
Overview
Dr. Laura Torres-Barré earned her medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston where she also completed her internship in general surgery followed by her residency in orthopedic surgery. She serves as an assistant professor in the department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Torres-Barré specializes in sports medicine. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Orthopedic Women’s Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Texas Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Torres-Barre is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Torres-Barre is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Torres-Barre
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Torres-Barre?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Torres-Barre by calling their office at 713-486-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Torres-Barre a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Torres-Barre is classified as an Distinguished 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. Laura Torres-Barre specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Torres-Barre is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Laura Torres-Barre accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Torres-Barre accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-6000 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
- OsteoarthritisDr. Torres-Barre isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Torres-Barre isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Torres-Barre isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Torres-Barre isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Torres-Barre isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.

