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.
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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon David W. Strausser, MD, brings his expertise in spine surgery to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Strausser is passionate about achieving an accurate diagnosis of patients, choosing non-surgical or minimally invasive surgeries when possible.
Born in York, Pennsylvania, Dr. Strausser received his undergraduate degree from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine, graduating with high honors, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he also finished his residency in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Strausser underwent a fellowship in spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
At The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, Dr. Strausser treats patients of all ages, with a focus on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He brings his knowledge of caring for spinal disorders to all treatment plans, striving for open communication and quick recovery times.
Dr. Strausser also brings his expertise to hospitals in The Woodlands, Texas, with privileges at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and St. Luke’s Community Medical Center of The Woodlands.
Dr. Strausser looks forward to caring for new and existing patients at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre.
“Dr Stausser is excellent. He tells it like it is what your condition is. He gives you recommendations. He lets you have your input. I highly recommend him.”
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Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Kevin Smith, MD
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Kevin M. Smith, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert bringing his fellowship training experience to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Smith focuses on personalized patient procedures, including shoulder, hip, and knee joint replacements, sprains, and fractures. His specialty is in minimally invasive and highly effective arthroscopic joint procedures.
Dr. Smith was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where he was an all-state basketball player at Humble High School, MVP of the district, and graduated summa cum laude. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, for his undergraduate degree, also playing basketball, and earning a perfect GPA in chemical engineering. He received academic all-conference honors for being an athlete who showcased hard work in school.
After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Smith completed his residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas Medical Center in Houston. There, he kicked off his sports medicine training while working with team physicians for the Houston Texans and Houston Astros.
Dr. Smith also attended Rice University’s Jones School of Business in Houston, Texas, to study business principles in health care in the groundbreaking health care management program. He went on to Stanford University in Stanford, California, for its renowned sports medicine and shoulder-elbow fellowship.
Following his time as the assistant team physician for the Stanford Cardinal football program, Dr. Smith continued to refine his skills while working with the team physicians from the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, and Golden State Warriors.
Dr. Smith’s research has been presented and published numerous times, all furthering the fields of stem cell research, joint replacements, hip arthroscopic procedures, and progressive surgery.
Dr. Smith has privileges at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and St. Luke’s Community Medical Center of The Woodlands.
He also serves at Houston Northwest Medical Center and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in Houston, Texas, and Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas.
At The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, Dr. Smith is happy to welcome new and existing patients.
Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine for over two decades, completed medical school at the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the same institution.
Today, Dr. Blackwell and his team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine treat an array of orthopaedic injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle issues, hand and wrist problems, and much more.
The state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are outfitted with the most advanced equipment available today so that Dr. Blackwell can treat your injuries and help you get back to the activities you love. Dr. Blackwell uses Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to help carry out many minimally invasive orhtopaedic procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The Mako system allows Dr. Blackwell to perform advanced orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy than traditional surgery would afford. This helps to reduce trauma and minimize your post-surgical recovery time.
If you have an orthopaedic, or sports-related injury that requires expert surgical care, call the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine location nearest you, or request a consultation online.
Michael Graham, Ph.D., M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the evaluation and treatment of all types of spinal disorders in adults, including neck pain, back pain, disc problems, and pinched nerves. Dr. Graham is skilled in a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment methods. At the Northwest Spine Center in The Woodlands, Texas, patients receive comprehensive, conservative, and compassionate care in order to achieve healing.
Dr. Graham is active in several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, The Texas Medical Association, The Texas Orthopaedic Society, and the Harris County Medical Society. He previously served on the Patient Safety Committee of the North American Spine Society and he also previously served as president of the Texas Spine Society.
Dr. Graham earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Graham completed a one-year internship in General Surgery and then a four-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas. After that, Dr. Graham completed a one-year fellowship in spine surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston, Texas. Dr. Graham has authored or co-authored several scientific and medical research articles in spinal surgery.
Dr. Graham treats all spine-related conditions in adults and considers all non-invasive options before recommending surgery. He focuses on achieving optimal improvement in pain and other symptoms through custom treatment plans and individual attention to patient needs. Dr. Graham believes in starting with an accurate diagnosis to ensure each patient receives exactly the treatment they need to get well.
Kevin M. Moran, MD, is a highly specialized and board certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. He has provided compassionate and individualized orthopedic care of all types to adults for over 30 years resulting in high patient satisfaction. His advanced fellowship training in spine surgery enables him to utilize leading edge skills and techniques to manage complicated cases. He cares for patients all over The Woodlands, Texas, Montgomery and surrounding counties and throughout the Greater Houston area.
Dr. Moran grew up in the Clear Lake area graduating valedictorian of Clear Creek High School. He graduated summa cum laude with a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the biomedical field. He worked for Texaco developing advanced control programs for petrochemical plants prior to pursuing medicine. Dr. Moran graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.
Following general orthopedic training, Dr. Moran completed a spine fellowship at the Institute of Spinal Disorders at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. After, his fellowship Dr. Moran was appointed an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and collaborated with researchers at the Baylor Center for Cell and Gene Therapy which resulted in a patent for minimally invasive spine fusion.
He takes a conservative and evidence-based treatment approach, using advanced therapies, including minimally invasive computer-navigated spine surgery. People from a broad area visit Dr. Moran to receive treatment for various musculoskeletal problems, including sciatica, back pain, neck pain, disc problems and pinched nerves. Dr. Moran also offers more speciaized care for knee and hip pain including knee arthroscopy and reconstructive procedures like total knee replacement and total hip replacement.
Dr. Moran believes in the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. He sets aside time to understand each person's symptoms and goals. He uses this information to develop personalized care plans that relieve pain, improve mobility and promote healing. He considers all non-invasive options before recommending surgery.
