3 Best Orthopedics in Houston, TX

"Dr. Stephen Esses earned his MS and MD from the University of Toronto in Ontario. Dr. Esses pursued specialized training in spinal surgery, including one year at Harvard University and six months at Chiba University in Japan, as well as a McLaughlin fellow in Europe. Dr. Esses is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery and has over 46 years of experience. He holds certifications from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Board of Spine Surgeons, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review. He has developed new surgical techniques and implants for treating spinal problems. Dr. Esses specializes in treating spinal disorders. Dr. Esses has published numerous articles and book chapters on spine-related issues. Dr. Esses is the author of the Textbook of Spinal Disorders, a standard reference for spinal medical personnel. His practice is also available in Baytown, Pearland, Katy, and Humble, Texas offices. Dr. Esses is an active staff member of 10 hospitals in Texas and practices with the Southwest Orthopedic Group in multiple convenient locations.

"Dr. Richard Francis graduated from the University of the West Indies, Faculty of Medicine (Mona). He is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 37 years of experience. Dr. Francis is one of the first surgeons in the nation to be asked to perform artificial disc replacement and use robotic assistance in spine surgery. He has been practicing medicine for nearly two decades. Dr. Francis is one of the few spine surgeons capable of performing surgeries on children and adults. He has built a considerable reputation for using a conservative approach to treating all spine conditions. Dr. Francis is currently an active member of the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society. He provides accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment for a variety of spinal conditions. He also practices in Beaumont, TX, and speaks English and Spanish.

"Dr. Mark H. Henry graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He is the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his Residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his Fellowship in Microsurgery with William Pederson. He has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and North Houston Surgical Hospital. He has treated 5,000 surgical cases. He has been called an “internationally acknowledged expert” by his colleagues, generating more than 145 peer-reviewed publications and presentations in the world’s leading textbooks, journals, and professional societies, as well as serving on three major editorial boards. He speaks Spanish and English.