
Overview
Dr. James M. Gregory is a well-respected orthopaedic surgeon and Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. He specializes in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow problems. He has extensive education and training in shoulder and elbow repair. State-of-the-art, minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques are used whenever possible to help accelerate the rehabilitation process for conditions such as rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, tennis elbow, and shoulder or elbow stiffness. Dr. Gregory received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, and graduated magna cum laude. He graduated medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and was inducted into the AOA medical honor society. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University in Chicago, IL, followed by a prestigious fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. Dr. Gregory understands the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions, including the unique demands of the overhead athlete, or the daily struggles caused by persistent shoulder or elbow pain. He maintains an active interest in clinical research, and has extensive experience with non-operative management, as well as complex arthroscopic and open surgical techniques, including shoulder replacement, elbow replacement, muscle transfers, trauma, and revision shoulder or elbow surgery.
Dr. Gregory is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenotomy, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Gregory is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Dr. Klineberg is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Gregory
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Gregory?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Gregory by calling their office at 713-486-4880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Gregory a top-rated expert for Frozen Shoulder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Gregory is classified as an Distinguished expert for Frozen Shoulder, 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. James M. Gregory specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Gregory is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James M. Gregory participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James M. Gregory has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Frozen Shoulder. You can view a list of Dr. James M. Gregory's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James M. Gregory accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Gregory accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-4880 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Gregory isDistinguished. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Gregory isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TendinitisDr. Gregory isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenotomyDr. Gregory isAdvanced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Shoulder ArthroscopyDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Gregory isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
