
Overview
Dr. Joseph (Jay) Muscat is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with added qualifications in sports medicine as well asd an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Muscat received a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his internship, research in the biochemical analysis of fracture healing and orthopedic residency in San Antonio. During his time in San Antonio, he completed his internship and orthopedic residency as well as research in the biochemical analysis of fracture healing. Dr. Muscat treats both adult and pediatric patients. With an added specialty in sports medicine, he treats a variety of conditions including arthritis, acute traumatic injuries, and degenerative conditions. In addition to being an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor, Dr. Muscat is the team physician for Splendora, Kingwood, Kingwood Park, and Huffman High Schools. In addition, he was a team physician for the United States and International men and women’s hockey teams during the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Muscat is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Toxic Synovitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Muscat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Muscat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Muscat by calling their office at 713-486-7400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Muscat a top-rated expert for Toxic Synovitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Muscat is classified as an Distinguished expert for Toxic Synovitis, 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. Joseph Muscat specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Muscat is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Toxic Synovitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Joseph Muscat accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Muscat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-7400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Toxic SynovitisDr. Muscat isDistinguished. Learn about Toxic Synovitis.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Muscat isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Muscat isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Muscat isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Muscat isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- SynovitisDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Muscat isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
