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.
Brad Gillman, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, shoulder, and upper extremity care. With advanced training in minimally invasive procedures, joint reconstruction, and arthroscopy, Dr. Gillman helps patients recover from injuries and regain function in their hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. He sees patients at Austin Sports Medicine, with locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas.
A native of Plymouth, Wisconsin, Dr. Gillman graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville before earning his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship and residency at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Following residency, Dr. Gillman pursued a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He further refined his expertise with a prestigious shoulder and elbow fellowship at UT Health San Antonio, where he trained in advanced arthroscopic and arthroplasty techniques, as well as complex joint reconstruction.
Dr. Gillman is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. While his primary focus is on upper extremity injuries, he is experienced in treating a full range of orthopedic conditions.
Now based in Austin, Dr. Gillman enjoys helping patients return to their daily activities and active lifestyles. In his free time, he is an avid swimmer, fitness enthusiast, and advanced SCUBA diver with rescue diver certification. He also enjoys traveling and exploring his new home in Texas.
Matthew W. Crozier, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, and robotic-assisted joint replacement. A fourth-generation physician and Austin native, Dr. Crozier is dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries and regain their peak performance. He sees patients at Austin Sports Medicine, with locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas.
Dr. Crozier graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where he majored in Spanish and Neuroscience and played rugby. After a year of service work in Nicaragua, he earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Florida, serving as chief resident and providing care for high school and college athletes.
Pursuing advanced training, Dr. Crozier completed a prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, under renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews. He served as an assistant team physician for Auburn University and treated athletes from the Alabama Ballet, the Chicago White Sox affiliate, and WWE.
Dr. Crozier specializes in fracture care, arthroscopic procedures, sports hernia treatments, and robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacements. He remains actively involved in orthopedic research, having authored a book chapter and presented at national conferences.
Since returning to Austin, Dr. Crozier continues to care for recreational, collegiate, and professional athletes. Outside of his practice, he enjoys the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with his wife, Fiona, and their children, Walker, Scarlett, and Pierce.
Douglas Elenz, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Fellowship in Sports Medicine, began practicing in Austin in 1996 and co-founded Austin Sports Medicine in 1999. With over 25 years of service, the practice offers convenient locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas.
In 2020, Dr. Elenz was named First Team Chief Orthopedic Doctor for Austin FC, the newest club for Major League Soccer and Austin’s first Major League Sports team. Concurrently, he serves as the Lead Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the athletic department at The University of Texas at Austin, a position he earned in 2015 after serving as Assistant Orthopedist for ten years. He has also served as a team physician for many of Austin’s public and private high schools, including the prestigious St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, for more than 20 years.
Dr. Elenz earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident in his fifth year. He then completed a Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery Fellowship at the Orthopedic Research of Virginia/Tuckahoe Orthopedic Associates in Richmond, Virginia. His orthopedic training included experience covering both the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Steeler’s professional sports teams.
Dr. Elenz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a two-time captain and seven-time NCAA All-American for the Longhorn Swim team. He helped lead the team to four straight conference championships and two runner-up titles at the NCAAs. He also competed in two US Swimming Olympic Trials.
Since returning to Austin, Dr. Elenz has continued his involvement with The University of Texas. In addition to providing orthopedic care to UT athletes, he has participated in multiple leadership roles: he joined the Longhorn’s T-Association, where he was selected to its Hall of Honor Council, serving as President in 2012-13; he organized and led the Dell Medical School’s Inaugural Sports Medicine Clinical Conference, serving as CME Activity Co-Director from 2015 to 2017; and he was appointed a Legacy Campaign Ambassador for the Men’s Swimming and Diving Legacy Fund in 2017.
During his tenure at Austin Sports Medicine, Dr. Elenz has cared for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth teams and high school sports programs to professional All-Stars, Olympic Gold medalists, and World Champions. His accomplishments in sports medicine have been recognized by Texas Monthly and Austin Monthly magazines, which have named him to the Texas Super Doctor’s list every year since 2004 and to the Top Doctor list yearly since 2017. In addition, Dr. Elenz works as an orthopedic design consultant and training instructor for an international medical device company, which recently released a surgical implant he helped design.
Dr. Elenz and his wife have raised two children in Austin. He continues to be a sports enthusiast and enjoys swimming, traveling, photography, and giving back to his community through service on several local boards. Dr. Elenz believes fully in the Austin Sports Medicine motto, which explains his role as a doctor: “To get patients back to what they Love!”
J. Michael Bennett, M.D., is a highly respected second generation orthopedic surgeon serving the greater Austin and Hill Country areas. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Bennett completed his sports medicine fellowship working as a team physician for multiple sports franchises including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Miami Hurricanes, Texas Southern University, and Florida International University.
