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Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine for over two decades, completed medical school at the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the same institution.
Today, Dr. Blackwell and his team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine treat an array of orthopaedic injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle issues, hand and wrist problems, and much more.
The state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are outfitted with the most advanced equipment available today so that Dr. Blackwell can treat your injuries and help you get back to the activities you love. Dr. Blackwell uses Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to help carry out many minimally invasive orhtopaedic procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The Mako system allows Dr. Blackwell to perform advanced orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy than traditional surgery would afford. This helps to reduce trauma and minimize your post-surgical recovery time.
If you have an orthopaedic, or sports-related injury that requires expert surgical care, call the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine location nearest you, or request a consultation online.
Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine for over two decades, completed medical school at the University Of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the same institution.
Today, Dr. Blackwell and his team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine treat an array of orthopaedic injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle issues, hand and wrist problems, and much more.
The state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are outfitted with the most advanced equipment available today so that Dr. Blackwell can treat your injuries and help you get back to the activities you love. Dr. Blackwell uses Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology to help carry out many minimally invasive orhtopaedic procedures, including knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. The Mako system allows Dr. Blackwell to perform advanced orthopaedic procedures with greater accuracy than traditional surgery would afford. This helps to reduce trauma and minimize your post-surgical recovery time.
If you have an orthopaedic, or sports-related injury that requires expert surgical care, call the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine location nearest you, or request a consultation online.
Neil Mulchandani, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine and the founder of City Orthopedics in Flushing and Chinatown, New York City.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. From there, he returned to his hometown of New York and attended State University of New York Downstate School of Medicine. During this time, his passion for orthopedics began as he worked diligently with the orthopedic department in significant research endeavors. Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, where he served as chief resident during his final year. It was here that he developed a strong foundation of both general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma.
With a desire to continually refine his skills and expertise, Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he trained under renowned surgeons in the field. In addition to expert clinical training, Dr. Mulchandani served as a team physician for Bronxville High School and Manhattanville College men’s and women’s ice hockey team. In addition, he served as associate team physician of the New York Jets professional football team as well as the New York Islanders professional ice hockey team.
As a native New Yorker, Dr. Mulchandani takes pride in helping patients get back to their daily lives. Although City Orthopedics sees a wide range of conditions, Dr. Mulchandani’s special interests include fracture care, cartilage preservation and restoration, ligament reconstruction, complex shoulder and knee conditions, and arthroscopic surgery.
Outside of his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mulchandani enjoys hiking, economics, traveling, playing basketball and soccer as well as spending time with his family and golden retriever.
Neil Mulchandani, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine and the founder of City Orthopedics in Flushing and Chinatown, New York City.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. From there, he returned to his hometown of New York and attended State University of New York Downstate School of Medicine. During this time, his passion for orthopedics began as he worked diligently with the orthopedic department in significant research endeavors. Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, where he served as chief resident during his final year. It was here that he developed a strong foundation of both general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma.
With a desire to continually refine his skills and expertise, Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he trained under renowned surgeons in the field. In addition to expert clinical training, Dr. Mulchandani served as a team physician for Bronxville High School and Manhattanville College men’s and women’s ice hockey team. In addition, he served as associate team physician of the New York Jets professional football team as well as the New York Islanders professional ice hockey team.
As a native New Yorker, Dr. Mulchandani takes pride in helping patients get back to their daily lives. Although City Orthopedics sees a wide range of conditions, Dr. Mulchandani’s special interests include fracture care, cartilage preservation and restoration, ligament reconstruction, complex shoulder and knee conditions, and arthroscopic surgery.
Outside of his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mulchandani enjoys hiking, economics, traveling, playing basketball and soccer as well as spending time with his family and golden retriever.
Rabah Qadir, MD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. He specializes in general orthopedics, musculoskeletal trauma, complicated fractures, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty in all major joints.
Dr. Qadir provides emergency trauma care to severely injured patients. He has a special interest in direct anterior hip replacement surgery, computer navigation, and robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement. He uses minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approaches to optimize patient outcomes and minimize recovery times.
Dr. Qadir earned his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated with honors while participating in varsity lacrosse and football at the Division 1 level, including an NCAA national championship lacrosse team. Dr. Qadir received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, earning numerous awards, including the E. Edward McCool Jr. Award for top surgery students, and induction into the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
He continued residency training in orthopedic surgery at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. There, he trained under team doctors for the New Orleans Pelicans and the New Orleans Saints.
