Andrew Hebert, PA-C
Born and raised in Abbeville, Louisiana, Andrew has been a practicing physician associate for over 7 years. He has been practicing orthopedic surgery with Dr. Stubbs for the previous 4 years. He graduated from LSU with a degree in Biochemistry and minor in Chemistry in 2010. Following undergraduate, he attended South College in Knoxville, TN. He earned his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013. He returned to Lafayette following graduate school and began his career as a PA. He currently lives in Lafayette with his wife, Kim and three children, Thomas, Margo and Mary.
Charles Melancon, PA-C
As our longest tenured physician assistant, Charlie has been practicing at LBJC with Dr. Muldowny for over 17 years. Although he has called Lafayette home since 2004, Charlie will “always be” from Thibodaux, LA, where he was raised. While in Thibodaux, Charlie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Nicholls State University in 1998. After teaching science and coaching high school baseball for 3 years, Charlie attended Baylor College of Medicine, where he earned a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2003.
Charlie is board certified by the NCCPA and is a member of both the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Louisiana Association of Physician Assistants (LAPA). He prides himself on treating patients “like family,” prioritizing compassion, transparency, and professionalism, while maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of treating spinal and orthopedic conditions.
When he is away from his work at LBJC, Charlie enjoys cooking and fellowship with friends, family, and his Catholic community; supporting LSU and UL athletics; and coaching and supporting his four children in youth athletics. Charlie and his wife Kay have been married for 17 years and are parishioners of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Kathleen Menard, PA-C
Kathleen is a recent graduate of LSU Health Sciences Center–Shreveport, having earned a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. Born and raised in Lafayette, LA, Kathleen completed her undergraduate training at UL Lafayette in 2018, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Following completion of her undergraduate education, she spent a year gaining healthcare experience here at LBJ prior to beginning her graduate studies. She is thrilled to be back at Lafayette Bone & Joint Clinic, now practicing in Neurosurgery as a certified Physician Assistant. She is a member of the Louisiana Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Morgan Mannina Williams, PA-C
Morgan is a native of Acadiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from ULL in 2003. She did her postgraduate studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School where she earned a master’s degree as a Physician Assistant. She is NCCPA board certified. She has 15 years of spine surgery experience as well as general orthopedics. She believes in staying current in the technological advancements in spine surgery and has been a consultant on the development of an intraoperative spine navigation system. She has a “no nonsense” attitude toward medicine and always goes for the researched and proven methods of treatment. She believes in always advocating for her patients to ensure that they receive top quality care. She has excellent skills in diagnosing spine disorders, developing a treatment plan specific for each individual patient, and explaining that treatment plan in a way that her patients can understand. Outside of work she stays busy with her family and enjoys spending weekends watching her 3 sons play soccer.
Blake Hill, NP
Bio coming soon!