Overview
Dr. Stafford is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with a primary focus on joint replacement surgery. This includes the latest and most current technology involving hip, knee and shoulder replacement. He performs anterior approach hip replacement, as well as total knee and robotic assisted MAKO partial knee replacements. Complex arthritic shoulder conditions are also treated utilizing either conventional or reverse total shoulder replacement as indicated. A native Texan, Dr. Stafford was raised in the greater Houston area. He completed both medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, graduating in 1998. He became Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in July 2000. Dr. Stafford was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons during ceremonies held at the Academy's 69th annual meeting in 2001. Dr. Stafford participates in the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Maintenance of Certification program, completing the rigorous requirements and becoming re-certified in 2011 and again in 2018. Along with his interest in joint replacement, Dr. Stafford also practices General Orthopedics. He performs a variety of minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures addressing non-arthritic shoulder and knee conditions.
Dr. Stafford is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Caffey Disease, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Stafford is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald R. Stafford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald R. Stafford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald R. Stafford by calling their office at 713-486-5750. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Donald R. Stafford a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald R. Stafford is classified as an Advanced 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. Donald R. Stafford specialize in?
While Dr. Donald R. Stafford is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Donald R. Stafford accept my insurance?
Dr. Donald R. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5750 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Stafford isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Stafford isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.