PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Angleton, TX

Care Philosophy: My goal is to help my patients return to their desired activity level as quickly as possible with minimal disruption to their everyday life. I utilize the most advanced techniques and equipment to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for my patients.

Care Philosophy: I believe that effective communication, combined with caring and compassion, provide the foundation for a successful physician-patient partnership. My goal is to help patients understand their orthopedic problem, provide them with appropriate conservative and surgical treatment options, and empower them with the ability to make the treatment decision that is best for them. Each patient is a unique individual and deserves an individualized treatment approach.

Care Philosophy: My primary care philosophy is one of compassion and community. I believe that each person deserves comprehensive, high-quality primary care, and I am dedicated to providing that care to everyone who comes to my practice. I believe in treating each person with respect and dignity, and in working collaboratively with patients to ensure that they receive the care they need.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Rochelle Pondt is board-certified in Family Medicine doctor practicing in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. She sees patients in all stages of life. Dr. Pondt was born and raised in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. After earning her medical degree at Ohio University in 2002, Dr. Pondt completed her residency and internship at Doctor's Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio. She sees patients with issues regarding allergies, asthma, weight management, digestive disorders, kidney problems, thyroid conditions, diabetes, cholesterol management. Dr. Pondt cares for pediatric patients ages 4 and up, she handles immunizations and provides school and adult physicals. Dr. Pondt is located at 1200 Binz Street, Suite 925, Houston TX 77004.

Biography: T. Bradley Edwards, M.D., specializes in disorders of the shoulder and orthopedic surgery.Dr. Edwards attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After three years of undergraduate education, Dr. Edwards pursued a Medical Doctorate from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He remained at LSU-New Orleans for his Orthopedic Residency, where he excelled in clinical and basic science research.Dr. Edwards completed a one year Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Lyon, France with Dr. Gilles Walch, while serving as the Clinical Orthopedic Society Traveling Fellow. He was in practice for two years at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he served as the Chief Shoulder Surgeon and Director of Research before moving to Houston.Dr. Edwards specializes in disorders of the shoulder including those treated with open and arthroscopic surgery. He is very active in clinical and scientific research. Dr. Edwards has published more than 100 scientific articles and ten book chapters on topics such as rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacement. He has authored a textbook on shoulder replacement. Additionally, he has more than 100 scientific presentations at national and international meetings to his credit.His professional appointments include:Clinical Instructor, University of Texas at Houston, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryClinical Assistant Professor, Baylor University, Department of Orthopedic SurgeryAssociate Editor, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow SurgeryBoard of Editors, OrthopedicsConsultant Reviewer, American Journal of Sports MedicineConsultant Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related ResearchDr. Edwards is a member of the following societies:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)Alpha Omega AlphaAmerican Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsAssociation of Bone and Joint SurgeonsDr. Edwards holds a staff appointment at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. In addition to his medical licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota, Dr. Edwards is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.