Dr. Bennett specializes in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders, ligament reconstruction, as well as cartilage repair and restoration. He's had the honor of being selected by his peers as a Texas Super Doctor® for several years. His experience in treating a large number of cases in sports medicine helped earn him the distinguished Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
In addition to running a busy medical practice, Dr. Bennett serves as Chairman of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Multimedia Education committee and is the regional medical director for AngelMD which is a crowdfunding software platform connecting medical startups with physicians and healthcare professionals. He currently serves as a physician advisor at the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute (TMCx) and has previously served as an expert consultant to medical industry and healthcare startups.
Dr. Bennett continues to be involved in orthopedic research and instruction. He has a number of presentations and publications to his credit. He has served as a volunteer and clinical instructor for Shriners Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Houston.
Dr. Bennett serves on the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of several medical societies including:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
International Society of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
J. Michael Bennett, M.D., is a highly respected second generation orthopedic surgeon serving the greater Austin and Hill Country areas. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Bennett completed his sports medicine fellowship working as a team physician for multiple sports franchises including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Miami Hurricanes, Texas Southern University, and Florida International University.
Dr. Bennett specializes in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders, ligament reconstruction, as well as cartilage repair and restoration. He's had the honor of being selected by his peers as a Texas Super Doctor® for several years. His experience in treating a large number of cases in sports medicine helped earn him the distinguished Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
In addition to running a busy medical practice, Dr. Bennett serves as Chairman of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Multimedia Education committee and is the regional medical director for AngelMD which is a crowdfunding software platform connecting medical startups with physicians and healthcare professionals. He currently serves as a physician advisor at the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute (TMCx) and has previously served as an expert consultant to medical industry and healthcare startups.
Dr. Bennett continues to be involved in orthopedic research and instruction. He has a number of presentations and publications to his credit. He has served as a volunteer and clinical instructor for Shriners Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Houston.
Dr. Bennett serves on the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of several medical societies including:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
International Society of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
Mary Elizabeth Gibson, MD is a fellowship trained orthopaedic hand surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. Dr. Gibson also has training in general orthopaedics and fracture management of patients of all ages.
Born and raised in the Houston area, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Tulsa. She worked in the Texas Medical Center as an RN before attending medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This unique background has given her an appreciation for healthcare at all levels, and the understanding of a collaborative approach to patient care.
Dr. Gibson completed orthopaedic residency at Orlando Health, a high volume hospital, which provided a broad educational base. During her time in Orlando, she served as administrative chief resident, and also earned the Resident Community Service Award for her work on a public service campaign to raise awareness of firework related injuries.
She then went on to complete Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, which included microvascular and peripheral nerve surgery. After fellowship, she worked in private practice in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Gibson and her family are thrilled at the opportunity to return to Texas. She is a member of several professional organizations including Texas Medical Association, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.
At Northeast Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Gibson specializes in the treatment of traumatic and degenerative conditions of the upper extremity including trigger finger, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, peripheral nerve injury, ganglion cyst, tendon problems, sport injuries, hand and wrist arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and fracture management. She appreciates the beneficial impact surgery can have, but believes that nonsurgical treatments including therapy, injections, and activity modification should be attempted first. Dr. Gibson prides herself in building a patient specific treatment plan to best meet the patients’ needs.
Publications
Cardin S, Faber R, Miller D, Gibson ME, Lewellyn B. Encouraging Firework Safety Through Public Service Announcements. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Jan 22:S0363-5023(21)
Heydemann, J., Hartline, B., Gibson, M. E., Ambrose, C. G., Munz, J. W., Galpin, M., Gary, J. L. (2016, June 15). Do Transsacral-transiliac Screws Across Uninjured Sacroiliac Joints Affect Pain and Functional Outcomes in Trauma Patients? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® Clin Orthop Relat Res, 474(6), 1417-1421.
Mehta, J., Gibson, M.E., Amaro-Driedger, D., & Hussain, M. (2016, June 13). Thoracic epidural analgesia to control malignant pain until viability in a pregnant patient. JPR Journal of Pain Research, 2016 (9),357-60.
Lewellyn, B. J. & Gibson, M.E. (2019, June 20). Firework Safety: Facebook Live Video. Orlando Health Facebook Page.
Gibson, M.E. (2019, July 2). Fireworks Safety: Live Interview. Spectrum News 13. Orlando, FL.
Gibson M.E. (2019, July 10). Firework Injuries: Live Interview. WFTV Channel 9 News. Orlando, FL
Donald N. Hope, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He practices at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, with locations in Live Oak, Schertz, and San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hope specializes in primary hip and knee replacement, as well as complex and revision joint replacements.