Dr. Qadir completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at world-renowned R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, which is the only freestanding trauma hospital in the country. It houses the oldest, most distinguished fellowship of its kind.
He served at the Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands as the Vice Chief of Orthopedics from 2017 to 2020. He is currently Chief of Orthopedics (2020 to present). Under his leadership, Dr. Qadir helped the facility achieve the American College of Surgeons Level 2 Trauma Center designation.
Dr. Qadir also serves as director of the Outpatient Joint Replacement Program at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway. He’s an active member of AO Trauma, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Dr. Qadir maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He’s conducted numerous research studies as a primary investigator, earning prestigious grants from Ochsner Clinic and AO North America. He’s authored numerous peer-reviewed journal article publications and presented his work locally, nationally, and internationally while earning numerous academic awards.
Dr. Qadir welcomes patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre and looks forward to restoring their quality of life.
Jason Piefer, MD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. He’s dual board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Piefer specializes in arthroscopy, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder, knee, and hip joint replacement.
He graduated from Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, where he co-captained the 1996 Texas 5A State Championship football team. Dr. Piefer graduated summa cum laude with honors and a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. While there, he was an undergraduate research fellow.
Dr. Piefer received his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he received recognition as an outstanding student in orthopedic surgery. He completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he trained under team physicians for the University of Alabama, Auburn University, the Washington Redskins, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Piefer completed a sports medicine fellowship with United States ski team doctors at Taos Orthopaedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico. He was the orthopedic surgeon on the sidelines for numerous local high school teams and NCAA Division I football games.
He maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Piefer actively assists local high school team athletes with sideline care and is affiliated with Iron Man Sports Medicine.
Dr. Piefer warmly welcomes patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre and looks forward to caring for them.
Kevin M. Smith, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert bringing his fellowship training experience to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Smith focuses on personalized patient procedures, including shoulder, hip, and knee joint replacements, sprains, and fractures. His specialty is in minimally invasive and highly effective arthroscopic joint procedures.
Dr. Smith was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where he was an all-state basketball player at Humble High School, MVP of the district, and graduated summa cum laude. He attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, for his undergraduate degree, also playing basketball, and earning a perfect GPA in chemical engineering. He received academic all-conference honors for being an athlete who showcased hard work in school.
After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Smith completed his residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas Medical Center in Houston. There, he kicked off his sports medicine training while working with team physicians for the Houston Texans and Houston Astros.
Dr. Smith also attended Rice University’s Jones School of Business in Houston, Texas, to study business principles in health care in the groundbreaking health care management program. He went on to Stanford University in Stanford, California, for its renowned sports medicine and shoulder-elbow fellowship.
Following his time as the assistant team physician for the Stanford Cardinal football program, Dr. Smith continued to refine his skills while working with the team physicians from the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, and Golden State Warriors.
Dr. Smith’s research has been presented and published numerous times, all furthering the fields of stem cell research, joint replacements, hip arthroscopic procedures, and progressive surgery.
Dr. Smith has privileges at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and St. Luke’s Community Medical Center of The Woodlands.
He also serves at Houston Northwest Medical Center and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in Houston, Texas, and Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas.
At The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, Dr. Smith is happy to welcome new and existing patients.
Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS is a wound care podiatrist, board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a leading expert in diabetic limb salvage, Dr. Chiu is dedicated to preventing lower extremity amputations through innovative surgical techniques and advanced wound care management.
Education and Training
Dr. Chiu’s extensive education and training have taken him across the United States. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2007. He then pursued his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2013. His residency training brought him to the prestigious Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Palo Alto Podiatry Residency Program and Stanford University, where he honed his expertise in podiatric medicine and surgery, particularly in complex diabetic limb salvage cases.
Academic and Professional Roles
Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Chiu served as an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, where he was recruited to help reduce amputation rates by focusing on diabetic limb salvage. He has also held leadership positions in professional organizations, serving as Treasurer for the ACFAS Big West Region and as a member of the Podiatry Advisory Committee for the New Mexico Medical Board.
Research and Contributions to Podiatry
Dr. Chiu is recognized nationally for his work in diabetic foot care and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and online articles in major podiatric and medical journals. His research has focused on limb salvage techniques, wound healing, and the impact of vascular disease on diabetic foot complications. He is actively involved in ongoing clinical research, including investigations into improving surgical techniques for minor foot amputations and minimally invasive techniques to healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
Specialized Surgical Expertise in Diabetic Limb Salvage
Dr. Chiu’s patient-centered approach is what sets him apart. He collaborates closely with individuals at risk of foot amputation, offering them cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical solutions that promote healing while reducing complications. His pioneering technique for percutaneous medial band plantar fasciotomy has provided a safer alternative for treating stubborn foot ulcers, making a significant impact in the field of limb salvage.
