Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Fredericksburg, TX

Care Philosophy: We provide safe, ethical and quality burn, reconstructive and aesthetic surgical treatment for the patients in our community. Our team members are compassionate and provide individualized care for each person who comes through our doors.

Care Philosophy: As a surgeon, I just don't just perform procedures; I facilitate a patient's journey back to a fulfilling life. My surgical expertise, combined with post-operative care, assists patients in regaining functionality, reducing pain, and ultimately, returning to a life filled with health, happiness, and possibilities.

Biography: Dr Saldanha is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in Adult Joint Reconstruction and Orthopedic Trauma. He specializes in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip and Knee Revisions, Fracture Care and Trauma Injuries. Following completion of his orthopedics training, Dr Saldanha volunteered for deployment in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While serving he also founded the first orthopedic humanitarian clinic treating women and children displaced by the war. After returning to the United States Dr Saldanha served as an Orthopedic Traumatologist, training active Duty Airmen in war trauma techniques and assisted in the development of the Sustained Medical Airman Readiness Training program at the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.From 2013-2016 Dr Saldanha was an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with the University of Nevada School of Medicine and completed further education in complex Adult Reconstruction under world renowned surgeon Anthony Hedley.Dr Saldanha is actively involved in orthopedic research. He is an associate editor for the International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals. Dr Saldanha is expected to complete his master's in business administration in 2019. Dr Saldanha has received several awards including Meritorious Service Medal, Airforce Commendation Medal, induction into the American Orthopedic Association -Emerging Leader Program, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.