Radiculopathy near Kerrville, TX

Biography: Dr. Michael S. McKee, trained in New York City including two years of General Surgery and then three more years in Anesthesiology and InterventionalPain Management. His true passion lies with Interventional Pain Management and he has been in practice in San Antonio for the last 10 years. He served as Chief of Pain Management at several hospitals. Dr. McKee is a member of the American Board of Pain Medicine and the American Board of Anesthesiology, and has obtained extensive training in interventional pain management; spinal cord stimulator and morphine pump implants. Dr. McKee is fluent in Spanish, has studied abroad and has traveled extensively. In his spare time he enjoys camping, hiking, and boating with his family.

Care Philosophy: At Orthopedic Performance Institute, the relationship between physicians and patients is founded on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. We prioritize thoroughly explaining important details about conditions, medications, and treatments to our patients.

Biography: After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ralph J. Bud Curtis received his medical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he also completed a residency program in orthopaedic surgery and a post-graduate fellowship in shoulder surgery.Srince 1986, he has been a clinical faculty member at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He has authored eight text book chapters in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Curtis is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a member of the American Orthopaedic Surgeons, and is subspecialty certified in sports medicine.He serves as a team physician for many San Antonio area high schools and the University of the Incarnate Word. He also serves shoulders consultant for the NBA San Antonio Spurs.Dr. Curtis serves on the board of directors for the Texas High School Coaches Foundation. He is a past president of the Texas Society of Sports Medicine and is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicines and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.Dr. Curtis has been honored with Distinguished Service Awards by the Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and the Texas High School Coaches Association.

Care Philosophy: Centered on keeping patients healthier by treating the whole person rather than a single illness or injury.