Dr. Chiu is also one of the very few podiatrists in New Mexico offering orthoplastic reconstruction for complex bone and soft tissue problems in the lower extremity. He specializes in complex diabetic foot and ankle reconstruction, including use of external fixation techniques and flap surgery such as fasciocutaneous and muscle flaps for large soft tissue defects. His expertise in this highly specialized field allows him to offer advanced reconstructive options for patients with severe diabetic foot complications, trauma, and infection, providing them with alternatives to major amputations.
Educational Initiatives, Mentorship, and Content Creation
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Chiu is a co-founder of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Academy (FASA), an online video library dedicated to the education and training of podiatry students, residents, and practicing podiatrists worldwide. His passion for education drove him to learn filmmaking, video editing, and audio production, investing thousands of hours into content creation while balancing a demanding schedule. His dedication ensures that FASA provides high-quality instructional content, helping professionals enhance their surgical skills and advance their knowledge base in foot and ankle surgery.
Dedicated to advancing the field of podiatry, Dr. Chiu frequently lectures at national conferences, including the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions. He shares his expertise in surgical offloading techniques, wound care innovations, and diabetic foot management. Since moving from UNM, he has been actively involved in the training of the NMVA podiatry residents, ensuring that the next generation of podiatrists is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills in foot and ankle surgery.
Commitment to Patient Care
Dr. Chiu is committed to providing timely and effective treatment, particularly for patients with diabetic foot conditions where delays can lead to serious complications. He also provides second opinions and surgical consultations to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. He understands that every patient is different and has unique circumstances that require a patient-centered treatment plan. To address urgent needs, he offers same-day appointments—just call (505)247-4164.
Lectures and Presentations
Case in Point: Surgery for Diabetic Foot Ulcers, SAWC Fall 2024
After The Referral - Watch How Podiatrists Surgically Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers, American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Session, 2024
Recorded Live Case Discussion: Cavus Foot Reconstruction, Neglected Achilles Tendon Ruptures, ASPS 8th Annual Surgical Conference, 2022
Dermacell Presentation Sponsored by LifeNet Health, SAWC Fall 2022, SAWC Spring 2022
Morbidity and Mortality of Diabetic Feet, New Mexico Vascular Surgery Symposium, 2018
Osteoporotic Fragility Fractures, Kaiser Santa Teresa Orthopaedics Department, 2016
Subtalar Arthroereisis Implant Removal in Adults: A Prospective Study in 104 Patients, ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, 2015
Published Research and Peer-Reviewed Publications
Chiu, H., Zimmer, C., & Chiu, A. (2023). Percutaneous medial band plantar fasciotomy for treatment of chronic plantar hallux ulcers. Case Reports and Series, 3(2), 100291.
Saxena A, Via AG, Maffulli N, Chiu H. (2016). Subtalar arthroereisis implant removal in adults: A prospective study of 100 patients. J Foot Ankle Surg, 55(3), 500-3.
Personal Interests
Dr. Chiu is married and has three daughters who are passionate about dance. They participate in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, team dance, and recently started ice skating lessons. His three dogs Marv, Harry and Kevin were named after characters from his wife's favorite movie, Home Alone.
Although he grew up in San Francisco, Dr. Chiu never had much interest in watching professional sports. However, after spending four years in Philadelphia and marrying a woman from Pottstown, PA, he became a dedicated Eagles fan. Go birds!
“Dr. Chiu and his staff are topnotch. Refreshing and honest. No complaints whatsoever. High praise for their personable interaction and clinical skills.”
Joseph Daniels, DO, is a general orthopedic surgeon bringing more than 30 years of experience in orthopedic care to Southwest Orthopedic Associates, serving patients 12 and older in Fort Worth, Texas, and throughout Tarrant County.
Dr. Daniels was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He began his professional pursuits at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, earning his Bachelor of Science. After graduation, Dr. Daniels enrolled at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois, obtaining his medical degree.
The next year, Dr. Daniels completed an orthopedic surgery residency and accepted a job as an assistant professor at the University of North Texas (UNT) Health Science Center in Fort Worth.
