PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Wharton, TX

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: Offering state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in patient-centered restorative techniques, David M. Bloome, MD and his talented team are dedicated to providing the best orthopedic foot and ankle care for people from all walks of life in and around Houston. Whether you're an athlete trying to get back in the game or the victim of a traumatic injury looking for a road to recovery, Dr. Bloome knows that everyone has their own challenges and goals for getting healthy again. That's why he offers both operative and nonoperative treatments for most foot and ankle problems.Dr. Bloome combines this personalized approach with the latest in medical technology and years of experience performing orthopedic procedures. As a result, there is little injury to the musculoskeletal system that Dr. Bloome can't treat, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.Conservative measures are Dr. Bloome's first approach to your orthopedic problems, but he specializes in ankle surgery, Achilles tears, ankle fractures, total ankle replacement, and arthroscopy, so he quickly and effectively repairs more severe injuries with surgery as needed. No matter what it takes, Dr. Bloome's primary goal is to get you back to the active lifestyle you crave.Dr. Bloome, a native Houstonian, graduated from St. John's School where he excelled in academics and athletics, and was also an accomplished drummer. He ran track at Emory University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After medical school at the University of TexasSouthwestern in Dallas, and residency at the University of New Mexico, he came back to Houston to make it his home again. His proudest accomplishment in life, however, is his family his beautiful wife and three children. In his spare time, he can be found coaching their sports teams or taking them fishing.David M. Bloome's practice, based at Fondren Orthopedic Group, accepts most types of insurance. Dr. Bloome is ready to help: Call today to schedule a consultation or book your appointment online.

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.

Biography: Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Hosun Hwang, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Candice Burnette, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Sugar Land, TX. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Candice Burnette, MD is affiliated with CLS Health-Sugar Land.

Care Philosophy: At 360 Pain Treatment, the goal is to reduce pain and improve the quality of life.