OsteoarthritisofFoot near Tomball, TX

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment

Care Philosophy: I am a primary care sports medicine doctor for athletes and active people of all ages. I provide overall care that is efficient, cost effective and safe and try to return athletes to play as quickly as possible. There is more to treating athletes than bones and joints and I focus on the entire person. I perform all the functions of a typical family or internal medicine physician though work with active patients who desire to remain active and want a physician who'll support them in their quest.

Biography: Dr. Mark Eilers is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Eilers graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he obtained a Master of Science in Pharmacology. Dr. Eilers earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, after which he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Southern Illinois University. Upon completion of residency, he then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at TRIA Orthopedics in Minneapolis, MN. While there, he had the privilege of providing team physician coverage for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball, NHLs Minnesota Wild, University of Minnesota Division 1 Hockey, Gustavus Adolphus Division 3 Football, Minnesota Magicians NAHL Hockey, and Washburn High School Athletics teams. Prior to coming on board at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Eilers spent time practicing in Odessa, Texas, where he provided team physician coverage for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin Division 2 athletics, Permian and Odessa High School athletics, and several other high schools in the West Texas region. Dr. Eilers' areas of focus include cartilage injuries to the knee, as well as tendon and complex ligamentous injuries to the knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder. These injuries include multiple ligament knee injuries, anterior and posterior cruciate tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, and biceps tendon injuries. In addition, Dr. Eilers also performs acute fracture care and manages osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder with advanced procedures including partial and total joint replacement using Mako robotic technology.

Care Philosophy: As an experienced orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty training in the latest arthroscopic techniques, I take a highly individualized approach to patient care. I believe the most important aspect to providing quality care is establishing a personal relationship with each patient I see. My role in our relationship is to develop understanding, provide education and guidance, and ensure that patients are comfortable with the care plan they chose to embark upon.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to prevent and treat injuries in athletes of all ages so that they can reach their full potential in the sports activities they enjoy most.

Care Philosophy: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group providers are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families. Our board-certified physicians provide continuous patient-centered care, while using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. They have all-access to outpatient and inpatient services offered by St. Luke's Health, as well as leading medical specialists to consult on diagnosis and treatment.?

Biography: Dr. Gillian Wooldridge, DO is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Gillian Wooldridge, DO is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Care Philosophy: He believes in being conservative with his treatment recommendations and only recommends surgery when less-invasive treatments have failed. Most importantly, Dr. Ihekweazu takes great pride in treating each patient as if they were a member of his family and in his leading patients back to their active lifestyles.