Dr. Daniels has led UNT’s orthopedic surgery residency program for more than 10 years, mentoring and teaching medical students and future surgeons. During that same time, he built a successful orthopedic clinical practice, serving teens and adults.
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Daniels diagnoses and treats most musculoskeletal problems, but he has special interests in advanced arthroscopy, cartilage transplants, and the treatment of sports injuries.
Dr. Daniels takes a conservative and patient-centered treatment approach. Whenever possible, he recommends non-surgical modalities that complement the body’s natural healing process.
Dr. Daniels resides in Aledo, Texas. Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports, exercising, and spending time with his four children. Dr. Daniels welcomes anyone seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain to Southwest Orthopedic Associates today.
“If you’re ever in need of an orthopedic doctor then this is the place. All the staffing and doctors are very kind and explain everything to you that you need to know. Highly recommend this office.”
Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at his practice, Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD PLLC, in Miami, Florida.
An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
His kindness and approachability are matched by his knowledge of the leading, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options for patients. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. He was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Thereafter, he completed an orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowships in the United States and around the world. He performed additional training at the Cleveland Clinic.
He completed several fellowships, including the Müller Foundation Fellowship and an Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) in Bern, Switzerland; a hand surgery fellowship in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cleveland Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, and the Allen Memorial Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has presided over numerous organizations and societies and is an active member of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has participated, chaired, and organized several instructional courses both in the United States and abroad and frequently hosts students and physicians to help further upper extremity academia. He currently leads numerous instructional courses throughout the year and around the world on the identification of complex fractures and the surgical interventions necessary.
“Had rotator cuff surgery performed by Dr Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez. It has been 7 months since the surgery and there is no more pain and my arm and shoulder have almost perfect mobility.”
Desh Sahni, MD, at Capital Brain & Spine is one of only a handful of Texas surgeons trained in both neurosurgery and spine surgery. He is also one of the few spine surgeons in Central Texas who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. Much of his work is done through incisions that are often one inch or less. Almost all his surgeries are done through a microscope with limited bleeding and tissue damage.
Most importantly, he is a highly skilled surgeon who aspires for perfection in patient outcomes. Dr. Sahni employs a scholarly, science-based approach to neurospine surgery and provides humane and compassionate patient-centric care.
Open-minded and non-judgmental, Dr. Sahni and his staff welcome all patients with warmth.
Brief Biosketch
Dr. Sahni was raised in New York and received his undergraduate degree in English literature from Columbia University and his Medical Degree from Columbia’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in Manhattan, NYC. He relocated to Texas to undergo neurosurgical training at the Baylor College of Medicine/MD Anderson in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the Texas Medical Center Spine Fellowship program where he trained at Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson, and Texas Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Clinical Neurosurgery.
Dr. Sahni has extensive experience and training in neurotrauma: both brain and spine. He is highly regarded as one of the most experienced and capable neurotrauma surgeons in central Texas. He had the privilege and honor of serving as the neurotrauma coordinator for the busiest ER in Central Texas: St. David’s South Austin Hospital, a level 2 trauma center, for 4 years and was trusted as the primary on-call neurosurgeon for their trauma center for more than 5 years. During this extremely demanding period of service to the people of Austin - where he was required to respond to emergencies in 30 minutes 24 hours a day, sometimes weeks at a time - Dr. Sahni saved the lives of and prevented paralysis in dozens of patients while relieving pain and disability in hundreds more.
Dr. Sahni believes in treating patients as he would himself and thinks compassion is a good guiding principle in one’s moral compass. He advocates for nontraditional, nonsurgical therapies for spinal health, including chiropractic care, yoga, meditation, Tai-chi, acupuncture, and strength training.
Dr. Sahni is married with three children and a 4 lb chihuahua. He is a beginner pianist who practices daily meditation, intermittent fasting, high-intensity interval training, and light resistance training.
“I was refereed to Dr. Sahni office in the beginning of January, I would get phone calls from two of Dr. Sahni staff setting up appointments with different times and address. I was so confused and address this to both of them and confirmed me their address is correct. The day before i would get a call from Fabiola, one of the staff members setting up my appointments calling to inform me Dr. Sahni cannot see me and will need to be rescheduled. Not just once many times i’ve gotten this call and grown tired. After 2 months time I finally visiting the office, and was taken back to the exam room. I was told by the Medical Assistant they’ve just moved into a new building and have no equipment, not even equipment to read my weight, record my temperature and my blood pressure. The MD did perform a few test on me for nerve pain and other concerns. After finally meeting with Dr. Sahni i was greeted, asked general and medical questions, I understand moving into a new facility they are short staffed with equipment but i could’ve been re scheduled with an examination table and equipment! He explained to me a surgical procedure that is short time and can return to work next day. He showed me a video on his phone showing the procedure while he went to grab a flyer. I was uncertain and needed more information. We agreed for a follow us. It’s been two weeks and have not heard from his office for a follow up, Dr’s interaction could of been handled better.
