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.
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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.
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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.
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Steven E. Nolan, MD is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon practicing sports medicine with an office in Sugar Land, Texas. Dedicated to his patients and his community for over 20 years, Dr. Steven Nolan has been named as the best orthopedic surgeon in the Fort Bend Sun and featured in three of H Texas Magazine’s “Top Doc” issues. Dr. Nolan is currently in private practice in the Houston area and uses his extensive training and skill to treat patients in need of arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Nolan began his medical career with an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin before receiving his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Throughout this time, he completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Scott and White Memorial Hospital. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship with a focus on reconstructive surgery of the knee under R.G. Stone, MD.
In addition to being certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Nolan is now a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Nolan’s other achievements include serving as the chief of staff and on the board of directors at Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Medical Center. His coworkers also voted him the best surgeon at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in 2009. Dr. Nolan is now committed to offering orthopedic surgery and sports medicine services that are tailored to the needs of his patients.
With a strong background in minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine, and scoliosis, board-certified orthopedist Terrence Anderson, MD, is a trusted physician for patients and their families. He cares for patients of all ages at his private practices, Sugar Land and Katy, Texas.
After earning his undergraduate degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Dr. Anderson earned his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then went through a comprehensive orthopedic surgery residency at the United States Naval Medical Center in San Diego.
While serving as the team captain and All-American center on the football team during college, Dr. Anderson gained a unique perspective on the elite level of athletics as a young competitor. This experience helped carve his passion for treating pediatric patients and adolescent athletes. To gain extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Anderson went on to complete a competitive fellowship program at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. During his fellowship, Dr. Anderson received comprehensive training in young adult hip surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and scoliosis surgery.
Dr. Anderson is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He also maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America.
Throughout his career, Dr. Anderson has held several prestigious positions and is a known leader in the field of orthopedic medicine. He previously served at the Naval Hospital Guam and at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, as a proud member of the US Navy. Dr. Anderson was also an assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston prior to entering private practice.
Dr. Anderson specializes in hip arthroscopy, as well as open surgical treatments for hip pain. He has had extensive research published in orthopedic journals and has presented his findings at multiple national meetings. Dr. Anderson is also known for his expertise in treating athletes who are still growing and have open growth plates.
Outside of the office, Dr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, in their neighborhood of Missouri City, Texas. They have two sons, Kai and Blake, and stay active by exploring the Houston area, attending college football games, and participating in church activities.
“Dr. Anderson was awesome! He spoke directly to my son and he spent time explaining. He made sure we understood the diagnosis and that we were satisfied with everything before we left. ”
Dr. William J. Jordan, MD, at the Woodlands Center for Special Surgery in The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine.
After earning his undergraduate degrees at Houston Baptist University, Dr. Jordan was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany.
After four years as an infantry officer, Dr. Jordan studied at the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, along with completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas.
After practicing for 14 years as an orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Jordan continues to keep up-to-date with the latest medical advancements to help his patients restore their physical well-being.
Dr. Jordan’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care is shown through his careful and educational demeanor with every patient. He prides himself on taking the time necessary to sit down with each patient and listen to their concerns and questions, helping them decide on the best path to wellness and recovery.
“Very professional, knowledgeable and I felt he cared about healing and you doing what is necessary to get back to where you were before you injured yourself.”
Dr. William Jordan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
9851 FM 1097
Suite 110
Willis, TX 77318
4.87(96)
4.87
(96)
Dr. William Jordan, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon 8.5 mi
4.87(96)
134 Vision Park Blvd.
Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Dr. William J. Jordan, MD, at the Woodlands Center for Special Surgery in The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine.
After earning his undergraduate degrees at Houston Baptist University, Dr. Jordan was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany.
After four years as an infantry officer, Dr. Jordan studied at the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, along with completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas.
After practicing for 14 years as an orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Jordan continues to keep up-to-date with the latest medical advancements to help his patients restore their physical well-being.
