
Overview
Jason Brannen, MD, is a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon specializing inminimally invasive, muscle-sparing hip and knee replacement surgery. He practices atOrthopedics & Sports Medicine in The Woodlands, an office dedicated to providing acomprehensive approach to patient care for a variety of acute and chronic bone and jointdisorders, as well as sports-related injuries. Dr. Brannen's primary goal is to alleviate painand restore function, empowering each individual patient to return to the life they love withgreater mobility and comfort.Dr. Brannen's educational journey began in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Heearned his bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 1999, followed by medicalschool at UT Medical Branch Galveston. His postgraduate training included acomprehensive Orthopedic Surgery residency at Texas A&M Scott & White, which hecompleted in 2011 after serving as Chief Resident. This foundational training equipped himwith a broad understanding of musculoskeletal health and surgical techniques.Further refining his expertise, Dr. Brannen pursued advanced fellowship training. In2012, he attended the Florida Orthopedic Institute Adult Reconstruction FellowshipProgram, where he focused specifically on complex joint replacement procedures. It wasduring this fellowship that he received the distinguished Fellow Award, a testament to hisexceptional skill and dedication in this highly specialized field. His commitment to ongoinglearning ensures he remains at the forefront of innovative surgical approaches, offeringpatients the most advanced care available.Dr. Brannen offers a wide range of services within his practice, reflecting his extensiveexperience and focus on restoring patient well-being. These services include primary hipand knee replacement surgery, revision hip and knee replacement for more complex cases,fracture care, knee arthroscopy, and trauma management. The dedicated team atOrthopedics & Sports Medicine partners with Dr. Brannen to ensure that every patientreceives personalized treatment, guided by kindness and a commitment to helping themachieve optimal health outcomes.
Dr. Brannen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
17198 St. Luke's Way, Suite 600 (MAC I), The Woodlands, TX 77384
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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Dr. Michael Leahy, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in The Woodlands, TX and has been practicing for 21 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Leahy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Leahy is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jason Brannen
Is Dr. Jason Brannen a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jason Brannen 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. Jason Brannen specialize in?
While Dr. Jason Brannen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Jason Brannen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jason Brannen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Jason Brannen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jason Brannen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jason Brannen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Brannen isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Brannen isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Acute PainDr. Brannen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Brannen isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Brannen isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Brannen isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Brannen isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.