Overall experience was disappointing and poorly handled
In the beginning of January, I was referred to the office of Dr. Sahni. Initially, I received phone calls from two of Dr. Sahni’s staff members, who were attempting to schedule appointments with different times and addresses. I was initially confused and addressed this issue with both of them while both confirming that their addresses were correct.
The day before my scheduled appointment, I received a call from Fabiola, another staff member, informing me that Dr. Sahni was unable to see me and would need to reschedule. This was not an isolated incident, as I have received multiple calls of this nature, which has become increasingly frustrating.
After two months of waiting, I finally visited the office and was taken back to the examination room. I was informed by the Medical Assistant that the office had recently moved into a new building and lacked the necessary equipment, including equipment to weigh me, record my temperature and blood pressure.
Despite this inconvenience, the Medical Assistant performed a few tests for nerve pain and other concerns.
After meeting with Dr. Sahni, I was greeted and asked general and medical questions. While I understand that the office may be short-staffed and experiencing equipment shortages, I could have been rescheduled with an examination table and the necessary equipment.
Dr. Sahni explained a surgical procedure that is relatively short-duration and allows patients to return to work the following day. He demonstrated the procedure on his phone while retrieving a flyer. However, I was left feeling uncertain and requested additional information.
We agreed to follow up.
Two weeks later, I have not received any follow-up from Dr. Sahni’s office. The interaction between the doctor and the patient could have been handled more effectively.
Overall, my experience was disappointing and poorly managed.”
Dr. Deshdeepak Sahni, MD
Neurosurgeon
2122 Babcock Road
Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78229
4.71(163)
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Dr. Deshdeepak Sahni, MD
Neurosurgeon
4.71(163)
3910 S IH-35 Frontage Rd
1st Floor
Austin, TX 78745
Desh Sahni, MD, at Capital Brain & Spine is one of only a handful of Texas surgeons trained in both neurosurgery and spine surgery. He is also one of the few spine surgeons in Central Texas who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery. Much of his work is done through incisions that are often one inch or less. Almost all his surgeries are done through a microscope with limited bleeding and tissue damage.
Most importantly, he is a highly skilled surgeon who aspires for perfection in patient outcomes. Dr. Sahni employs a scholarly, science-based approach to neurospine surgery and provides humane and compassionate patient-centric care.
Open-minded and non-judgmental, Dr. Sahni and his staff welcome all patients with warmth.
Brief Biosketch
Dr. Sahni was raised in New York and received his undergraduate degree in English literature from Columbia University and his Medical Degree from Columbia’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in Manhattan, NYC. He relocated to Texas to undergo neurosurgical training at the Baylor College of Medicine/MD Anderson in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the Texas Medical Center Spine Fellowship program where he trained at Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson, and Texas Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Clinical Neurosurgery.
Dr. Sahni has extensive experience and training in neurotrauma: both brain and spine. He is highly regarded as one of the most experienced and capable neurotrauma surgeons in central Texas. He had the privilege and honor of serving as the neurotrauma coordinator for the busiest ER in Central Texas: St. David’s South Austin Hospital, a level 2 trauma center, for 4 years and was trusted as the primary on-call neurosurgeon for their trauma center for more than 5 years. During this extremely demanding period of service to the people of Austin - where he was required to respond to emergencies in 30 minutes 24 hours a day, sometimes weeks at a time - Dr. Sahni saved the lives of and prevented paralysis in dozens of patients while relieving pain and disability in hundreds more.
Dr. Sahni believes in treating patients as he would himself and thinks compassion is a good guiding principle in one’s moral compass. He advocates for nontraditional, nonsurgical therapies for spinal health, including chiropractic care, yoga, meditation, Tai-chi, acupuncture, and strength training.
Dr. Sahni is married with three children and a 4 lb chihuahua. He is a beginner pianist who practices daily meditation, intermittent fasting, high-intensity interval training, and light resistance training.
