OsteoarthritisofHand near Pasadena, TX

Care Philosophy: Excellent patient-centered care provided with compassion and state of the art minimally invasive techniques.

Biography: Vasilios Mathews, M.D., specializes in joint replacement surgery, including the performance of surgery via minimally-invasive joint replacement techniques. In addition, Dr. Mathews has extensive experience with bone-sparing procedures, including partial knee replacement and hip resurfacing, as well as with the newest innovative techniques, including anterior hip replacements and the use of low-wear joint replacements. Dr. Mathews' specialization also includes revision of certain failed prior hip surgeries, failed prior knee surgery, and failed knee replacements.Dr. Mathews has achieved peer acknowledgement for his care of patients and orthopedic skills.Dr. Mathews' care is entirely by himself, including daily rounds and direct patient care. He performs his own surgeries on all patients.A native of Connecticut, Dr. Mathews obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Dr. Mathews began his postgraduate training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York where he completed his internship and his residency training in orthopedic surgery and was named Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Dr. Mathews completed his fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he specialized in adult lower extremity reconstruction.Dr. Mathews has many publications and presentations to his credit. He is a member of the following societies:American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Association of Hip and Knee SurgeonsHouston Orthopedic Society

Biography: T. Bradley Edwards, M.D., specializes in disorders of the shoulder and orthopedic surgery.Dr. Edwards attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After three years of undergraduate education, Dr. Edwards pursued a Medical Doctorate from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at LSU-New Orleans for his Orthopedic Residency, where he excelled in clinical and basic science research.Dr. Edwards completed a one year Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch, while serving as the Clinical Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellow. He was in practice for two years at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he served as the Chief Shoulder Surgeon and Director of Research before moving to Houston.Dr. Edwards specializes in disorders of the shoulder including those treated with open and arthroscopic surgery. He is very active in clinical and scientific research. Dr. Edwards has published more than 100 scientific articles and ten book chapters on topics such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. He has authored a textbook on shoulder replacement. Additionally, he has more than 100 scientific presentations at national and international meetings to his credit.His professional appointments include:Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryClinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAssociate Editor, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow SurgeryBoard of Editors, OrthopedicsConsultant Reviewer, American Journal of Sports MedicineConsultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related ResearchDr. Edwards is a member of the following societies:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)Alpha Omega AlphaAmerican Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsAssociation of Bone and Joint SurgeonsDr. Edwards holds a staff appointment at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. In addition to his medical licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, Dr. Edwards is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Care Philosophy: My focus is treating the patient as a whole and approaching illness from all angles; prevention is a key focus as is helping patients to be their own advocates and having a voice in their healthcare. The goal is to build an effective and long-lasting partnership with patients that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Biography: Danish Abbasi, M.D., is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with Houston Heart, based in Houston, TX. He received his medical degree at Rawalpindi Medical College before completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. Subsequently, Dr. Abbasi moved to Arkansas, completing a general cardiology fellowship and then an additional Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, both at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.Dr. Abbasi is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine and specializes in Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, and Peripheral Vascular diseases, offering a wide variety of cardiovascular, diagnostic, and therapeutic options. Dr. Abbasi's goal is to devise a care management plan that is truly patient-centric and provides state-of-the-art interventional treatment for coronary and peripheral vascular disease. He believes in being truly involved in patient care and in taking ownership of his patients and working with them to find a treatment plan that suits their unique situation, with the best long-term solution that is not merely a mechanical approach to the disease. It is important for Dr. Abbasi that his patients be involved in the decision-making process and for them to understand the disease and plan of management. Having been trained in world-class medical techniques with the latest cutting-edge equipment, Dr. Abbasi's patients can often benefit from a better and faster recoveryAway from his medical calling, Dr. Abbasi enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and experiencing different cultures. Dr. Abbasi is a member of the American College of Cardiology and is currently welcoming new patients and referrals.

Care Philosophy: I believe that effective communication, combined with caring and compassion, provide the foundation for a successful physician-patient partnership. My goal is to help patients understand their orthopedic problem, provide them with appropriate conservative and surgical treatment options, and empower them with the ability to make the treatment decision that is best for them. Each patient is a unique individual and deserves an individualized treatment approach.