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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.

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. 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.

WEBSITE: DR. budoff

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.

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Bonaventure Ngu, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who's passionate about alleviating your back and neck pain, restoring your mobility, and educating you on how best to preserve and optimize your spinal health. At Premier Spine Institute in The Woodlands and Humble, Texas, Dr. Ngu specializes in treating neck and back pain caused by degenerative conditions, deformity, and trauma.

Born in Cameroon, West Africa, Dr. Ngu obtained his doctor of medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center.

At the Shock Trauma Center, Dr. Ngu developed an appreciation for the delicate and complex composition of the spine as well as a passion for helping patients with spinal injuries and disorders. He went on to complete a spine surgery fellowship at the Leatherman Spine Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.

Although he is an expert orthopaedic spine surgeon, Dr. Ngu always chooses the least invasive therapies possible to give you the best outcome and to minimize trauma to healthy tissues. He is a member of the LESSociety, which promotes less exposure surgery. LES®️ techniques reduce blood loss, radiation exposure, and surgical time.

When he’s not performing spinal surgery, Dr. Ngu enjoys helping his patients with supportive therapies, including teaching them how to move and perform tasks in a spine-healthy manner. Because he believes each patient is unique and requires an individualized approach, he considers medicine as much an art as a science.

Dr. Ngu is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and the Texas Orthopaedic Association. He was named one of America’s top orthopedists by Consumers’ Research Council of America in 2012 and one of Houston’s Top Doctors by H Texas Magazine in 2014. He is a proud father of four beautiful daughters.

Thomas Jones II, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. At The Spine Institute of Southeast Texas, his top-rated practice with locations in Pearland, Galleria, and Lake Jackson, Texas, he provides comprehensive care for patients affected by acute or chronic spine conditions.

With his innovative, patient-centered approach, Dr. Jones is dedicated to finding solutions that help his patients restore full functionality and return to a normal, pain-free life. Known for his conservative approach, Dr. Jones emphasizes proven, non-invasive treatment options whenever possible. When surgery is required, he uses minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best possible results and promote optimal recovery.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta in 2000, Dr. Jones attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he earned his medical degree in 2004.

In 2009, he finished his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, which is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In 2010, Dr. Jones went on to complete his fellowship training in spinal surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Dallas.

Dr. Jones is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care based on the philosophy that patient education and participation are essential components of long-term treatment success. Whether you’re living with chronic unexplained back pain or a degenerative spine condition, Dr. Jones can help you find lasting pain relief and get you back on your feet.

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Renowned sports medicine physician David Lintner, MD, brings his extensive experience to patients in Houston and Kingwood, Texas. Throughout his career, he has served as the Team Physician for several professional sports teams and lectured internationally to colleagues in his field.

In 1982, Dr. Lintner received his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences in Ithaca, New York, where he was named Scholar-Athlete of the year in lacrosse. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York, followed by an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Rochester.

As an expert in his field, Dr. Lintner specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He also has expertise in treating injuries affecting throwers’ shoulders and elbows, including labral repair and “Tommy John” reconstructions. Dr. Lintner has authored over thirty scientific articles on the topics of ACL injuries, thrower’s injuries, and other sports medicine issues.

In 2005, Dr. Lintner was named Chief of Sports Medicine at The Methodist Hospital in Houston after holding a similar role at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also the founder and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship training program at The Houston Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Lintner’s skills as a sports medicine physician have led him into the arena of professional sports, where he served as the Head Team Physician for the Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer team, the Head Team Physician for Lee College, and the physician for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Dr. Lintner continues to serve as the Head Team Physician for the Houston Astros, as well as a Team Physician for the Houston Texans.

Dr. Lintner is the past President of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association, and a member of the Baseball Commissioner’s Medical Advisory Committee. He also holds memberships with multiple national and international sports medicine societies and has served as a member of the Upper Extremity Committee of the International Association of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Sports Traumatology.

Sought after for his notable experience and skill in his field, Dr. Lintner has been published extensively in orthopedic literature and has traveled the world delivering lectures. In 2000, he was selected as a Traveling Fellow for the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine and ventured to Southeast and East Asia where he was a visiting professor at multiple universities as well as the National Sports Councils in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Dr. Lintner also served as the Keynote Speaker at the Congress of Futbol Injuries in Madrid, Spain, in 2005. Most recently, he has been invited to lecture at international sports medicine meetings in Copenhagen, Oslo, Cancun, Osaka, and Edinburgh.

Dr. Lintner has been recognized by multiple organizations for his dedication to his patients. In 2011, he was named to the US News and World Report list of The Best Doctors in America, and once again listed as a Texas Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is board certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

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.

WEBSITE: DR. budoff

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.

Website: Dr. Esses

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.

WEBSITE: DR. Ilahi

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. 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 eight 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.