McCall McDaniel, MD

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIST ST. TAMMANY HEALTH SYSTEM

From fractures and sports injuries to conditions like scoliosis or neuromuscular disorders, Dr. McCall McDaniel is the northshore’s pediatric orthopedist. Parents and kids alike trust this board-certified surgeon, and they love her kid-side manner. “I believe strongly in speaking directly to my patient,” says McDaniel. “Even if mom and dad are answering my questions, the child is the patient and needs to know that I see them as the focus. Visiting the doctor can be a frightening experience for a child. My goal is to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment.’’

Dr. McDaniel has been with the Bone and Joint Clinic of St. Tammany Health System for five years. She has been instrumental in the system’s expanded pediatric specialty capabilities, including the northshore’s only pediatric emergency department and pediatric intensive care unit, in partnership with Ochsner Hospital for Children. All of these added pediatric specialty services enabled Dr. McDaniel to begin providing pediatric spine surgery close to home for northshore families in 2019.

Influenced by her OBGYN grandfather, Dr. McDaniel was inspired to pursue a career in medicine. After graduating from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completing a residency at Tulane Department of Orthopaedics, she completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at University of Utah.

As soon as she could, Dr. McDaniel returned to her northshore roots. She enjoys spending time with her family, and being a mom to three wonderful children gives her special insight as to what kind of care parents deserve when choosing a doctor for their kids. “Caring for patients who have been with me since just after birth and watching them grow is the best part of my job. Getting children back to running, jumping and playing while being a major stepping stone in their personal process is truly rewarding.”

St. Tammany Health System Bone and Joint Clinic is located at 71211 Hwy. 21 in Covington. 985-893-9922, StTammany.Health/BoneJoint.