Overview
Dr. Christopher H. Perkins was born and raised in the Houston area and was the first of his extended family to attend college. He completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Baylor University in Waco, Texas in 2002. Dr. Perkins then attended medical school and completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at the University of Miami and spent two and a half years as a faculty member at the University of Florida at Jacksonville.Being a native Houstonian and a product of Baylor, Dr. Perkins returned in 2015 to join the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine fulfilling a dream to practice and educate at his alma mater. As a part of the fracture specialists at Baylor, Dr. Perkins provides care for the underserved patients at Ben Taub Hospital and also patients at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, The Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital. The shared practice philosophy of our group is to provide excellent fracture care to all of our patients regardless of their socioeconomic status.In addition to acute fracture care, Dr. Perkins is considered a national expert in the Ilizarov methods of limb reconstruction and deformity correction using ringed external fixators and the Taylor Spatial Frame. He also specializes in fractures that did not heal (nonunions) and bones that have chronic infection (osteomyelitis).
His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
Houston, TX 77030
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher H. Perkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher H. Perkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher H. Perkins by calling their office at 713-986-6016. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher H. Perkins a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher H. Perkins is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Christopher H. Perkins specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher H. Perkins is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher H. Perkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher H. Perkins has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher H. Perkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher H. Perkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher H. Perkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-986-6016 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Perkins isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.