
Overview
Dr. Alan J. Rechter graduated magna cum laude from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, where he served as chief resident. He then completed an AO International Fellowship in Germany focusing on trauma, hand and joint reconstructive surgery. Board certified in orthopedics and orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Rechter has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995. His practice encompasses all aspects of orthopedic surgery and his clinical interests include sports injuries, joint replacement, trauma, pediatrics and hand surgery. Dr. Rechter serves on the faculty of McGovern Medical School. Dr. Rechter strives to provide the best treatment for his patients using state-of-the-art facilities. His patients appreciate his personal attention and good bedside manner coupled with his excellent diagnosis and surgical skills. He treats patients of all ages. Dr. Rechter has a son and daughter. In his time away from the office, he enjoys golf, fishing and surfing.
Dr. Rechter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rechter is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Rechter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan J. Rechter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan J. Rechter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan J. Rechter by calling their office at 281-829-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan J. Rechter a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan J. Rechter is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan J. Rechter specialize in?
While Dr. Alan J. Rechter is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Alan J. Rechter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan J. Rechter has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Alan J. Rechter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan J. Rechter accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan J. Rechter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-829-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Rechter isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Acute PainDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoporosisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Rechter isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.