Dr. Jordan’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care is shown through his careful and educational demeanor with every patient. He prides himself on taking the time necessary to sit down with each patient and listen to their concerns and questions, helping them decide on the best path to wellness and recovery.
“Very professional, knowledgeable and I felt he cared about healing and you doing what is necessary to get back to where you were before you injured yourself.”
Dr. William Jordan, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
134 Vision Park Blvd.
Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77384
4.87(96)
Robert Talac, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Surgeon 9.4 mi
150 Pine Forest Dr Ste 801
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Dr. Robert Talac is an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Texas. Dr. Talac specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, degenerative diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Talac tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons.
Dr. Anthony Owusu provides a unique healing touch for joint and spine conditions in Shavano Park, Texas at Next Generation Orthopedic & Spine Institute. As an orthopedic spine surgeon, he takes a deeply compassionate approach to reconciling your pain.
Dr. Owusu completed his orthopedic residency at the Medical College of Virginia and Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Afterward, Dr. Owusu pursued an advanced fellowship training at the prestigious Texas Back Institute in Dallas, Texas.
Over the course of his training and medical career, Dr. Owusu has performed hundreds of spinal surgeries. He established his clinic in 2014, where he specializes in transforaminal interbody fusion, discectomy, minimally invasive spine surgery, and percutaneous lumbar pedicle screws.
As a well-respected industry leader, Dr. Owusu has published and presented his findings from his spinal surgery research. His industry leadership and considerate bedside manner create the perfect mix that endears his patients to him.
Dr. Owusu approaches every patient from a singular perspective, paying attention to their individual needs. He encourages a patient's avid participation in treatment and exhausts all conservative treatments before proceeding with surgery.
When surgery is required, Dr. Owusu's main objective is to help patients heal with the most effective, advanced techniques available.
Dr. Stephen I. Esses is a renowned orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal disorders. Dr. Esses sees patients with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in the Houston, Baytown, Pearland, Katy, and Humble, Texas, offices.
Dr. Esses attended university and medical school and did his orthopedic residency at the University of Toronto. He then completed two years of fellowship training in spinal surgery, with a year at Harvard University and six months each at Chiba University in Japan and as a McLaughlin fellow in Europe. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Board of Spine Surgery, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.
Dr. Esses has worked tirelessly to develop new, innovative surgical techniques and implants for the treatment of spinal problems. His clinical interests include spinal surgery, biomechanics of the spine, minimally invasive surgery, and coccygeal pain.
Dr. Esses also is active in the academic field of orthopedic surgery. He sits on the associate editorial boards of Spine, The Spine Journal, and Advances in Orthopedics. He lectures internationally and has published articles and book chapters on spine-related problems. He was a professor of orthopedics for over 15 years and authored the Textbook of Spinal Disorders, a standard reference for spinal medical personnel.
Dr. Esses is an active staff member of 10 hospitals in Texas, and practices with the Southwest Orthopedic Group in multiple convenient locations. Call today to make an appointment with Dr. Stephen I. Esses.
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a board-certified orthopedic hand & upper extremity surgeon who practices with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in Houston, Pearland, and Katy, Texas. He graduated with honors from Harvard University and Cornell Medical School. After finishing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine, he completed fellowships in hand surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Budoff is an expert in open and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He aims to restore function and eliminate pain with minimally invasive procedures. He performs all of his own surgeries, including the one-incision endoscopic carpal tunnel release, the least invasive technique available.
The conditions he commonly treats include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, hand and wrist pain, sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tennis elbow, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and labral repairs.
Dr. Budoff is involved in cutting-edge research on the treatment of upper extremity disorders. He values teaching orthopedic surgeons techniques of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and serves as an associate master instructor for a national organization.
Dr. Budoff sits on several national committees and often lectures at national meetings. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously, he was a leadership fellow for both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a leading specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery. Make an appointment with Dr. Budoff today to address your orthopedic concerns.
Dr. Christopher Oguayo is an orthopedic surgeon at Wellspire Medical’s Humble location, specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. With a focus on treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, Dr. Oguayo provides expert care for patients with upper extremity conditions, as well as chronic conditions affecting the hand and arm.
