Radiculopathy near Victoria, TX

Care Philosophy: As an Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, I help each patient to chose a treatment plan right for that patient's goals. Perhaps you're a professional athlete looking to return to your former level of play. Perhaps you're a weekend warrior looking for tennis elbow treatments that will return you to winning form. Maybe you'd like to be able to walk pain-free with your grandson. Patients have different goals, and I can help you chose a unique treatment plan to reach your goals.

Care Philosophy: I hope to deliver a patient experience that exceeds expectations. I intend to restore function with the latest clinically relevant and evidence-based techniques that are available. I plan to get my patients back to their active, healthy lives as quickly and safely as possible.

Care Philosophy: Coastal Orthopedics is proud to be a patient-focused practice. At Coastal Orthopedics we take patient care very seriously, from before you even walk into the door. Coastal Orthopedics focuses on ensuring your records and referrals are handled securely

Biography: Dr. Holger E.I. Skerhut is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Born in Germany, Dr. Skerhut has called San Antonio his home since the age of four. An alumnus of Central Catholic High School, Dr. Skerhut completed undergraduate studies at St. Mary's University and finished both medical school and neurosurgical residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery since 1992, Dr. Skerhut is an authority in the treatment and diagnosis of disorders involving both the brain and spine. Dr. Skerhut is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Bexar county Medical Society (BCMS), and Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Biography: Jason Thompson, M.D. is Fellowship Trained in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery and Replacement. He completed training at the Orthopaedic Surgery Division Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario at London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, Canada. His fellowship training included management of degenerative, rheumatoid, and post-traumatic arthritis of the hip and knee, a high volume of revision hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as exposure to non-arthroplasty alternatives of young adult hip disorders. The emphasis of the fellowship was on revision hip and knee arthroplasty. His orthopaedic research included long-term clinical outcome and database studies, initiation of randomized trials, use of advanced imaging modalities and implant retrieval studies. Dr. Thompson accomplished Orthopaedic Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio. He also acquired his Medical Degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio, School of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science in General Studies, Magna Cum Laude at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas.His professional experience includes a four-year career as a professional soccer player - playing two years for FC Dallas and two years for DC United in Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the MLS Cup championship in 2004 with DC United. His experiences also include time as a Research Study and Regulatory Coordinator at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas as well as a Patient Care Technician at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Thompson was named, by his peers, a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Most Outstanding Resident Mentor in orthopaedic surgery. He was also a member of the U.S. under-23 Men's National Soccer Team and elected into the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments with the EIU Men's Soccer Team. Dr. Thompson joins South Texas Bone and Joint to help expand our Orthopaedic and minimally invasive surgery services to the Coastal Bend and beyond. We are pleased to continue a path of excellence in making Your Care. Our Priority. ®We are committed to excellence in patient care with the new expansion of our office on the campus of Corpus Christi Medical Center. The substantial improvement in care for our patients includes a completely remodeled 20,000+ square foot facility encompassing leading technology and advancements in Sports Medicine, Adult Spinal Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity, Joint Reconstruction, Joint Replacement, Arthritis Surgery and General Orthopaedics Through combined efforts and expertise of an exceptional team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical support and administrative staff, we are motivated to be our best at patient healthcare excellence for communities throughout South Texas.

Care Philosophy: In partnership with my patients, my goal is to provide the most appropriate and current orthopedic treatment available to help them meet their goals and return to the lifestyle that they desire