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Biography: Dr. John Sparks, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Conroe, TX. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 39 years.

Care Philosophy: I believe that we use our feet to interact with the world as much we use any other sense My goal is to help you or your loved one tackle life one painless and confident step at a time

Biography: Dr. Kaveh Samani, MD is an Internist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Kaveh Samani, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: "I feel that the foot and ankle are underserved in the field of orthopedics and look forward to using the latest and most up to date training and technology to help my patients return to a full and active lifestyle. "I firmly believe that educating patients and providing nonoperative treatment can help relieve many issues. Surgery is recommended only once all other non-surgical options are exhausted." Timothy J. Miller, MD

Biography: Dr. Mark Eilers is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Eilers graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he obtained a Master of Science in Pharmacology. Dr. Eilers earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, after which he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University. Upon completion of residency, he then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at TRIA Orthopedics in Minneapolis, MN. While there, he had the privilege of providing team physician coverage for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball, NHLs Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Division 1 Hockey, Gustavus Adolphus Division 3 Football, Minnesota Magicians NAHL Hockey, and Washburn High School Athletics teams. Prior to coming on board at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Eilers spent time practicing in Odessa, Texas, where he provided team physician coverage for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Division 2 athletics, Permian and Odessa High School athletics, and several other high schools in the West Texas region. Dr. Eilers' areas of focus include cartilage injuries to the knee, as well as tendon and complex ligamentous injuries to the knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder. These injuries include multiple ligament knee injuries, anterior and posterior cruciate tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, and biceps tendon injuries. In addition, Dr. Eilers also performs acute fracture care and manages osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder with advanced procedures including partial and total joint replacement using Mako robotic technology.

Care Philosophy: My goal as a physician is to listen to every patient. I want to understand what specific problem they are having and explore treatment options unique to that individual. My goal is to diagnose and educate each patient on evidence-based treatment options and pursue an individualized treatment plan to return the patient to their desired activities at the highest level possible. My expertise in hip and knee joint replacement surgery which include all surgical approaches to the hip and knee, minimally and maximally invasive surgical techniques, robotic assisted surgery, and revision total joint arthroplasty, provide me with a broad toolkit to serve my patients.

Care Philosophy: Due to his keen interest in autoimmunity, and immune system dysregulation throughout his undergraduate and graduate training, Dr. Ursani pursued his fellowship training in Rheumatology via the Baylor College of Medicine at the world renown Texas Medical Center. During his time in fellowship, he was chosen as one of the top 40 nationally recognized Rheumatology Fellows In Training to participate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound training through the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists. He is certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound by the American College of Rheumatology. He also received a certification in clinical densitometry from the International Society of Clinical Densitometry. Due to his interest in bone health, he focused his research during fellowship on osteoporosis in patients with a history of breast cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Biography: Brian Vial is a fellowship-trained hand, wrist, and upper extremity surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatment of fractures from the hand to the shoulder, nerve entrapment such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, peripheral nerve injuries, tendon injuries, rotator cuff tears, and arthritis of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He also holds an interest in targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), a surgery that can alleviate post-operative nerve pain for amputees.Dr. Vial enjoys the complexity of upper extremity surgery and utilizes a multimodal, evidence-based approach to treatment. He believes that the best outcomes occur when the patient shares in the decision-making process; therefore, he prioritizes ensuring his patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.

Care Philosophy: I strive to provide compassionate and individualized patient care and believe in treating the patient with shared decision-making and coordinating care that meets their goals and expectations. Through my interest in sports medicine, I treat athletes at all stages of life and levels of competition.