Dr. Oguayo earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, and further advanced his expertise with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami, FL.
His clinical interests include treating hand and upper extremity trauma, conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and pathologic conditions affecting the hand such as rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy, Dupuytren’s disease, and a host of other conditions. He also provides surgical and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting both the upper and lower extremities. Passionate about improving his patients’ quality of life and their functionality, Dr. Oguayo emphasizes a personalized approach to care, utilizing both surgical interventions and rehabilitation techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Oguayo is an active member of professional organizations such as the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). He is dedicated to continuing his education and staying engaged in the medical community, all while balancing his personal time with his family.
Dr. Christopher Oguayo is an orthopedic surgeon at Wellspire Medical’s Humble location, specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. With a focus on treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, Dr. Oguayo provides expert care for patients with upper extremity conditions, as well as chronic conditions affecting the hand and arm.
Dr. Oguayo earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, and further advanced his expertise with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami, FL.
His clinical interests include treating hand and upper extremity trauma, conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and pathologic conditions affecting the hand such as rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy, Dupuytren’s disease, and a host of other conditions. He also provides surgical and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting both the upper and lower extremities. Passionate about improving his patients’ quality of life and their functionality, Dr. Oguayo emphasizes a personalized approach to care, utilizing both surgical interventions and rehabilitation techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Oguayo is an active member of professional organizations such as the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). He is dedicated to continuing his education and staying engaged in the medical community, all while balancing his personal time with his family.
My pursuit is in perfecting and transforming orthopedic care by the integration of technology and to create a future which can enjoy a high quality, low cost consistent care even in the most underserved areas of our country. Having completed fellowships under the guidance of world experts in pioneer orthopedic institutes; I have developed great expertise in arthroscopic surgeries of knee, hip, shoulder and ankle in adults and children with a high volume of ACL reconstructions and rotor cuff repairs. My practice interests also include joint preservation, joint arthroplasty, deformity correction, trauma, fragility fractures and metabolic bone diseases. My clinical practice has been averaging about 3000 outpatient cases and 800 surgical cases a year and orthopedic care. I also served in the editorial board for Arthroscopy Journal and as reviewer for Journal of Pediatric orthopedics and HSS journal. I have over 40 peer review publications with over 500 citations.
“Everyone was friendly, but Dr Potty was extra nice and so were his helpers. It makes going to his office without being scared. I couldn’t think of a better Dr.”
My pursuit is in perfecting and transforming orthopedic care by the integration of technology and to create a future which can enjoy a high quality, low cost consistent care even in the most underserved areas of our country. Having completed fellowships under the guidance of world experts in pioneer orthopedic institutes; I have developed great expertise in arthroscopic surgeries of knee, hip, shoulder and ankle in adults and children with a high volume of ACL reconstructions and rotor cuff repairs. My practice interests also include joint preservation, joint arthroplasty, deformity correction, trauma, fragility fractures and metabolic bone diseases. My clinical practice has been averaging about 3000 outpatient cases and 800 surgical cases a year and orthopedic care. I also served in the editorial board for Arthroscopy Journal and as reviewer for Journal of Pediatric orthopedics and HSS journal. I have over 40 peer review publications with over 500 citations.
“Everyone was friendly, but Dr Potty was extra nice and so were his helpers. It makes going to his office without being scared. I couldn’t think of a better Dr.”
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a board-certified orthopedic hand & upper extremity surgeon who practices with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in Houston, Pearland, and Katy, Texas. He graduated with honors from Harvard University and Cornell Medical School. After finishing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine, he completed fellowships in hand surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Budoff is an expert in open and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He aims to restore function and eliminate pain with minimally invasive procedures. He performs all of his own surgeries, including the one-incision endoscopic carpal tunnel release, the least invasive technique available.
The conditions he commonly treats include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, hand and wrist pain, sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tennis elbow, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and labral repairs.
Dr. Budoff is involved in cutting-edge research on the treatment of upper extremity disorders. He values teaching orthopedic surgeons techniques of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and serves as an associate master instructor for a national organization.