“I was refereed to Dr. Sahni office in the beginning of January, I would get phone calls from two of Dr. Sahni staff setting up appointments with different times and address. I was so confused and address this to both of them and confirmed me their address is correct. The day before i would get a call from Fabiola, one of the staff members setting up my appointments calling to inform me Dr. Sahni cannot see me and will need to be rescheduled. Not just once many times i’ve gotten this call and grown tired. After 2 months time I finally visiting the office, and was taken back to the exam room. I was told by the Medical Assistant they’ve just moved into a new building and have no equipment, not even equipment to read my weight, record my temperature and my blood pressure. The MD did perform a few test on me for nerve pain and other concerns. After finally meeting with Dr. Sahni i was greeted, asked general and medical questions, I understand moving into a new facility they are short staffed with equipment but i could’ve been re scheduled with an examination table and equipment! He explained to me a surgical procedure that is short time and can return to work next day. He showed me a video on his phone showing the procedure while he went to grab a flyer. I was uncertain and needed more information. We agreed for a follow us. It’s been two weeks and have not heard from his office for a follow up, Dr’s interaction could of been handled better.
Overall experience was disappointing and poorly handled
In the beginning of January, I was referred to the office of Dr. Sahni. Initially, I received phone calls from two of Dr. Sahni’s staff members, who were attempting to schedule appointments with different times and addresses. I was initially confused and addressed this issue with both of them while both confirming that their addresses were correct.
The day before my scheduled appointment, I received a call from Fabiola, another staff member, informing me that Dr. Sahni was unable to see me and would need to reschedule. This was not an isolated incident, as I have received multiple calls of this nature, which has become increasingly frustrating.
After two months of waiting, I finally visited the office and was taken back to the examination room. I was informed by the Medical Assistant that the office had recently moved into a new building and lacked the necessary equipment, including equipment to weigh me, record my temperature and blood pressure.
Despite this inconvenience, the Medical Assistant performed a few tests for nerve pain and other concerns.
After meeting with Dr. Sahni, I was greeted and asked general and medical questions. While I understand that the office may be short-staffed and experiencing equipment shortages, I could have been rescheduled with an examination table and the necessary equipment.
Dr. Sahni explained a surgical procedure that is relatively short-duration and allows patients to return to work the following day. He demonstrated the procedure on his phone while retrieving a flyer. However, I was left feeling uncertain and requested additional information.
We agreed to follow up.
Two weeks later, I have not received any follow-up from Dr. Sahni’s office. The interaction between the doctor and the patient could have been handled more effectively.
Overall, my experience was disappointing and poorly managed.”
Dr. Deshdeepak Sahni, MD
Neurosurgeon
3910 S IH-35 Frontage Rd
1st Floor
Austin, TX 78745
4.71(163)
4.88
(162)
Dr. Kenneth Alleyne, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
4.88(162)
2800 Tamarack Avenue
Suite 103
South Windsor, CT 06074
Kenneth Alleyne, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine at Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with offices in Bloomfield, South Windsor, and Tolland, Connecticut, and Midtown East, New York City.
Dr. Alleyne is a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and of Caribbean parentage (Barbados and Jamaica). He graduated from the Kingswood-Oxford School before attending Williams College, where he was a three-sport athlete and carried out his pre-medical studies. He subsequently enrolled in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was involved as president of the Student National Medical Association, founded the Winston Salem Mentor Network, and carried out primary research.
During his time in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, where he worked to advance novel research in bone healing under the leadership of Dr. Cato Laurencin. He subsequently completed orthopedic surgical training at Howard University Hospital and a fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at Yale University, where he was an associate team physician for the school's football team and local high school athletics.
Dr. Alleyne enjoys working with school-age children to active seniors and currently serves as a sports medicine consultant to many local athletes and teams. He has also served as venue physician for the US Open Tennis Tournament. Dr. Alleyne believes that healthy and active lifestyles are the key to successful living. He “partners” with his patients to help them achieve their goals of improved function and return to activity, whether it be walking around the grocery store or international athletic competition.
When injuries do occur, Dr. Alleyne offers innovative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy to help heal his patients and get them back to their regular activities. Orthopedics and regenerative medicine are his passions.
Committed to the betterment of his community Dr. Alleyne has served on the board of Community Health Services, the Governor’s Commission on Health Equity, and currently is vice chairman of the board of Connecticut Health Foundation. He is a member of the board of the University of Connecticut Health Center and founder of SATO, Student Achievement Through Opportunity, which seeks to address the “opportunity gap” for Hartford students through targeted grants and services. Dr. Alleyne is also a member of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and serves as a clinical associate professor of Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut and an attending physician at many hospitals in Connecticut and New York City.