Dr. Moran has resided in The Woodlands for over 20 years. He and his wife have raised five children in the community. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing tennis and being in the outdoors.
Call the practice of Kevin M. Moran, MD, today to schedule an orthopedic consultation, second opinion, or book your appointment online.
Professional Affiliations:
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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. 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. 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.
Dr. Omer A. Ilahi, a founding partner of Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, currently practices in the Houston, Baytown, and Pearland, Texas, offices. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
Dr. Ilahi graduated summa cum laude from Rice University, then earned his medical degree with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery. He fine-tuned his ability to treat athletes with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Ilahi began practicing in the Houston area in 1995.
Dr. Ilahi specializes in treating shoulder and knee problems, especially those related to sports injuries. He has honed his sports medicine knowledge by serving as the team physician for several Houston area high schools. He also was an assistant team physician at the University of Wisconsin during his fellowship there. In 2001, Dr. Ilahi founded the Texas Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Institute, a group that promotes research, education, and patient care in the fields of sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
Known as a leader in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Ilahi has served as the president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine, and of the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and the Western Orthopaedic Association. Are you an athlete looking for a specialized orthopedic surgeon? Call Dr. Omer A. Ilahi today to schedule your appointment.
Orthopedic Surgeon & Knee and Hip Replacement Specialist, Dr. Vasilios Mathews and his staff in Houston, Texas strive to facilitate patient access to all available treatments and make every effort to see patients on a timely basis.
Dr. Mathews obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He then remained in NY to complete his postgraduate internship and residency training in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was named Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Dr. Mathews completed his fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in adult lower extremity knee and hip reconstruction.
Dr. Mathews has extensive experience in joint replacement, having performed over 12,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries in his career. He is well-versed in minimally invasive knee and hip replacement techniques, as well as cutting-edge robotic surgery. He has performed thousands of same-day knee and hip replacements and partial knee replacements. He has expertise in hip resurfacing as well.
Dr. Mathews has many publications and presentations to his credit and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Mathews is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks fluent Greek and has good working knowledge of Spanish.
He maintains medical staff privileges at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, and Memorial City Hospital. He is present for all his surgeries, conducts daily rounds, and takes care of patients directly.
Dr. Mathews and his staff take their commitment to patient education seriously. Both the doctor and his team offer extensive information on hip and knee problems, treatments, and procedures. They enjoy answering questions and readily return phone calls and e-mails.
If pain and immobility in your hips and knees are plaguing you, call or make an appointment online today with Dr. Mathews in Houston, Texas.
MEDICAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons International Congress for Joint Reconstruction Texas Medical Association Harris County Medical Society
Houston Methodist Hospital 2004 – present Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital 2003 – present
AWARDS / HONORS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Texas Super Doctors 2012 – 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 15 Years - 2024 Vitals Patients Choice Award 2015 – 2020 Vitals Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020) Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2020)
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.
Dr. Michael G. Kaldis is a board-certified orthopedic and spinal surgeon who practices in the Houston and Galveston, Texas, offices of Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP. He specializes in surgery of the spine and treating scoliosis. Dr. Kaldis was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Dr. Kaldis completed the majority of his medical training in Texas. He attended Texas A&M University and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for undergraduate and medical school, respectively. Subsequently, he supplemented his expertise during an externship in orthopedic surgery under Martin Allgöwer in Basel, Switzerland.
He returned to Texas for an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the UT Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his training with a fellowship in surgery of the spine and scoliosis at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Dr. Kaldis is highly trained in general orthopedics and spinal surgery, and specializes in treating lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, and adult and pediatric spinal deformity.
Dr. Kaldis believes strongly that the physician-patient relationship should include communication and understanding. He listens closely to his patients to ensure high-quality care.
Through continuing education programs, he stays informed on cutting-edge research. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society, North American Spine Society, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Houston Orthopedic Society.
Looking for a doctor known for integrity and a high standard of care? Contact Dr. Michael G. Kaldis today for a consultation.
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. Gerard T. Gabel is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. In addition to practicing with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in the Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, offices, he is also an orthopedic surgery staff member at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Gabel treats both adults and children.
Dr. Gabel grew up in Houston and cares deeply about the community he serves. He received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education and a hand surgery fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Gabel is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a certificate of added qualifications for surgery of the hand. He specializes in disorders of the hand, shoulder, and elbow, as well as sports medicine. His clinical interests include hand and wrist, arthritis surgery, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint replacement, microsurgery, shoulders, and upper extremity surgery.
His professional affiliations include the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, and American Association for Hand Surgery.
If you’re looking for a highly trained orthopedic specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery, call Dr. Gerard T. Gabel today for a consultation.
Dr. Omer A. Ilahi, a founding partner of Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, currently practices in the Houston, Baytown, and Pearland, Texas, offices. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
Dr. Ilahi graduated summa cum laude from Rice University, then earned his medical degree with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery. He fine-tuned his ability to treat athletes with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Ilahi began practicing in the Houston area in 1995.
Dr. Ilahi specializes in treating shoulder and knee problems, especially those related to sports injuries. He has honed his sports medicine knowledge by serving as the team physician for several Houston area high schools. He also was an assistant team physician at the University of Wisconsin during his fellowship there. In 2001, Dr. Ilahi founded the Texas Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Institute, a group that promotes research, education, and patient care in the fields of sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
Known as a leader in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Ilahi has served as the president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine, and of the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and the Western Orthopaedic Association. Are you an athlete looking for a specialized orthopedic surgeon? Call Dr. Omer A. Ilahi today to schedule your appointment.
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.
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