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.
A native of San Antonio, Jim Fernandez, MD, is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. At Austin Sports Medicine, with locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas, he provides expert, nonsurgical care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions using conservative therapies designed to alleviate pain and restore function.
Dr. Fernandez completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas before earning his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and El Paso in 1997. He went on to complete a residency in PM&R at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he honed his expertise in the comprehensive treatment of musculoskeletal issues.
As a physiatrist, Dr. Fernandez specializes nonsurgical solutions, treating all musculoskeletal issues, including neck and back, with conservative therapies. His areas of expertise include performing electromyography (EMG) and nerve studies to diagnose neuromuscular conditions, as well as providing interventional spine injections for targeted pain relief and improved mobility.
Before joining Austin Sports Medicine, Dr. Fernandez practiced in the Dallas area for five years, gaining extensive experience in managing a wide range of physical medicine cases.
Beyond his professional dedication, Dr. Fernandez is passionate about helping patients regain their quality of life through personalized, effective care. At Austin Sports Medicine, he is committed to delivering the highest standard of treatment to help patients achieve long-term wellness.
Experienced pain management specialist Ike Malik, MD, is the founder of Texas Pain & Orthopedics in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Malik is a third-generation Austinite and was born and raised in Austin, TX. He focuses on conservative and minimally invasive care of orthopedic injuries, emphasizing pain management, functional restoration, and rehabilitation.
Dr. Malik attended The University of Texas at Austin for his Biological Sciences and Pre-Medical undergraduate education prior to earning his Medical Doctorate from The Ross University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his Medical Internship in Atlantic City, NJ prior to his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at The Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Malik was elected to the Administrative Chief position during the fourth year of his post-graduate training.
Dr. Malik completed two Fellowships after completing his Residency, a Fellowship in Anesthesia Pain Medicine at The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He also completed a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Sports Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Malik is Double Board-Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in both Anesthesia Pain Management as well as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Malik established Texas Pain & Orthopedics to provide exceptional care for patients in the Central Texas area. He looks forward to helping people in his community lead rewarding, pain-free, active, and functional lives.
