Overview
Dr. Andrew Choo earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University and his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed a residency at Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Services in New Jersey, a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and an additional fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Choo, who has been in practice since 2005, is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He specializes in orthopedic trauma with an emphasis on the management of both acute and chronic fractures; shoulder and elbow injuries, including fractures and dislocations; arthritis; and tendon and ligament tears. His primary clinical interests are adolescent orthopedics, ankle injuries, ankle joint replacement, ankle problems, arthritis, arthritis of the hand, arthritis surgery, arthroscopic surgery, back pain, bone spurs, children’s foot problems, collateral ligament surgery (Tommy John surgery), deuce bicompartmental knee, direct anterior approach hip replacement, dysplasia, early knee intervention, growth plate fractures, hairline fractures, hip dysplasia, hip resurfacing, MAKO robot, orthopedic robot, partial hip replacement, pediatric sports medicine, total hip replacement, wrist fractures, wrist injuries, wrist pain and wrist problems. Dr Choo also serves as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at McGovern Medical School. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr. Choo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Choo is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Choo 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
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Eric Klineberg received his undergraduate degree from Rice University and then a master’s degree in zoology and neural networks at the University of Maryland, before earning his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington Medical System in Seattle then a combined neurosurgery and orthopedic surgical spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Klineberg is board certified in orthopedic surgery. His primary clinical interests include spinal degeneration, deformity, tumor and fracture; adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery; and cervical compression and deformity. Dr. Klineberg is committed to excellence in surgical care with an emphasis on communication, compassion and empathy. He strives to treat each patient as he would like himself or a family member to be treated. A professor and vice chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Klineberg serves as Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery and holds the Milton “Chip” Routt Endowed Chair of Spinal Surgery. His research, teaching and clinical activity have earned Dr. Klineberg an international reputation in spinal deformity surgery. Author of over then 300 publications and book chapters, he also edited Adult Lumbar Scoliosis, A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management and is a principal or co-principal investigator for more than a half-dozen clinical studies. His major research interests are enhancement of spinal fusion with stem cells and proteins and spinal deformity and outcomes. He serves on the board of directors of the Scoliosis Research Society and on the executive committee of the International Spine Study Group. He is also the North American Chair of AO Spine, a global academic community that promotes excellence in education, research, patient care and outcomes. Dr. Klineberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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Robert Satcher is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Satcher is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
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Scott Rosenfeld is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rosenfeld is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Choo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Choo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Choo by calling their office at 713-486-7560. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Choo a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Choo is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Andrew Choo specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Choo is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Hip Replacement, and Tenotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Andrew Choo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Choo has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Choo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Choo accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Choo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-7560 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteotomyDr. Choo isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- Acute PainDr. Choo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- FasciotomyDr. Choo isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
- Hip ReplacementDr. Choo isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Progressive Osseous HeteroplasiaDr. Choo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia.
- TenotomyDr. Choo isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.