Overview
Native Houstonian Dr. Jessica Traver earned her undergraduate degree at Tulane University and her medical degree at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health). She completed her internship and residency at Saint Louis (Missouri) University Hospital, a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and a second fellowship in sports medicine at Harvard University/Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Traver, who has been in practice since 2019, treats a broad range of pediatric orthopedic and sports conditions. She specializes in the treatment of young athletes, as well as pediatric trauma, growth plate injuries, ACL tears, patellar instability, ankle instability and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) as well as other injuries of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. She speaks fluent Spanish. An NCAA Division I soccer player at Tulane, Dr. Traver later served as a team physician to the University of Massachusetts Boston and for the 2019 Boston Marathon. Her experience as a collegiate athlete and team physician has given her an exceptional perspective on treating young athletes and enabling them to return to their sports as quickly, but safely, as possible. Dr. Traver also serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School. Her special research interests include treatment of skeletally immature athletes, ACL injuries and psychological readiness for return-to-sport.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees and Contracture Deformity.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Traver is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jessica Traver
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Traver?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jessica Traver by calling their office at 713-486-1600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jessica Traver a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jessica Traver is classified as an Experienced expert for Knock Knees, 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. Jessica Traver specialize in?
While Dr. Jessica Traver is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Contracture Deformity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Jessica Traver participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jessica Traver has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knock Knees. You can view a list of Dr. Jessica Traver's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jessica Traver accept my insurance?
Dr. Jessica Traver accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-1600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Contracture DeformityDr. Traver isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Knock KneesDr. Traver isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.