Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Sports can be rough on joints and cartilage, especially shoulders, knees, and hips. Kelly Cunningham, MD, has cared for many young and mature athletes whose joints take a beating day in and day out. He welcomes patients from Austin, Texas, and its surrounding communities to experience the cutting-edge technology and skill offered by his team at Austin Ortho + Biologics.
Dr. Cunningham works with each athlete to develop an individual treatment plan that emphasizes the least invasive treatments possible with a goal of minimal recuperation and downtime. He combines rigorous standards and quality of care with experience and insight, integrating the best new techniques into the care of each patient.
His patients have included skilled athletes in football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, including members of the Dallas Cowboys at their Austin training camp, Austin Ice Bats hockey players, Southwestern University athletes, and many other college and high school athletes. He served for 15 years as a traveling team physician for the men’s alpine downhill US Olympic Ski Team, providing on-the-hill medical race coverage in North America and Europe, including qualifying races for the Winter Olympics.
As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Cunningham also treats many seasoned weekend warriors such as runners, skiers (downhill, snowboard, and water), and tennis and golf enthusiasts.
After medical school and residency training in Dallas, he completed a sports medicine/knee fellowship with renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. Richard Steadman in Vail, Colorado, and underwent further shoulder training in England and Canada.
While with Dr. Steadman, the originator of the popular microfracture cartilage treatment technique, he developed a strong interest in the care of cartilage injuries and now has more than 20 years of experience with surgical microfracture and related procedures. In recent years, he has closely monitored cutting-edge techniques as they’re developed for use in these acute and chronic problems. He has closely monitored cutting-edge techniques as they’re developed for use in these acute and chronic problems including the use of biologics such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and cellular "stem cell" therapy.
Desh Sahni, MD, at Capital Brain & Spine is one of only a handful of Texas surgeons trained in both neurosurgery and spine surgery. He is also one of the few spine surgeons in Central Texas who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. Much of his work is done through incisions that are often one inch or less. Almost all his surgeries are done through a microscope with limited bleeding and tissue damage.
Most importantly, he is a highly skilled surgeon who aspires for perfection in patient outcomes. Dr. Sahni employs a scholarly, science-based approach to neurospine surgery and provides humane and compassionate patient-centric care.
Open-minded and non-judgmental, Dr. Sahni and his staff welcome all patients with warmth.
Brief Biosketch
Dr. Sahni was raised in New York and received his undergraduate degree in English literature from Columbia University and his Medical Degree from Columbia’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in Manhattan, NYC. He relocated to Texas to undergo neurosurgical training at the Baylor College of Medicine/MD Anderson in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the Texas Medical Center Spine Fellowship program where he trained at Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson, and Texas Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Clinical Neurosurgery.
Dr. Sahni has extensive experience and training in neurotrauma: both brain and spine. He is highly regarded as one of the most experienced and capable neurotrauma surgeons in central Texas. He had the privilege and honor of serving as the neurotrauma coordinator for the busiest ER in Central Texas: St. David’s South Austin Hospital, a level 2 trauma center, for 4 years and was trusted as the primary on-call neurosurgeon for their trauma center for more than 5 years. During this extremely demanding period of service to the people of Austin - where he was required to respond to emergencies in 30 minutes 24 hours a day, sometimes weeks at a time - Dr. Sahni saved the lives of and prevented paralysis in dozens of patients while relieving pain and disability in hundreds more.
Dr. Sahni believes in treating patients as he would himself and thinks compassion is a good guiding principle in one’s moral compass. He advocates for nontraditional, nonsurgical therapies for spinal health, including chiropractic care, yoga, meditation, Tai-chi, acupuncture, and strength training.
Dr. Sahni is married with three children and a 4 lb chihuahua. He is a beginner pianist who practices daily meditation, intermittent fasting, high-intensity interval training, and light resistance training.
David Starch, MD, is a highly-skilled, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and an integral member of the team at New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. Through his role at the New Braunfels, Texas practice, Dr. Starch has the honor of enhancing the joint health of patients while emphasizing care of the entire individual
Education has always been central for Dr. Starch. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. From there, he went on to complete a residency in the orthopaedic surgery department at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at Baylor Medical Center in Houston, Texas, allowed Dr. Starch to further refine his skills and knowledge. He is proud to be board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds an additional subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Starch is also a proud member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Texas Orthopaedic Association, in addition to the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Starch has a special interest in sports medicine, and his fellowship training focused on helping elite athletes recover from injuries and enhance their performance. He is proud to have worked as a team physician for the Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, and Houston Comets.
He is the head team physician for Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, and Director of Sports Medicine for 10 area high school athletic programs.
Dr. Starch enjoys working with everyone from fitness enthusiasts to patients recovering from a traumatic injury or surgical procedure. He likes the opportunity to perform orthopaedic care across the full spectrum of needs and finds his work deeply fulfilling.
