Radiculopathy near Cleveland, TX

Care Philosophy: Huntsville Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible.

Biography: Dr. Michael Cusick, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Kingwood, TX. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Michael Cusick, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Martinez is a board-certified Neurosurgery specialist in Conroe, Texas. He completed a double major in Chemistry and Economics at the University of New Mexico before attending Medical School at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, both in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Martinez completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Miami in Miami, FL.Dr. Martinez entered into the field of neurosurgery because he enjoys the intricacies and detail of the nervous system as well as understanding the mechanisms underlying how things work in the human body. His care philosophy is "to provide surgical treatments for my patients as I would have them provided for me". Dr. Martinez is committed to his craft and prides himself in his ability to communicate effectively with all his patients, utilizing the principles which guide his approach to patient carehonesty, transparency, integrity and respect for human dignity and autonomy.In addition to being a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons Dr. Martinez is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is married with 3 children and his main hobbies are spending time with his family, golf and reading. His favorites reading topics are science, physics in particular, biographies and classic and modern literature.Dr. Martinez welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.

Biography: My goal as an orthopedic surgeon is to make each patient and their family members feel as they are part of the decision making team. I take time to explain every treatment option and rely heavily on patient and family member input to select the best treatment planDr. Winkler graduated from Texas A & M University with a B.A. in Biomedical Sciences, went on to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to earn his Medical Doctorate and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency. Dr. Winkler and his wife Taylor live in The Woodlands where they grew up. He has two young daughters, Olivia and Ava. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, being outdoors, and watching college and professional football. He and his family attend St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Treatment Focus: Total joint replacement, partial/total knee, direct anterior and posterior total hip, femur, tibia, ankle, humerus, forearm and wrist fractures.

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: Board certified and practices general orthopaedics with special interest in fracture management, arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and joint replacement. He has extensive experience in sports medicine, having completed a Fellowship in the discipline at Methodist Hospital in Houston, where he trained in advanced open and arthroscopic techniques for knee, shoulder, elbow and hip. He has worked as an assistant team physician to several professional teams in Houston: the Texans, Astros, Rockets and Dynamo, as well as for Rice University and HISD.In addition to his work with professional athletes, Dr. Lin has knowledge and expertise with orthopaedic injuries sustained by military personnel. During his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he was awarded commendation for research he conducted on those injuries sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom, which was published and presented at national meetings. Following residency, Dr. Lin served as an orthopaedic surgeon and Chief, Department of Surgery at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, which served the active duty, dependent and retiree population in and around Fort Polk, Louisiana (home of the Joint Readiness Training Center). He was also deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 31st Combat Support Hospital in 2007.Dr. Lin was born in Taiwan and raised in West Windsor, New Jersey. He moved to Houston with his wife and three children in 2011.Boards & MembershipsDr. Lin is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, candidate member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a member of Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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: Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball and Shenandoah, Texas.Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine for over two decades, completed medical school at the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the same institution.Today, Dr. Blackwell and his team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine treat an array of orthopaedic injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle issues, hand and wrist problems, and much more.The state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are outfitted with the most advanced equipment available today so that Dr. Blackwell can treat your injuries and help you get back to the activities you love. Dr. Blackwell uses Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to help carry out many minimally invasive orhtopaedic procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The Mako system allows Dr. Blackwell to perform advanced orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy than traditional surgery would afford. This helps to reduce trauma and minimize your post-surgical recovery time.

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment.?