Originally from Ohio, Dr. Hope completed an accelerated B.S./M.D. program at Youngstown State University and Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine, where he was selected for the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
After obtaining his medical degree in 2010, Dr. Hope entered active duty in the United States Army, completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2016, including a year of research. During this time, he had the privilege of caring for our nation’s wounded warriors.
The Army selected Dr. Hope to undergo additional subspecialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, focusing on complex hip and knee surgery, including total joints, revision surgery, and periprosthetic fracture management.
Upon completing his training in 2017, Dr. Hope served at San Antonio Military Medical Center, where he held various roles over time, including Chief of the Adult Reconstruction Service, Chair of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery program, and Associate Residency Program Director for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. He was honored with several teaching awards for graduate medical education through the orthopaedic surgery residency program.
During his active duty time, Dr. Hope deployed to Afghanistan as the Deputy Commander of Clinical Services at a NATO Role 2E Hospital and later to Iraq and Syria as the Chief Medical Officer for Operation Inherent Resolve.
Dr. Hope enjoys a subspecialty practice that allows him to implement personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Additionally, he incorporates protocols and technology that facilitate rapid recovery after surgery.
Outside of orthopaedics, Dr. Hope spends time with his wife and four children. He enjoys riding horses and volunteers with the medical committee and Justin Sports Medicine Team at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.
John Chance, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a sports medicine subspecialty certificate. He provides patients in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas, with the best in orthopaedic care at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
Growing up, Dr. Chance was very active in sports and was exposed to orthopedic surgeons early on. His studies ultimately turned toward medicine and orthopaedics as a career. The ability to restore someone's function and quality of life is the passion that drives him. Dr. Chance enjoys getting acquainted with each patient to understand their concerns and expectations. This is how he can confidently diagnose and create a treatment plan, whether it's nonsurgical or surgical.
Dr. Chance earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and went on to complete an internship in general surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He stayed at Brooke Army Medical Center for his orthopaedic surgery residency. Dr. Chance is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Orthopedic Association, Texas Medical Association, and the Bexar County Medical Society.
Dr. Chance served in the United States Army Medical Corps until February 2009. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service while acting as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Abu Ghraib, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The military helped shape Dr. Chance's career. He gained broad experience, which included treatment of complex sports injuries, as well as the trauma associated with a combat zone. His specialty interests include arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, hip and knee joint replacement, and fractures.
At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Chance's clinical assistants are Raquel Rubio, Medical Assistant, and Ashley Tubb, PA.
Matthew Napierala, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Napierala specializes in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery.
Dr. Napierala graduated magna cum laude with a double bachelor's degree in biology and political science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2005. Four years later, he earned his medical doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, where he graduated cum laude.
From 2009 to 2014, Dr. Napierala completed his orthopaedic surgery internship and residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His expert skill and dedication to his training earned Dr. Napierala the coveted title of administrative chief resident during the final year of his residency.
In 2019, Dr. Napierala completed a shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious University of Washington in Seattle. He also served as an acting instructor at the school while he finished his training.
Today, Dr. Napierala uses his specialized training to diagnose and treat a broad range of orthopaedic conditions. From frozen shoulder and elbow pain to carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis, Dr. Napierala provides effective treatment to relieve pain and restore function to the musculoskeletal system.
Dr. Napierala is a skilled surgeon who offers arthroscopic treatments to repair rotator cuff tears and other injuries. He also uses nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy and cortisone injections, to repair damage.
Dr. Napierala is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and currently holds medical licenses in Texas, Washington, and Nebraska. He belongs to many professional organizations.
Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Patrick Simon, MD, is proud to provide high-quality care as part of the exceptional team at Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. The practice has locations in Live Oak and San Antonio, Texas.
After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Dr. Simon completed his residency with the University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He continues to maintain active memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Simons' interest in orthopedic surgery began during medical school when he was able to rotate through different areas of medicine. He was on an emergency medicine rotation when he observed the orthopedic surgeons take care of trauma patients with serious injuries. From that moment, he decided to pursue a career in orthopaedics.
At Northeast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Simon enjoys the ability to improve the lives of patients with injuries or chronic pain. A patient with painful arthritis in the knee can often return to a normal, pain-free life after knee replacement surgery. Seeing happy patients come back over the years is very satisfying for Dr. Simon.
Dr. Simon finds joy in seeing patients and discussing their problems. He takes a slightly more conservative approach to patient care and is happy to be able to provide surgical and nonsurgical options for his patients. Working together with the patient, he goes through all the options before determining the best approach for each individual person. His goal is to help his patients achieve pain-free activities as much as possible. Dr. Simon identifies the things that are holding them back from accomplishing their lifestyle goals and finds either surgical or nonsurgical treatment options.
Dr. Simon's team includes Julia Tyler, PA-C and Catherine Johnson, PA-C
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