Remaining on the cutting edge of orthopaedic medicine is a priority for Dr. Starch. He routinely seeks out opportunities to learn more about the latest tools and techniques and brings that training back to the practice to enhance patient outcomes.
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New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
“Dr. Starch has been my ortho doctor for several years. He genuinely cares about his patients and spends adequate time with them to be sure they understand all aspects. His PA is very knowledgeable as well. The front office staff is courteous and friendly. It’s just a great place in all aspects for orthopedic care!”
Creighton C. Tubb, M.D. is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship training in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery and maintains a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Tubb earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington and Adult Reconstructive / Joint Replacement fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to joining New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine in 2017, Dr. Tubb attained the rank of Colonel and retired from the military with over 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. During his military service, he served in numerous leadership positions and was deployed as an orthopaedic surgeon to Baghdad, Iraq and Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Dr. Tubb has extensive orthopaedic surgery experience with particular expertise in hip and knee joint replacements to include minimally invasive, robotic, complex primary, and revision surgery. He remains an active member of numerous professional societies to include the American Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. Through these organizations, he has served on multiple committees and work groups focused on improving musculoskeletal care at the national level. He is well-published with multiple scientific articles and textbook chapters to his credit. Dr. Tubb focuses his professional life toward optimizing patient function and quality of life for those faced with hip and knee conditions or other musculoskeletal injuries.
For residents of New Braunfels, Texas, and the greater Central Texas region, who are searching for an outstanding orthopaedic hand surgery specialist, Richard Post, MD, stands out as an excellent choice. As part of the team of specialists at New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Dr. Post delivers top-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Dr. Post obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. Dr. Post is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
His fellowship training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook exemplifies his dedication to educational excellence. While working with renowned hand surgeons, he learned about operative and nonoperative hand treatment options.
Dr. Post focuses his professional efforts on conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He understands the role that the human hand plays in all aspects of daily life and enjoys performing procedures that restore optimal hand function. He is a proud member of the Texas Orthopaedic Association as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Customized care is a foundational principle for Dr. Post. He believes that by educating his patients, he empowers them to take control of their joint health. Dr. Post also understands the importance of advising his patients on the full range of treatment options, allowing them the ability to make the most informed decisions.
Learn more about Dr. Post’s approach to joint health during a personalized consultation. You have the opportunity to discuss your treatment needs and goals, and learn how Dr. Post’s skills and expertise align with those needs.
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New Braunfels Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Pedro Cosculluela, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Austin Foot & Ankle Institute, providing complete orthopedic care to teens and adults in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway, Texas
Dr. Cosculluela was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began pursuing his career at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, earning his medical degree. After graduation, Dr. Cosculluela moved to the United States. He completed an internship and residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Cosculluela has extensive training in all areas of orthopedics but specializes in treating disorders and injuries of the lower extremities, including foot and ankle fractures, ligament ruptures, and cartilage damage.
Whenever possible, Dr. Cosculluela uses a conservative and minimally invasive treatment approach. He’s a consultant for OrthoSolutions™––a medical manufacturer that designs orthopedic implants––and one of the developers of their Volition™ Ankle Fracture Management System.
Outside work, Dr. Cosculluela enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He welcomes anyone seeking relief from foot or ankle pain to Austin Foot & Ankle Institute today.
Pedro Cosculluela, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Austin Foot & Ankle Institute, providing complete orthopedic care to teens and adults in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway, Texas
Dr. Cosculluela was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began pursuing his career at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, earning his medical degree. After graduation, Dr. Cosculluela moved to the United States. He completed an internship and residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Cosculluela has extensive training in all areas of orthopedics but specializes in treating disorders and injuries of the lower extremities, including foot and ankle fractures, ligament ruptures, and cartilage damage.
Whenever possible, Dr. Cosculluela uses a conservative and minimally invasive treatment approach. He’s a consultant for OrthoSolutions™––a medical manufacturer that designs orthopedic implants––and one of the developers of their Volition™ Ankle Fracture Management System.
Outside work, Dr. Cosculluela enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He welcomes anyone seeking relief from foot or ankle pain to Austin Foot & Ankle Institute today.
Pedro Cosculluela, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Austin Foot & Ankle Institute, providing complete orthopedic care to teens and adults in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway, Texas
Dr. Cosculluela was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He began pursuing his career at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, earning his medical degree. After graduation, Dr. Cosculluela moved to the United States. He completed an internship and residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Cosculluela has extensive training in all areas of orthopedics but specializes in treating disorders and injuries of the lower extremities, including foot and ankle fractures, ligament ruptures, and cartilage damage.
Whenever possible, Dr. Cosculluela uses a conservative and minimally invasive treatment approach. He’s a consultant for OrthoSolutions™––a medical manufacturer that designs orthopedic implants––and one of the developers of their Volition™ Ankle Fracture Management System.
Outside work, Dr. Cosculluela enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He welcomes anyone seeking relief from foot or ankle pain to Austin Foot & Ankle Institute today.
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