Somatic Nerve Block near Boerne, TX

Care Philosophy: As an orthopaedic surgeon I put my patients first. I try stay current and practice the highest standard of medicine.

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.

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

Care Philosophy: Compassionate, holistic, and comprehensive. I seek to treat the whole person, not just the affected body part. This includes medication, interventional, and psychological management of symptoms. I employ a team approach to obtain the best outcome.

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: Both life experience and an outstanding education have been instrumental in shaping Dr. Duey into the physician that he is today. His desire is to provide the highest level of care to each patient using nonsurgical treatment and, when necessary, surgical intervention. He derives a great deal of satisfaction from educating his patients about their condition and helping them come to a treatment decision with which they can be satisfied.