He is married to Shaun Biggers, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist with whom he shares the joy of their two children. He is an avid jazz enthusiast, cyclist, skier, and the number one fan of his children’s sports and performances.
Practice
Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & New York Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Kenneth Alleyne, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine at Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with offices in Bloomfield, South Windsor, and Tolland, Connecticut, and Midtown East, New York City.
Dr. Alleyne is a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and of Caribbean parentage (Barbados and Jamaica). He graduated from the Kingswood-Oxford School before attending Williams College, where he was a three-sport athlete and carried out his pre-medical studies. He subsequently enrolled in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was involved as president of the Student National Medical Association, founded the Winston Salem Mentor Network, and carried out primary research.
During his time in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, where he worked to advance novel research in bone healing under the leadership of Dr. Cato Laurencin. He subsequently completed orthopedic surgical training at Howard University Hospital and a fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at Yale University, where he was an associate team physician for the school's football team and local high school athletics.
Dr. Alleyne enjoys working with school-age children to active seniors and currently serves as a sports medicine consultant to many local athletes and teams. He has also served as venue physician for the US Open Tennis Tournament. Dr. Alleyne believes that healthy and active lifestyles are the key to successful living. He “partners” with his patients to help them achieve their goals of improved function and return to activity, whether it be walking around the grocery store or international athletic competition.
When injuries do occur, Dr. Alleyne offers innovative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy to help heal his patients and get them back to their regular activities. Orthopedics and regenerative medicine are his passions.
Committed to the betterment of his community Dr. Alleyne has served on the board of Community Health Services, the Governor’s Commission on Health Equity, and currently is vice chairman of the board of Connecticut Health Foundation. He is a member of the board of the University of Connecticut Health Center and founder of SATO, Student Achievement Through Opportunity, which seeks to address the “opportunity gap” for Hartford students through targeted grants and services. Dr. Alleyne is also a member of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and serves as a clinical associate professor of Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut and an attending physician at many hospitals in Connecticut and New York City.
He is married to Shaun Biggers, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist with whom he shares the joy of their two children. He is an avid jazz enthusiast, cyclist, skier, and the number one fan of his children’s sports and performances.
Practice
Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & New York Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Kenneth Alleyne, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine at Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with offices in Bloomfield, South Windsor, and Tolland, Connecticut, and Midtown East, New York City.
Dr. Alleyne is a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and of Caribbean parentage (Barbados and Jamaica). He graduated from the Kingswood-Oxford School before attending Williams College, where he was a three-sport athlete and carried out his pre-medical studies. He subsequently enrolled in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was involved as president of the Student National Medical Association, founded the Winston Salem Mentor Network, and carried out primary research.
During his time in medical school, he accepted a research fellowship at Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, where he worked to advance novel research in bone healing under the leadership of Dr. Cato Laurencin. He subsequently completed orthopedic surgical training at Howard University Hospital and a fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at Yale University, where he was an associate team physician for the school's football team and local high school athletics.
Dr. Alleyne enjoys working with school-age children to active seniors and currently serves as a sports medicine consultant to many local athletes and teams. He has also served as venue physician for the US Open Tennis Tournament. Dr. Alleyne believes that healthy and active lifestyles are the key to successful living. He “partners” with his patients to help them achieve their goals of improved function and return to activity, whether it be walking around the grocery store or international athletic competition.
When injuries do occur, Dr. Alleyne offers innovative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy to help heal his patients and get them back to their regular activities. Orthopedics and regenerative medicine are his passions.
Committed to the betterment of his community Dr. Alleyne has served on the board of Community Health Services, the Governor’s Commission on Health Equity, and currently is vice chairman of the board of Connecticut Health Foundation. He is a member of the board of the University of Connecticut Health Center and founder of SATO, Student Achievement Through Opportunity, which seeks to address the “opportunity gap” for Hartford students through targeted grants and services. Dr. Alleyne is also a member of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and serves as a clinical associate professor of Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut and an attending physician at many hospitals in Connecticut and New York City.
He is married to Shaun Biggers, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist with whom he shares the joy of their two children. He is an avid jazz enthusiast, cyclist, skier, and the number one fan of his children’s sports and performances.
Practice
Eastern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine & New York Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Jonathan Shults offers expert orthopedic and sports medicine care at Coastal Empire Orthopedics, located in Savannah, Georgia. A graduate of the University of Florida in Gainsville, he went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the renowned Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans before entering private practice.
