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Care Philosophy: MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices.

Care Philosophy: I personally evaluate and treat patients. If surgery is necessary, I perform the procedure. Communication with the patient is an essential part of our success.

Care Philosophy: My focus is treating the patient as a whole and approaching illness from all angles; prevention is a key focus as is helping patients to be their own advocates and having a voice in their healthcare. The goal is to build an effective and long-lasting partnership with patients that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Biography: Jeffrey J. Ratusznik, MD is a Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship-Trained in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine. Dr. Ratusznik's mission is to provide his patients with the best possible outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive care. Through collaboration with an elite multi-disciplinary team of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, Physical Therapists, and the state-of-the-art Lonestar Osteoporosis Center, Dr. Ratusznik is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest-quality in conservative treatment strategies. Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Ratusznik completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. While at Tulane, Dr. Ratusznik was named the Jack R. Aron Scholar four consecutive years for academic excellence, and was awarded the prestigious Joyce Reynolds Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Following medical school, Dr. Ratusznik completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Missouri. His passion for the preservation and restoration of spinal function led Dr. Ratusznik to pursue a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery with the Foundation for Orthopaedic Athletic and Reconstructive Research, in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. There he developed expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of spinal disorders, ranging from cervical and lumbar disc degeneration to the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal deformity, fractures, and complex revision procedures.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kevin Varner, chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Houston Methodist Hospital, specializes in foot and ankle disorders. Specific areas of interest include tibia fractures and sports related injuries of the foot and ankle. He serves as the head team physician for the Houston Ballet and is the assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the Houston Texans, the Houston Dynamo and the University of Houston. He is also a member of the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine. Dr. Varner completed his foot and ankle fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and was named by Texas Monthly magazine as one of its ``Super Docs``. Dr. Varner sees patients in the Texas Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Excellent patient-centered care provided with compassion and state of the art minimally invasive techniques.

Biography: Vasilios Mathews, M.D., specializes in joint replacement surgery, including the performance of surgery via minimally-invasive joint replacement techniques. In addition, Dr. Mathews has extensive experience with bone-sparing procedures, including partial knee replacement and hip resurfacing, as well as with the newest innovative techniques, including anterior hip replacements and the use of low-wear joint replacements. Dr. Mathews' specialization also includes revision of certain failed prior hip surgeries, failed prior knee surgery, and failed knee replacements.Dr. Mathews has achieved peer acknowledgement for his care of patients and orthopedic skills.Dr. Mathews' care is entirely by himself, including daily rounds and direct patient care. He performs his own surgeries on all patients.A native of Connecticut, Dr. Mathews obtained his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Dr. Mathews began his postgraduate training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York where he completed his internship and his residency training in orthopedic surgery and was named Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. Dr. Mathews completed his fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he specialized in adult lower extremity reconstruction.Dr. Mathews has many publications and presentations to his credit. He is a member of the following societies:American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Association of Hip and Knee SurgeonsHouston Orthopedic Society

Biography: T. Bradley Edwards, M.D., specializes in disorders of the shoulder and orthopedic surgery.Dr. Edwards attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After three years of undergraduate education, Dr. Edwards pursued a Medical Doctorate from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at LSU-New Orleans for his Orthopedic Residency, where he excelled in clinical and basic science research.Dr. Edwards completed a one year Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch, while serving as the Clinical Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellow. He was in practice for two years at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he served as the Chief Shoulder Surgeon and Director of Research before moving to Houston.Dr. Edwards specializes in disorders of the shoulder including those treated with open and arthroscopic surgery. He is very active in clinical and scientific research. Dr. Edwards has published more than 100 scientific articles and ten book chapters on topics such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. He has authored a textbook on shoulder replacement. Additionally, he has more than 100 scientific presentations at national and international meetings to his credit.His professional appointments include:Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryClinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAssociate Editor, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow SurgeryBoard of Editors, OrthopedicsConsultant Reviewer, American Journal of Sports MedicineConsultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related ResearchDr. Edwards is a member of the following societies:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)Alpha Omega AlphaAmerican Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsAssociation of Bone and Joint SurgeonsDr. Edwards holds a staff appointment at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. In addition to his medical licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, Dr. Edwards is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Care Philosophy: I treat patients how I would like to be treated. Every patient that comes to our office is there for a reason: pain, loss of function, inability to play with their kids, inability to play their sport, among hundreds of others. Everyone is different and every patient encounter I have recognizes this. Many clinicians have lost the ability to talk to or examine patients and rely exclusively on an X-ray or MRI. I treat patients, not MRI's. Patients expect us to make a correct and timely diagnosis, provide both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and discuss the expected outcomes of both. In my office, I not only use the best evidence-based medicine to treat patients, but I also write that literature, publishing and presenting from across the street to across the world. I use that evidence to make sure that every single patient gets the absolute best care possible whenever they step in the clinic or the operating room.

Biography: Dr. Mark Brinker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Mark Brinker, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.