Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, “Compartment Syndrome” (2012)


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