A competitive cyclist and runner, Dr. Shults understands athletes’ passion and dedication. He knows athletes want to get back in the game so they can perform at their best, pain-free. Dr. Shults works with young athletes, as well as weekend warriors who still play as if they were kids and older adults who want to remain active in their golden years.
Prior to joining the practice at Coastal Empire Orthopedics, Dr. Shults worked in South Carolina at the South Carolina Orthopedic Institute in Orangeburg and with the South Louisiana Medical Associates at the Bayou Orthopedic Center in Houma, Louisiana.
Dr. Shults lives in Savannah with his wife and their three children.
Meena Shatby, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Shatby has extensive training in sports medicine and trauma. He’s fellowship-trained in managing lower extremities with a focus on knee, ankle, foot, and other sports injuries.
Dr. Shatby attended Clear Lake High School in Houston, Texas. He graduated at the top of his class summa cum laude with undergraduate degrees in electrical and biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a place as an engineering scholar.
After nurturing a passion for medicine, Dr. Shatby earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. There, he received multiple awards, including Outstanding Student in Orthopedic Surgery and Outstanding Academic Achievement. Dr. Shatby completed an internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he developed an interest in trauma, sports medicine, and reconstructive orthopedics.
His interest in ambulation pathology and gait led him to a prestigious fellowship in foot and ankle. It encompassed sports and knee disorders at Union Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview in Baltimore, Maryland. After completing this training, Dr. Shatby returned to The Woodlands to practice his passion – orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Shatby served as vice chairman of the Medical Board of Managers at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands and the Orthopedic Surgery and Peer Review Committee. He was a member of the Medical Board of Managers at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway and the Medical Executive Committee. He’s on the medical staff at St. Luke’s Community Medical Center of The Woodlands.
He uses advanced, innovative methods of nonoperative and conservative treatment. If surgical management is necessary, he offers proven, minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Shatby understands that education and early prevention are key components of effective healing. He has received multiple awards, including Patient’s Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award, and Texas Favorite Physician.
In addition to offering compassionate, quality care, Dr. Shatby provides second opinions regarding other physician recommendations.
Dr. Shatby has authored and co-authored numerous book chapters and articles, emphasizing clinical studies and evidence-based medicine. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and Montgomery County Medical Society.
Dr. Shatby is excited to welcome patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre and looks forward to caring for them.
“The office and staff were quick and efficient. The Dr was confident in his assessment and directions given for the visit. The parking however is notorious. There was no parking and you go round and round looking for a place to park because the street is full with cars parking out there and then you have a problem exiting because it’s narrowed to one lane.”
Dr. Meena Shatby, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
1441 Woodstead Court
Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
4.82(162)
4.85
(154)
Dr. Riane Teagarden, DPM
Podiatrist
4.85(154)
435 St. Michaels Drive
Suite 203-B
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Riane Teagarden, DPM, is a passionate foot and ankle surgeon based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She provides comprehensive podiatry care at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists.
Dr. Teagarden has always been interested in science. Growing up in the Denver area, you could find her explaining food chains with dioramas of lynx and making play-dough models of hearts. When her younger sister was born with significant medical needs, she started helping out her nurses at home. You could see that passion shift towards medicine.
When she was in second grade, she brought in a baby doll and demonstrated tube feeding and placement of a g-tube to her class. She saw how medical care helped change her sister’s life by improving her independence and relieving her of pain. She was inspired to provide that same care for others.
Dr. Teagarden attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated summa cum laude. At the time, she was shadowing many different providers from all specialties and working in an immunology research lab when she discovered podiatry - almost by accident. She, like many, got an ingrown toenail. Afterward, she started shadowing the podiatrists that helped her out in Greeley. Almost instantly, she fell in love with the hands-on approach they had to offer to improve the lives of their patients.
Dr. Teagarden moved to Iowa to attend Des Moines University of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Following that, she began her residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque and completed her residency at Kaiser Northern California in Sacramento.
Since then, Dr. Teagarden has developed a love of sports medicine, trauma, limb salvage, and wound care. She has experience with the full scope of foot and ankle intervention. She has a tremendous passion for medicine and demonstrates it for her patients by providing the utmost care. She is excited to return to the Southwest and serve the community of Santa Fe.
In her time away from work, Dr. Teagarden enjoys outdoor activities with her dogs and her partner. You can find them hiking, camping, skiing and adventuring. They are looking forward to enjoying the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico.
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