PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Cuero, TX

Biography: Dr. Richard T. Steffen received his medical training from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami and performed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at LAckland Air Force Base. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has completed his fellowship in sports medicine. He specializes in surgical treatment of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries.

Care Philosophy: Justin Klimisch, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He is trained in the latest evidence-based hip and knee surgery techniques. Dr. Klimisch offers minimally

Biography: ABOUT DR. BERASTAIN Dr. Berastain Jr. was raised most of his life in the Corpus Christi area and attended Incarnate Word Academy High School. Subsequently, he attended The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and graduated cum laude. On graduation, he remained in the Midwest completed medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He would go on to complete his Orthopaedic residency at The University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopaedics. He joined his father in practice in 2006 and remained in joint practice for 9 years. He learned a tremendous amount from Dr. Berastain Sr. and his years of experience. In February of 2014 he became affiliated with the Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi. Dr. Berastain Jr. works to develop a partnership with his patients by helping them make informed decisions about their health. He offers both non-operative and operative treatment options and he understands that listening and clear communications are essential for quality patient care. Honesty and transparency have worked in helping patients make the best decision for themselves. He has an interest in total hip replacement using the anterior approach, robotic and computer navigated knee replacement, and shoulder replacement. He performs knee arthroscopy including meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy including rotator cuff repairs. Technology allows him to give the most precise surgical results with both computer navigation and robotic surgery. He also enjoys nonoperative and operative fracture care of the wrist, shoulder, hip, ankle. Dr. Berastain Jr. is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Texas Orthopaedic Association, Texas Medical Association and the Nueces County Medical Society. He enjoys weightlifting, running, cycling, fishing, kayaking and spending time with his wife Nancy, their twins, and their dogs Chili and Bailey.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Romero is passionate about listening his each patients' individual needs with a focus on relieving pain, restoring function and improving quality of life.

Care Philosophy: I am a well-trained and highly skilled Orthopaedic surgeon with an emphasis in hip and knee joint preservation and reconstruction which enables me to deliver justified and compassionate care to my patients and be a resource for my colleagues.