Radiculopathy near Kenedy, TX

Biography: After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ralph J. Bud Curtis received his medical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he also completed a residency program in orthopaedic surgery and a post-graduate fellowship in shoulder surgery.Srince 1986, he has been a clinical faculty member at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored eight text book chapters in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Curtis is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a member of the American Orthopaedic Surgeons, and is subspecialty certified in sports medicine.He serves as a team physician for many San Antonio area high schools and the University of the Incarnate Word. He also serves shoulders consultant for the NBA San Antonio Spurs.Dr. Curtis serves on the board of directors for the Texas High School Coaches Foundation. He is a past president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine and is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicines and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.Dr. Curtis has been honored with Distinguished Service Awards by the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and the Texas High School Coaches Association.

Care Philosophy: As an Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, I help each patient to chose a treatment plan right for that patient's goals. Perhaps you're a professional athlete looking to return to your former level of play. Perhaps you're a weekend warrior looking for tennis elbow treatments that will return you to winning form. Maybe you'd like to be able to walk pain-free with your grandson. Patients have different goals, and I can help you chose a unique treatment plan to reach your goals.

Biography: Dr. Holger E.I. Skerhut is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Born in Germany, Dr. Skerhut has called San Antonio his home since the age of four. An alumnus of Central Catholic High School, Dr. Skerhut completed undergraduate studies at St. Mary's University and finished both medical school and neurosurgical residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery since 1992, Dr. Skerhut is an authority in the treatment and diagnosis of disorders involving both the brain and spine. Dr. Skerhut is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Bexar county Medical Society (BCMS), and Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Care Philosophy: Mission to personalize orthopedic joint care with compassion and integrity for each patient.