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Biography: Bradley Weiner, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas with the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner did his undergraduate education at Allegheny College with a degree in Analytic Philosophy. He subsequently attended medical school and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Since then, he has been engaged in the practice of spine surgery and multiple academic roles to include Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery at Penn State University followed over the past 17 years by roles at Houston Methodist Hospital to include: Professor (Weill Cornell, Texas A+M, Institute of Academic Medicine), Chief of Spine Surgery, Vice Chairman (Academics) of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Founding Residency Program Director of Orthopaedic Surgery. His research interests include basic science, clinical science, and evidence-based medicine. He has been the Principal Investigator or Medical Director on major basic science research programs aimed at orthopaedic tissue engineering and alternative diagnostics undertaken in the laboratory under his direction with extensive grant support via DARPA and the Department of Defense to develop novel treatments for severely injured soldiers. His clinical research is aimed at determining outcomes of surgical interventions for spinal disease, especially microsurgery. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters on these subjects; has won multiple research and teaching awards; and has served society and editorial roles nationally and internationally. His clinical practice is dedicated to the treatment of the broad spectrum of spinal disorders involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is a leader in minimally invasive spinal microsurgery. In 2023, Dr. Weiner joined HCA Houston Healthcare, serves as Medical Director of Spine Surgery, and founded the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.

Biography: I believe the best medical decisions are made in a cooperative effort between caring doctors and well-informed patients. I treat each patient as a unique and individual case. Together, coupled with the latest advances and cutting-edge techniques, we can provide the care that is best for you and your specific injury. Dr. Smith is a hand and upper extremity surgeon working at Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. He is originally from Conroe and attended Conroe High School. Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Oklahoma with honors and then received his medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine, graduating with highest honors and was granted admission into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He received his orthopaedic training at Scott & White Hospital and continued with advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at The University of Chicago. During his training, he worked directly under Dr. Daniel Mass, one of the world's leading experts in tendon injury and upper extremity surgery. He returned to the Tomball/Woodlands area after being an associate professor of upper extremity surgery at Scott & White Hospital. There he instructed residents and young surgeons on the latest techniques and trauma care for upper extremity injuries. Throughout his career, he has learned, performed and researched the most advanced, cutting-edge techniques in hand and upper extremity care providing care for several Major League Baseball teams and serving as one of the team physicians for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. Currently, he takes care of the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries and enjoys the multidisciplinary approach of orthopedic treatment at Texas Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. He continues to be very active in the community and assists in athletic coverage for several local high schools and organizations: Cypress-Creek, Dekaney, Klein, Klein Forest, Klein Collins, Waller, Magnolia, Magnolia West, and Tomball high schools. He lives in The Woodlands with his wife, Emily, and their two boys, Luke and Charlie. Treatment Focus: Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder Care.

Biography: Dr. McCann received his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. He performed his surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center before completing his anesthesia residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Additional specialty fellowships in spine care and pain management were completed at Texas Tech University Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with additional subspecialty certification in Pain Management, and is board certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine.After training with leading international neurosurgeons, orthopedists and neurologists, he became a clinical professor at Baylor College of Medicine. While there, he established and was the director of the Interventional Spine Care Fellowship Program. In addition to current clinical duties, he continues to teach in the combined Baylor and University of Texas Spinal Surgery Fellowship Program. Dr. McCann is a member of the International Spine Interventional Society and serves on the Education Committee. He has served on the Executive Board of the Texas Orthopedic Hospital. He remains a spinal consultant for professional sports franchises and has been in practice in Houston since 1988.

Care Philosophy: The St. Michael's Pain and Spine Clinics is a premier Spine and Pain Management Clinic in Houston, Texas dedicated to excellence in Pain Care. Dr. Pappolla completed medical residencies and fellowship training in Neurology and Pain Medicine (Anesthesia based) and also in Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Neuropathology. This required 10 additional years of formal training (following graduation from Medical School). Dr. Pappolla is board certified in Neurology and Pain Medicine

Biography: Enrique J. Garcia-Pena, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Texas Bone & Joint and practices in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garcia-Pena was born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico and is a native Spanish speaker. He received a bachelor's degree in Biology from the prestigious University of Chicago and then obtained a Master's degree in Medical Sciences and Research from Boston University. He then returned home to Puerto Rico to continue his lifelong dream of practicing medicine and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Dr. Garcia-Pena completed his residency program in Orthopedic Surgery at one of the busiest trauma hospitals in the Caribbean and well-known throughout the region: the Medical Sciences Center from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.Dr. Garcia-Pena completed his fellowship training at the Baylor College of Medicine and Ironman Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garcia-Pena served as assistant to the Team Physician of the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Dynamo, University of Houston Athletics, and area high schools.Dr. Garcia-Pena specializes in arthroscopic procedures and joint reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee with particular interest in sports medicine and helping patients maintain an active lifestyle. He focuses on building a strong patient-physician relationship and works closely with patients, therapists and trainers to optimize both surgical and non-surgical outcomes. His main goal is to get our patients back to whatever sport or activity they enjoy the most, whether they are a competitive athlete, a weekend warriors, or an individual with an active lifestyle.Dr. Garcia-Pena is delighted to over see the newest addition to the prestigious Texas Bone and Joint medical practice. He looks forward to being part of your trusted healthcare team and providing you with the world class orthopedic care you deserve. Dr. Garcia-Pena is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Texas Orthopedic Association. Dr. Garcia-Pena is fluent in Spanish, and welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice does offer telehealth visits.