Radiculopathy near Bellaire, TX

Care Philosophy: My focus is treating the patient as a whole and approaching illness from all angles; prevention is a key focus as is helping patients to be their own advocates and having a voice in their healthcare. The goal is to build an effective and long-lasting partnership with patients that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Care Philosophy: I personally evaluate and treat patients. If surgery is necessary, I perform the procedure. Communication with the patient is an essential part of our success.

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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.

Biography: Dr. Mark Brinker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Mark Brinker, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.