Dr. Budoff sits on several national committees and often lectures at national meetings. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously, he was a leadership fellow for both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a leading specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery. Make an appointment with Dr. Budoff today to address your orthopedic concerns.
Kwan (Kevin) Park, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who offers the full scope of non-surgical and surgical care at his practice in Houston, Texas. He specializes in diagnosing, educating, and providing treatments for knee and hip conditions, from acute injuries to degenerative joint diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Patients who need primary and complex hip and knee replacements come to Dr. Park to benefit from his extensive training in joint reconstruction. He believes in devoting his full attention to each patient, educating patients about different treatment options, and formulating individualized treatment plans, and working with them as partners, helping them to regain optimal health and get back to their normal activities.
Dr. Park graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, Mississippi, and then he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. During his undergraduate training at UT, he developed a passion for medicine and Dr. Park continued his education at Texas A&M College of Medicine. When he received his medical doctorate, he ranked fourth in his class and graduated with high honors.
Dr. Park’s extensive postgraduate training began at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. He received extensive training in joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma surgery at Level 1 Trauma Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. During his residency, he published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, and he also served as an administrative chief resident.
Dr. Park developed a special interest in hip and knee joint reconstruction surgery, and he completed an orthopaedic adult joint reconstruction fellowship at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He was also chosen to pursue further training in hip preservation and complex hip reconstruction and completed the European Hip Society Fellowship by the M.E. Müller Foundation of North America.
Dr. Park holds two faculty positions in the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital, where he has continued to stay affiliated since opening his own practice.
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a board-certified orthopedic hand & upper extremity surgeon who practices with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in Houston, Pearland, and Katy, Texas. He graduated with honors from Harvard University and Cornell Medical School. After finishing his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine, he completed fellowships in hand surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Budoff is an expert in open and arthroscopic surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He aims to restore function and eliminate pain with minimally invasive procedures. He performs all of his own surgeries, including the one-incision endoscopic carpal tunnel release, the least invasive technique available.
The conditions he commonly treats include endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, hand and wrist pain, sports injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, tennis elbow, shoulder instability, rotator cuff injuries, and labral repairs.
Dr. Budoff is involved in cutting-edge research on the treatment of upper extremity disorders. He values teaching orthopedic surgeons techniques of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and serves as an associate master instructor for a national organization.
Dr. Budoff sits on several national committees and often lectures at national meetings. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Previously, he was a leadership fellow for both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Harris County Medical Society.
Dr. Jeffrey E. Budoff is a leading specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery. Make an appointment with Dr. Budoff today to address your orthopedic concerns.
Dr. Kyle F. Dickson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, practicing in the Houston, Sugar Land, and Pearland, Texas, offices. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Dickson graduated from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California, San Francisco. His fellowship training at the University of Southern California focused on trauma, pelvic, and acetabular surgery. Dr. Dickson furthered his expertise by completing an additional fellowship in Ilizarov limb lengthening and deformities and an AOTrauma fellowship in trauma centers in Germany and Switzerland.
Dr. Dickson is a calm, collected physician with years of experience in treating patients with orthopedic trauma. For over 15 years, he has restored thousands of patients back to health and function. Dr. Dickson’s areas of specialty care include complex orthopedic trauma, disorders of the hip, acetabular fractures, and pelvic injuries, as well as post-traumatic malunions, nonunions, and infections.
Dr. Dickson is a known expert in the field of orthopedic trauma and reconstruction, and has served as a president of both the New Orleans Orthopaedic Society and the Houston Orthopaedic Society.
He values teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians, and was formerly a professor and chairman of orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, as well as a tenured professor of orthopedics at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Dr. Dickson gives back to the community by working in underprivileged hospitals and volunteering with Boy Scouts of America. He also has done medical missionary work in Africa, South America, and India.
If you are looking for a doctor with extensive knowledge in orthopedic trauma and recovery, make an appointment with Dr. Kyle F. Dickson.