
Overview
Dr. Jack Jensen earned his medical degree at Kansas University in Kansas City. He completed a residency in orthopedics at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Oregon. In practice since 1976, Dr. Jensen is board certified in sports medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. His specialty is knee conditions with clinical interests that include fitness, sports medicine, knee surgery and shoulder surgery. A former collegiate athlete, Dr. Jensen has served as a physician for the Goodwill Games, World Championships of Gymnastics, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Olympic Games, U.S. Clay Court championships and the Masters golf tournament. He has also worked with the Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Texans, Cirque du Soleil and Houston Wranglers tennis team as well as served as team physician for the Missouri Tigers. A former associate editor of the peer-reviewed journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, he has co-authored several journal articles and written two books. He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society.
Dr. Jensen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.
Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new 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 Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Klineberg is currently accepting new patients.
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Valerae Lewis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.
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Robert Satcher is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Satcher is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jack E. Jensen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jack E. Jensen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jack E. Jensen by calling their office at 713-984-1400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jack E. Jensen a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jack E. Jensen 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. Jack E. Jensen specialize in?
While Dr. Jack E. Jensen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Synovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Jack E. Jensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jack E. Jensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-984-1400 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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- BursitisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Jensen isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Baker CystDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
- Fractured SpineDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- LordosisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Maffucci SyndromeDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Maffucci Syndrome.
- MetachondromatosisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Metachondromatosis.
- Ollier DiseaseDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Ollier Disease.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteochondromaDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- SciaticaDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
- Syndactyly Cenani Lenz TypeDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Toxic SynovitisDr. Jensen isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Synovitis.
